Panama City.- Around 50 experts will present the latest global developments in rice science and technology XIV International Conference of IX International Conference on Rice and Pyricularia in Rice and Wheat for Latin America and the CaribbeanIt will be held in the Panamanian capital between June 10 and 14.
Panama's Minister of Agricultural Development, Augusto Valderrama, made the announcement of the two Congresses in a press conference, in which he highlighted that this joint project will position the country as the world capital of this grain, according to an official statement.
In these two activities, carried out under the slogan 'Innovation to feed the world', 50 exhibitors from all continents will transfer their knowledge and technology to promote an efficient and sustainable way of rice production.
Valderrama called on the rice industry not to miss this „unique opportunity to learn from the world's leading rice gurus about best practices, pest control, efficiency and how to reduce production costs.”
Likewise, the executive director of the Fund for Latin American Irrigated Rice (FLAR), Eduardo Grateral, explained that scientific and technical events are aimed at students, farmers, professionals and representatives of other sectors of the Latin American rice chain. „Refresh knowledge and learn about the latest global developments in rice science and technology.”
In turn, Javier Carrizo, manager of the State National Bank of Panama (BNP), said the event „will be a reference point for the future in rice production and sustainability in Panama and the region.”
These measures also seek to improve production and harvest yields of this widely consumed grain in Panama, and contribute to making the Panamanian rice sector more efficient and sustainable, according to official information.
The event will feature conferences, panels, poster presentations, technical and business exhibitions and a field day.
