IFMA 16 at UCC in 2007

A MAJOR farm related conference comes to Cork next year, with the International Farm Management association (IFMA) getting together with UCC and Teagasc to hold the 16th International Congress (IFMA 16) at UCC from the 15th to the 20th of July, 2007.

The theme of the congress will be “A vibrant rule economy the challenge for balance”. The objective is to identify key factors supporting a viable, sustainable and balanced rural economy in the 21st century.

The topics covered will include the role in the local economy; agrarian versus rural economies; environment — a global resource; rural settlements; and education and training.