International Agricultural Exhibition
AGRA
23 - 27 February 2010
Business Events Programme
Tuesday, 23 February 2010
10:30
Press conference on the occasion of the official opening of the International Agricultural Exhibition AGRA 2010
Venue: Press Club Hall, Congress Centre
Organizer: International Fair Plovdiv AD
11:30
Official opening of the International Agricultural Exhibition AGRA 2010
Venue: Pavilion 6
Organizer: International Fair Plovdiv AD
14:00 - 16:00
Seminar
"Current Issues of Agribusiness Development"
Participants:
-Members of Plovdiv Chamber of Agriculture
-Members of Regional Council of Agronomists
-Branch Organizations
-Research Institutes
-Mayors
-Agricultural Co-operations and Associations
-Farmers, Leaseholders, Businessmen
Venue: Press Club Hall, Congress Centre
Organizers: Plovdiv Chamber of Agriculture and International Fair Plovdiv A
14:00 – 16:00
Bulgarian – Dutch Bilateral Meetings
Representatives of eight Dutch companies, active in various agricultural fields will discuss opportunities for business co-operation with Bulgarian partners
For more information, please contact:
Ms. Doriana Milenkova,
+359 2/8160380;
doriana.milenkova@minbuza.nl
Ms. Irena Ivanova,
+359 2/9813081,
irena@bcserdon.com
Venue: Pavilion 6, Stand В-1
Organizer: Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
15:30 – 17:30
Round-table
“Problems in Agriculture – Production, Science and Market of Agricultural Lands”
Programme:
Introductory Report: Prof. Dr. Svetla Bachvarova, Chairman of the Agricultural Academy
Discussion
Participants:
Agricultural Co-operations and Associations
Farmers, Leaseholders, Businessmen
Research Institutes
Members of Plovdiv Chamber of Agriculture
Venue: Conference Hall 2, Pavilion 6
Organizer: Agricultural Academy
19:00
Exhibitor Evening at AGRA 2010
Awards Ceremony for the Winners in the Innovation Competition
Venue: Sankt Peterburg Park Hotel (invitations only)
Organizer: International Fair Plovdiv AD
Wednesday, 24 February 2010
9:30 - 11:30
Work Meeting of the Research Teams Directors at the Agricultural Academy / invitations only /
Venue: Struma Hall,Congress Center
Organizer: Agricultural Academy10:00 – 12:00
Presentation
„Dutch Agriculture“
Presentation of Innovative Products and Technologies in the Field of Greenhouse Production, Decorative Plants and Stock Breeding
Presentation of leading companies from the Netherlands
For more information, please contact:
Ms. Doriana Milenkova,
+359 2/8160380;
doriana.milenkova@minbuza.nl
Ms. Irena Ivanova,
+359 2/9813081,
irena@bcserdon.com
Venue: Hebros Hall, Congress Centre
Organizers: Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Bulgarian Greenhouse Association
10:30 – 13:00
Consulting on Problems of Organic Agriculture
Venue: Organic Agriculture Stand B-15, Pavilion 3
Organizer: International Fair Plovdiv AD, with the co-operation of Prof. Dr.G. Sengalevich
10:30 - 14:30
Day of the Organic Agriculture
Programme:
1. Organic Agriculture, Bio Diversity and Business
Speaker: Assoc. Dr. Vladislav Popov, Agrocentre at Agricultural University Plovdiv
2. The Quality of Organic Food
Speaker: Dr. Stoilko Apostolov, Bioselena – Karlovo
3. Regulating Organic Production
Speaker: Dr. Anna Karova, Senior Research Associate, QC&I
4. The problems of Organic Agriculture in Bulgaria
Speaker: Prof. Dr. Stoicho Karov, Ecopharm Association
5. Prospects for the Development of Organic Vine Growing and Wine Making in Bulgaria
Speaker: Stoicho Karov (Jr.), Ecopharm - Plovdiv
6. Use of the Humustin Regulator in Organic Production
Speaker: Radka Malinova, Agrospace - Sofia
7. Environment-friendly Plant Protection – Key Factor for Sustainable Development of Agriculture
Speaker: Assoc. Dr. Mariyana Ivanova, Higher School Agricultural College - Plovdiv
8. The Global Climate Changes and their Effect on Agricultural Crops Development
Speaker: Prof. Dr. Georgi Sengalevitch, Higher School Agricultural College - Plovdiv
9. Options for Fighting the Cherry Fruit Fly with Organic Means
Speaker: Assist. Dr. Michail Kechev, Higher School Agricultural College - Plovdiv, Prof. Dr. Georgi Sengalevitch
Venue: Conference Hall, Pavilion 3
