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November 05, 2009 18:46 PM
Palm Oil Congress To Balance Ecologics With Economics
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- "Balancing Ecologics with Economics" will be the theme of the International Palm Oil Congress (PIPOC) 2009 to be held here next week.
Based on the theme, the biennial event will emphasise on the environment for the palm oil industry in tandem with the growing global concerns about environmental conservation and sustainable production in the agricultural sector.
Organised by the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB), PIPOC 2009 aims to discuss strategic research and development findings in the oil palm and palm oil industry, besides capitalising on recent technology findings that will bring about changes in the industry.
It also hopes to draw up strategies towards enhanced sustainability, competitiveness, automation, policies on chemical trade, market trends and trade challenges, MPOB said in a statement Thursday.
The four-day congress, to be held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre from Nov 9 to 12 will be officiated by Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister Tan Sri Bernard Dompok.
Tan Sri Dr Lim Keng Yaik, who was the Primary Industries Minister from 1986 to 2004, will present a keynote address on "Palm Oil and Energy: Managing Crisis".
Plenary lectures will be presented by prominent personalities in the field during the congress, the organiser said.
A trade exhibition will also be held throughout the congress to showcase current technologies, state-of-the-art equipment and products related to the oils and fats industry, as well as to provide networking opportunities for buyers and sellers.
-- BERNAMA
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