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Perak Agrofest
 From July 7-11, 2007 the annual event for the farmers in the State of Perak was organized by MARDI to bring up the standards of products produced by the farmers. The event was officiated by the Sultan of Perak, Tuanku Raja Azlan Shah.
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Garden Asia went to China |
Garden Asia went to China
 The Shanghai Flower Festival saw Garden Asia showing off the Gingers that we featured in our past issues. There was a lot of interest shown by foreign buyers of flowers in our display. Garden Asia Magazine will soon be in China in Mandarin language.
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The 9th Hortiflorexpo China |
The 9th Hortiflorexpo China
 The 9th Hortiflorexpo China will be held on the 11th to the 14th April 2007 in the Shanghai Mart and Intex Shanghai. It is organised by the China Flower Association. Organised by the Intex Shanghai Co. Ltd and Great Wall International Exhibition Co. Ltd, it is the largest official trade show in Chinese Floriculture, Horticulture and Gardening industry.
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Flora Fest
 The year 2007 is visit Malaysia year and one of the festivities is the Flora Fest. The festival was held from 20th January to 4th April 2007 and there were various events arranged to make the festival an unforgettable experience for tourists and locals alike. The highlight of the festival is of course the floral parade, which was held in Putrajaya on the 27th January.
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Royal Flora Ratchaphruek, Chiangmai |
Royal Flora Ratchaphruek, Chiangmai
 Dubbed the largest agriculture exhibition in Asia, the Royal Flora Ratchaphruek was held in Chiangmai from 1st November 2006 until 31st January 2007. The exhibition was held in conjunction with the celebrations of the King’s 60th year on the throne and his Royal Highness’s 80th birthday.
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The Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show |
The Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show
 The Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show was held on 28th to 1st April 2007 at the Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens. Rated among the top five Flower and Garden shows in the world, it attracts visitors from all over the world.
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Asia Seed Congress 2006
Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development (MARDI) is
organizing the Asian Seed Congress 2006 from 13th to 16th
November 2006 in Hilton Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This is the first
time that Malaysia will be the host country to the world largest
regional seed forum. It is a congregation of seed traders, policy
makers, scientists, academicians and individuals to update themselves
on the latest development of the world seed business. The soft launch
was held on the 8th of August and it was oficiated by Y.B Tan Sri Dato
Hj Muhyiddin b Hj Mohd Yassin, Minister of Agriculture and Agro-Based
Industry.
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National Seminar on Utilization of Agricultural Crop Plants as Landscape Element
A “National Seminar on Utilization of Agricultural Crop Plants as
Landscape Element” will be held from 12th to 13th September in Dewan
Perbadanan Putrajaya. It is organized by Perbadanan Putrajaya/Taman
Warisan Pertanian and supported by the Ministry of Agriculture and
Agro-based Industry, Institute of Landcape Architect Malaysia (ILAM),
Malaysia Agricultural Research & Development Institute (MARDI), and
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM). The theme of the Seminar is
“Crop plants as landscape element: Where are we?”
Among the objectives of the seminar are to discuss pertinent issues
related to the possibility of intensifying the use of agricultural crop
plants as landscape materials and to share knowledge on technologies
and experiences in managing agricultural crops in landscape and park
environment.
Prominent speakers from various bodies have been invited to present the
proposed papers. Among those invited are Tuan Hj Shahoran Johan Ariffin
(Perbadanan Putrajaya), Prof Dr Asmawi Zen (UIAM), Assoc Prof Dr
Mustaffa Kamal (UPM/ILAM).
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10th Seminar On Medicinal & Aromatic Plants |
Plants - Man & Health - Past, Present & Future
Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) is organizing a seminar on
Medicinal and Aromatic Plants 2006, which will be held on 12-13th
September. Based on the theme of “Plants, Man & Health - Past,
Present and Future”, the seminar is designed to increase awareness and
transfer potential research findings among researchers, academicians,
private sectors, entrepreneurs and policy makers towards a greater
concerted effort for the advancement of herbal research and industry.
Discussion topics cover issues pertaining to ethnobotany, conservation,
cultivation, research and development, business potentials and
opportunities, standardization, quality control and legislation.
This seminar is not limited to the discussion on plants alone but also
includes seaweeds, bacteria, fungi and any other natural products that
are able to promote health and well being of mankind.The objective of
this seminar is to highlight, stimulate and share scientific and
technological findings on research, development and application related
to medicinal and aromatic plants. Apart from that, it serves as a forum
for discussion, exploration, formulation of strategies and exchange of
ideas, experiences, state-of-the art technologies, products and
services. The seminar also aims to strengthen ties and facilitate
networking between individuals working on medicinal and aromatic plants.
The seminar will include participation from prominent speakers and
lecturers such as Assoc. Prof Dr Chayan Picheansoothan from Khon Kean
University of Thailand, Prof Dr Zhari Ismail from USM and Prof Dato’ Dr
Ikram Mohd Said from UKM.
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Cool to Care Camp
 A total of 27 children from 7 to 17 years of age recently
took part in the “cool to care camp” organized by the Rotary Club of
Cyberjaya Centennial. Held during the school holidays at the Taman
Wetland Putrajaya, the camp promotes edutainment which is a combination
of education and entertainment.
From 7th June to 9th June, under the supervision of four facilitators,
the children had the opportunity to experience nature and the wetlands
first hand. They visited the Taman Wetlands to see the Nature
Interpretation Centre, fruit orchard and the Flamingo Ponds. At night
they took part in an activity based program called “Light Up Yourself”.
The children were given the task to walk alone at the cells area
of TamanWetlands with only a simple candle to guide and light
them. The program tests the children’s courage and perseverance.
The children participated in activities such as batik “canting” and
attended talks on recycling. The two day event also saw them treated to
a bus ride around the city of Putrajaya and a cruise on Tasik
Putrajaya. The participants were thrilled to also participate in a
water polo and lake crossing event at the Lake Recreation Centre.
At the closing they were entertained as they took part in a
fashion show and other creative performances. Truly, for the 27
participants it was really a fun-filled educational camp that lives up
to its name “cool to care camp” and it was a camp that the children
would hardly ever forget.
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