Leaflet Soil Science 3rd print

SOILS 2007 REGISTRATION FORM
Name:
Organization:
Address:
Tel:
Fax:
PATRON
YAB Pehin Sri Haji Abdul Taib Mahmud
Chief Minister of Sarawak
Email:
Member of MSSS or ISP (Yes/No):
Please tick your choices:
I wish to attend the conference
I wish to present a poster paper
I wish to attend the ice-breaking evening (RM 15)*
I wish to attend the extravaganza banquet
I wish to attend the post conference tour (RM 15)*
I wish to attend the poolside barbeque on the
18th April 2007 (RM15)*
*cost per person
ACCOMMODATION
Please book accommodation for:
KINGWOOD RESORT
- Deluxe Room
- Premier Room
-
RM 160 nett*
RM 180 nett*
ADVISOR
Mr Paul Vincent Ritom (Director, DOA Sarawak)
CHAIRMAN
Mr Lah Jau Uyo (DOA Sarawak)
SECRETARY
Dr Lulie Melling (DOA Sarawak)
TREASURER
Ms Chin Siew Phin (DOA Sarawak)
SCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL
Dr Hamdan Jol (UPM)
Dr Alex Sayok (UNDP/GEF)
Mr Goh Kah Joo (AARSB)
Dr Che Fauziah Ishak (UPM)
Dr Siva K Balasundram (UPM)
ACCOMMODATION AND LOGISTIC
Mr Senawi Ismail (DOA Sarawak)
Mr Maclin Dayod (DOA Sarawak)
ROYAL INN
- RM 70 - 95 nett*
KING INN
- RM 65 - 88 nett*
DABAI INN
- Twin Bed Room - RM 40 nett*
(Without air-cond)
POLITEKNIK MUKAH - HOSTEL
- Twin Bed Room - RM 30 nett*
(Without air-cond)
*room per night
Please circle nights required for accommodation as
follows: - 16th, 17th, 18th and 19th April 2007
Signature :
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Date :
POST CONFERENCE TOUR
Dr S Paramananthan
(Param Agricultural Soil Surveys)
Mr Gabriel Dul Kalam (DOA Sarawak)
PUBLICITY
Mr Sulim Lumong (MPOB)
Mr Chan Wing San (ISP)
Mr Tey Kok Lay (ISP)
INTRODUCTION
PAPERS
POSTERS
The Malaysian Society of Soil Science (MSSS), Department of
Agriculture Sarawak (DOA), and UNDP/GEF in collaboration with
the Incorporated Society of Planters (ISP) will hold the SOILS 2007
Conference in conjunction with MSSS Annual General Meeting on
April 17-19, 2007 in Mukah, Sarawak.
Papers to be presented in the conference will be:
A poster session will also be organized. Posters will be accepted
for display at a minimum A1 size (594 x 841 mm; 24 x 33 in). At the
time of submission, all EAs must be camera-ready. There will also
be a “BEST POSTER AWARD” competition.
The theme of the conference is PEAT AND OTHER SOIL FACTORS
IN CROP PRODUCTION. In rain-fed agriculture on tropical soils,
crop production is commonly limited by soil resources. A good
understanding and proper management of soil resources is of utmost
importance to optimize crop production, minimize production costs
and maintaining or enhancing soil resources for future generations,
which should lead to sustainable agriculture and forestry.
This conference provides an ideal platform to all involved in
agriculture especially soil scientists, agronomists, agriculturists,
crop scientists, planters (general managers and estate managers)
and agro-based entrepreneurs to meet and present their latest
research findings, exchange ideas and share experiences especially
on soil science, peat soil management and crop production.
CONFERENCE VENUE
SOILS 2007 will be held at one of the biggest beachside resort in
Mukah, Sarawak –
KINGWOOD RESORT (MUKAH)
Tel : 084-873888 Fax : 084-872288
LOGISTICS
Transport will be provided on the 16th April 2007 from Sibu Airport
to Kingwood Resort (Mukah). Daily transport will also be provided
for delegates staying at the Politeknik Mukah to the conference
venue.
Nitrogen cycling in agro-ecosystems of East Asia
– Prof Ryusuke Hatano, Hokkaido University, JAPAN
Understanding and managing variability in soils for optimal
crop production
– Dr Margaret Oliver, University of Reading, UK
Soil resources and plantation agriculture
– Chew Poh Soon
Research on tropical peat in Sarawak
– Lah Jau Uyo, Dept. of Agriculture, Sarawak
Bio-physical characteristics of tropical peatland
– Dr Lulie Melling, Dept. of Agriculture, Sarawak
Hydraulic conductivity and moisture characteristics of
tropical peatland
– Dr Lulie Melling, Dept. of Agriculture, Sarawak
Land developers as partners in sustainable management of
peatlands
– Dr Alex Sayok, UNDP/GEF - MAL/99/G31
Searching for potential nitrogen suppliers applicable to
reforestation and plantation in tropical peat soil
– Dr Yasuyuki Hashidoko, Hokkaido University, JAPAN
Effect of peat subsidence on oil palm performance and some
ameliorating measures
– Dr Peter Lim, PT Multigambut, Indonesia
Correction of micronutrient deficiencies of oil palm on peat
in Indonesia
– Arif Sugandi, PT KLK Agriservindo, Indonesia
Fertiliser management of oil palm on peat
– Dr A Xavier, United Plantations Bhd
Effects of NK fertilization on the growth and leaf nutrient
composition of sago on peat
– Dr Lulie Melling, Dept. of Agriculture, Sarawak
Planting density trials of oil palm on peat
- Dr Ariffin Darus, Tradewinds Plantation Bhd
Water management for oil palm on inland soils
– Lee Chin Tui, FELDA
Precision management of pineapples on tropical peat
– Dr Siva K Balasundram, Universiti Putra Malaysia
POST CONFERENCE TOUR
A one-day post conference tour will be arranged to cover various
plantations on tropical peat and agricultural activities of the
Melanau people in Mukah.
CONFERENCE FEE
MSSS/ISP Member
Non-Member
Student
RM450.00
RM500.00
RM150.00
The above fee includes conference materials, lunch, banquet and
tea breaks. Additional payment will be required for hotel
accommodation and post conference tour. There will also be an
ice-breaking evening on the 16th April 2007 and a poolside barbeque
on the 18th April 2007 at the Kingwood Resort.
All payments should be in the form of a crossed cheque or money
order and made payable to “Soil Science Conference of Malaysia
2007”. Please submit with the completed SOILS 2007 registration
form.
Deadline for registration with payment is 15 March 2007.
HOW TO CONTACT US
Please send your registration form together with payment directly
to :
Dr Lulie Melling
Organizing Secretary
Department of Agriculture Sarawak
Jalan Badruddin 93400
Kuching Sarawak
MALAYSIA
Tel: +6082-429621
Fax: +6082-429624
H/P: 6019-8582085
E-mail: lulie_melling@yahoo.com