Organizer: International Fair Plovdiv AD in cooperation with Prof. Dr. Georgi Sengalevitch and the speakers for the event
12:30 – 16:00
Bulgarian – Dutch Bilateral Meetings
Representatives of eight Dutch companies, active in various agricultural fields will discuss opportunities for business co-operation with Bulgarian partners
For more information, please contact:
Ms. Doriana Milenkova,
+359 2/8160380;
doriana.milenkova@minbuza.nl
Ms. Irena Ivanova,
+359 2/9813081,
irena@bcserdon.com
Venue: Pavilion 6, Stand В-1
Organizer: Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
13:00 - 15:00
Seminar
„Production of Vegetable Seedlings in Cultivation Facilities“
Programme:
1. Characteristics of the Greenhouse Structures in Seedlings Production. Mechanization
and Automation of the Processes
Speaker: Georgi Hristov, Polymex – Sofia OOD
2. Technologies for the Production of Vegetable Seedlings in Cultivation Facilities
Speaker: Prof. Hristo Simidchiev
3. Plant Protection Measures in Seedlings Production
Speaker: Assoc. Prof. Yanko Dimitrov, Agricultural University Plovdiv
4. Critical Points in Seedling Production
Speaker: Radi Radev, Agroconsult OOD
5. Investment Approach in the Selection of Machines and Equipment for Vegetable Production
Speaker: Tervel Nikolov, Wisser Opora ООD
Venue: Hebros Hall, Congress Centre
Organizer: Bulgarian Greenhouse Association
14:00 – 16:00
Seminar
"State, Problems and Prospects of Bulgarian Fruit Growing within the European Fruit Production "
Leading Institute: Fruit Growing Institute - Plovdiv
Programme
1. Problems and Prospects of Bulgarian Fruit Growing at the Background of European Fruit Production
Speaker: Dr. Zarya Rankova, Senior Research Associate
2. Modern, Prospective Sorts in Fruit Growing
Speaker: Dr. Agrir Zhivondov, Senior Research Associate
3. Modern Biotechnological Methods in Fruit Tree Species Propagation and Selection
Speaker: Dr. Petya Gercheva, Senior Research Associate
4. Aspects in Walnut Propagation and Apple Tree Pruning
Speaker: Dr. Stephan Gandev, Research Associate
5. Contemporary Plant Protection and Applying Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) in Fruit Growing
Speaker: Dr. Veselin Arnaudov, Senior Research Associate
6. Economic Aspects of Modern Bulgarian Fruit Growing
Speaker: Dr. Vanya Manolova, Senior Research Associate
Discussion
Venue: Conference Hall 2, Pavilion 6
Organizer: Agricultural Academy
14:00 - 16:00
Presentation of Plant Protection Technologies by Syngenta
Venue: Conference Hall 1, Pavilion 6
Organizer: Syngenta Bulgaria EOOD
14:00 – 16:30
Consulting on Problems of Organic Agriculture
Venue: Organic Agriculture Stand B-15, Pavilion 3
Organizer: International Fair Plovdiv AD, with the co-operation of Prof. Dr. G. Sengalevich
Thursday, 25 February 2010
10:00 – 12:30
Workshop
„Challenges and Opportunities for Supporting the Small Agricultural Producers in Bulgaria after three years EU membership”
Venue: Hebros Hall, Congress Centre
Organizers: The Land – Source of Income Foundation, C.E.G.A. Foundation
10:00 - 13:00
Seminar
"Modern Technologies in Agriculture” - BASF and other speakers
Modern Technologies in the Cultivation of Vines, Fruit Trees and Vegetables
Programme:
10.00-10.20 HAVE A COFFEE with BASF Bulgaria Team and
Stephen Karl, Regional Manager, Bulgaria and Romania
Jean Jacques Pons, Marketing Manager, Bulgaria and Romania
Vania Gorcheva, Manager for Bulgaria
10.20-10.30 Opening
Jean Jacques Pons, Marketing Manager, Bulgaria and Romania
Krasimir Ivanov, Marketing Manager, Bulgaria
10.30-11.00 Vegetables and Potatoes
Stanislav Stoyanov, Technical Consultant
Ilia Slavov - Fruit Crops Research Associate, Plant Pathology, BASF Regional Manager 11.15-12.00 Fruit Crops
Stephan Gandev, Fruit Growing Institute, Plovdiv;
Ilia Slavov - Fruit Crops Research Associate, Plant Pathology, BASF Regional Manager 12.00-12.15 Coffee break
12.15-13.00 Vineyards
Prof. Pandeliev, Agricultural University, Plovdiv
Maria Nedelcheva - Regional Sales Representative for Southeast Bulgaria
Ilia Slavov - Fruit Crops Research Associate, Plant Pathology, BASF Regional Manager
