International Leucaena Conference
Leucaena is widely recognized as the most sustainable, and valuable multipurpose tree legume in the tropics. For livestock, it is a productive and profitable source of protein for ruminant production. Its other multipurpose uses include:- land regeneration; carbon sequestration and methane reduction; biomass for paper pulp and electricity generation. Over the past three decades, scientists and farmers have greatly increased their knowledge of this plant, resulting in new plantings that have grown almost exponentially over time. As a consequence, there is demand for improved knowledge of the latest varieties, recommended management practices, and feeding systems. You are invited to attend an international conference on the tree legume leucaena (Leucaena leucocephala) and other species in the Leucaena genus to be held on the resort Island of Lombok in eastern Indonesia 29 October 2 November 2018.
International Leucaena Conference
- 1. International Leucaena Conference Lombok, Indonesia 29th October - 2nd November 2018 https://leucaenaconference2018.org You are invited to attend an international conference on the tree legume leucaena (Leucaena leucocephala) and other species in the Leucaena genus to be held in eastern Indonesia from 29th October to 2nd November 2018 The most experienced scientists, extension workers, and farmers will be brought together to share their knowledge for the benefit of ruminant livestock and agroforestry industries everywhere. The conference presentations, posters, and major decisions for future work and collaboration (R&D outcomes) will be made available via the online Journal Tropical GrasslandsForrajes Tropicales The Conference Venue and field trips The Conference will be held at resort Hotel Jayakarta on Lombok Island in the Indonesian province of Nusa Tenggara Barat. In this region, there has been widespread uptake of leucaena feeding by smallholders. A field visit will be available to see smallholders feeding their cattle 100% leucaena diets. A postconference field trip will be avail- able in Queensland, Australia to visit successful large scale leucaena graziers