Venue: Hall 1, Pavilion 6
Organizer: BASF EOOD10:00 - 13:00
10.00-13.00
Seminar
"Modern Technologies in Agriculture” - BASF and other speakers
BASF Plant Protection Technologies for Field Crops
Programme:
10.00-10.20 HAVE A COFFEE with BASF Bulgaria Team and Stephen Karl, Regional Manager, Bulgaria and Romania
Jean Jacques Pons, Marketing Manager, Bulgaria and Romania
Vania Gorcheva, Manager for Bulgaria
10.20-10.30 Opening
Stephen Karl, Regional Manager, Bulgaria and Romania
Vania Gorcheva, Manager for Bulgaria
10.30-10.50 Corn
10.50-11.20 Rape
11.20-12.00 Sunflower
12.00-12.15 Coffee break
12.15-13.00 Wheat
Venue: Hall 2, Pavilion 6
Organizer: BASF EOOD
10:00 – 16:00
Bulgarian – Dutch Bilateral Meetings
Representatives of leading Dutch companies, active in various agricultural fields will discuss opportunities for business co-operation with Bulgarian partners
For more information, please contact:
Ms. Doriana Milenkova,
+359 2/8160380;
doriana.milenkova@minbuza.nl
Ms. Irena Ivanova,
+359 2/9813081,
irena@bcserdon.com
Venue: Pavilion 6, Stand В-1
Organizer: Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
10:30 – 13:00
Consulting on Problems of Organic Agriculture
Venue: Organic Agriculture Stand B-15, Pavilion 3
Organizer: International Fair Plovdiv AD, with the co-operation of Prof. Dr.G. Sengalevich
13:00 – 16:00
Seminar
„The Problems of Modern Dairy Cattle Breeding in Bulgaria“
Programme:
13.00 – 14.30 Development Strategy for Dairy Cattle Breeding in Bulgaria
Speaker and moderator: Prof. Ivan Stankov, PhD, Rector of Trakia University, Stara Zagora
14.45 – 16.00 Trakia University Consulting Office in Aid of Bulgarian Dairy Cattle Breeding
Speaker and moderator: Assoc. Prof. Yuri Mitev
Venue: Press Club Hall, Congress Centre
Organizer: Trakia University – Stara Zagora
13:00 – 17:00
Meeting of vegetable producers with a representative of Kaufland (invitations only)
Venue: Conference Hall, Pavilion 13
Organizer: Investo Company OOD
14:00 – 16:00
Seminar
"Barley: Science - Production - Business"
Leading Institute: Institute of Agriculture, Karnobat
Programme:
1. Barley Production and Consumption in the Country and in the World
Speaker: Dr. Marin Nedev, SAPI
2. The Sort Structure of Barley in the Country
Speaker: Dr. Darina Valcheva, Senior Research Associate, Institute of Agriculture, Karnobat
3. The Agricultural Equipment - A Factor for Sustainable Barley Production
Speaker: Dr. Velichka Koteva, Senior Research Associate, Institute of Agriculture, Karnobat
Discussion
Venue: Conference Hall 2, Pavilion 6
Organizer: Agricultural Academy
14:00 - 16:00
Presentation of Syngenta NK Hybrid Field Crop Seeds
Venue: Conference Hall 1, Pavilion 6
Organizer: Syngenta Bulgaria EOOD
14:00 - 16:00
Presentation
„Frost Fighting Machines for Agricultural Crops“
Venue: Conference Hall, Pavilion 3
Organizer: AGROFROST, Belgium
14:00 – 16:30
Consulting on Problems of Organic Agriculture
Venue: Organic Agriculture Stand B-15, Pavilion 3
Organizer: International Fair Plovdiv AD, with the co-operation of Prof. Dr. G. Sengalevich
Friday, 26 February 2010
10:00 – 16:00
Bulgarian – Dutch Bilateral Meetings
Representatives of leading Dutch companies, active in various agricultural fields will discuss opportunities for business co-operation with Bulgarian partners
For more information, please contact:
Ms. Doriana Milenkova,
+359 2/8160380;
doriana.milenkova@minbuza.nl
Ms. Irena Ivanova,
+359 2/9813081,
irena@bcserdon.com
Venue: Pavilion 6, Stand В-1
Organizer: Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
10:00 - 21:00
1st National Conference of the Bulgarian Association of Young Farmers
18:00 Meeting of the Greek and Bulgarian Associations of Young Farmers
Venue: Bulgaria Hall, Congress Centre
Organizers: Bulgarian Association of Young Farmers and European Management EOOD
10:30 – 13:00
Consulting on Problems of Organic Agriculture
Venue: Organic Agriculture Stand B-15, Pavilion 3
Organizer: International Fair Plovdiv AD, with the co-operation of Prof. Dr.G. Sengalevich
13:00 - 15:00
Meeting
„Project Durum Wheat Bulgaria. Production and Use of High Quality, Certified Seeds. Crop Prospects.”
Venue: Press Club Hall, Congress Centre
Organizer: Agrogate OOD
14:00 - 16:00
Presentation of Syngenta S&G Hybrid Vegetable Seeds
Venue: Conference Hall 1, Pavilion 6
Organizer: Syngenta Bulgaria EOOD
14:00 - 16:00
Seminar
„German Products for Gardening“
Programme:
1. INDEGA – German products for gardening
Speaker: Dr. Hans - Joachim Labowsky, INDEGA, Wachtberg
2. Fast Determining of Soil Composition and Nutritional Substances
Speaker: Harald Braungardt, STEP Systems, Nürnberg
3. The Importance of Physical Composition of Peat Substrates in Professional Gardening
Speaker: Auguston Hegedüs, representative of terracult GmbH, St. Augustin
4. All the Necessary Consumables for Professional Production and Keeping of Decorative Plants
Speakers: Ole Rohwer, Krasimir Ivanov, Hermann Meyer Bulgaria, Sofia
5. Modern Gardening Production in Propagation Trays
Speakers: Bernhard Aichele, HerkuPlast, Ering
6. Tray Production of Seedlings for Fuchsia, Petunia и Lantana. Chrysanthemum Production and Growing for Cut Flowers
Speaker: Jürgen von den Driesch, Brandkamp Jungpflanzenvertrieb, Isselburg-Anholt
Venue: Conference Hall, Pavilion13
Organizer: INDEGA, Germany
14:00 – 16:30
Consulting on Problems of Organic Agriculture
Venue: Organic Agriculture Stand B-15, Pavilion 3
Organizer: International Fair Plovdiv AD, with the co-operation of Prof. Dr. G. Sengalevich
14:00 – 17:00
Seminar
„Rational Use of Land Resources through Modern Agricultural Systems and Practices“
Programme:
1. Agrochemical Services in Aid of Farmers
Speakers: Dr. Asen Stanchev and Dr. Ivaylo Valchovski, Senior Research Associates
2. Determining the Nitrogen-Phosphorus Balance as a Tool for Optimizing the Fertilizing Process with the Software Product „Balance NP”
Speaker: Dr. Veselin Kutev, Senior Research Associate
3. Systems for Row-Crop and Field Soil Treatment
Speaker: Dr. Ivan Dimitrov, Senior Research Associate
4. Agricultural Lands Degradation and Good Agricultural Practices for Preserving and Using Them
Speaker: Dr. Viktor Krumov, Senior Research Associate
5. Selection of the Soil and Climate Conditions in a Certain Territory for Growing Wheat and Potential Yields
Speakers: Bozhidar Gergiev, PhD, Senior Research Associate 1-st Degree; Dr. Veneta Krusteva Senior Research Associate; Dr. Anka Samalieva, Senior Research Associates
6. The New Information Technologies in Aid of the Agriscience and Practice
Speaker: Dr. Simona Ralcheva, Senior Research Associate, IIPS - Sofia
Venue: Conference Hall 2, Pavilion 6
Organizer: Agricultural Academy
Saturday, 27 February 2010
10:00 – 12:00
Bulgarian – Dutch Bilateral Meetings
Representatives of leading Dutch companies, active in various agricultural fields will discuss opportunities for business co-operation with Bulgarian partners
For more information, please contact:
Ms. Doriana Milenkova,
+359 2/8160380;
doriana.milenkova@minbuza.nl
Ms. Irena Ivanova,
+359 2/9813081,
irena@bcserdon.com
Venue: Pavilion 6, Stand В-1
Organizer: Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
12:00
Prize Draw Ceremony of Questionnaire Cards Submitted by Visitors
Venue: Pavilion 6
Organizer: International Fair Plovdiv AD
Last update: 2 February 2010