Programme
The 6th Malaysia International Agro-Bio Business Conference 2010
Date : 22-23 July 2010
Venue : Putra World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Minister of Agriculture and Agro-Based Industry
Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-Based Industry
Chairman of the Organizing Committee cum Executive Chairman , Kumpulan Utusan
Chairman, Marditech Corporation Sdn Bhd
by YB Dato' Sri Haji Noh bin Omar
Minister of Agriculture and Agro-Based Industry
The 11th Malaysia International Food & Beverage Trade Fair 2010 &
The 6th Malaysia International Agro-Bio Business Conference 2010
by YB Dato' Sri Haji Noh bin Omar
Minister of Agriculture and Agro-Based Industry
Plenary Sessions : 11.00 am - 6.00 pm
Paper 1 - Innovation in Products and Processes in Food Industry
One of the major thrust area for research in the Food Technology Research Center, Malaysian Agriculture Research and Development Institute, is in the product development and processing of health food, new products and new food ingredients from food crops, fruits, herbs, meat and fish. These include high carotene content sweet potato and many more.
This session would provide examples and insights for industrialists involved in the commercial and new product development aspects of food manufacturing. It also highlights important new theories for researchers, and offers stimulating and discursive case studies.
Paper 2 - New Innovation in Agriculture - Taiwan's Perspective
A theory practiced in Taiwan. The industry's vision for development is to emphasize environmental protection, enhance production efficiency, improve the quality of living for mankind, and pursue the sustainable development of Taiwan's agriculture and livestock industry.
Paper 3 - Mutton or Chevon?
Of late, there is much interest shown by the government department and agencies and other private farms to invest in goat industry especially the Boer breed. Millions of ringgit has been spent to establish the chevon industry. It is true that chevon is a healthier meat than mutton? Are we making the right choice? Are we in the right direction?
Paper 4 - Wetland Padi Production Technology for Dry Climate ¨C The Case of Kano State Nigeria
Area suitable for paddy production in the state of Kano, Nigeria is estimated at 213,000 ha. Only about 98,000 ha is cultivated with an average yield of 2.2 ton per ha. Annual production of paddy in Kano is about 215,000 tones metric. Conscious of the need to exploit further the rice production, Kano state has engaged Marditech to study the recommendations to increase the rice production in the state. This leads to the Kano State Rice Development Project.
Paper 5 - Achieving High Yield in Oil Palm from New Clonal Materials
The use of hybrid Tenera as the commercial planting material for the palm oil industry has entered into the 3rd generation or three replants cycle. Much work has been done to improve its yield. Has it reached its ceiling yield? Due to the high labor cost, the Malaysian palm oil industry may need new higher yielding clonal materials.
Paper 6 - Standardized Plant Extracts Versus Single Bioactive Compounds - Past, Present and Future
Our forefathers have taken ulams and lived healthily and to a ripe old age. Standardizing the process them scientifically with the right dosage for its optimum efficacy. However there are views that the single bioactive compound will be more potent in its effect whilst some do not agree!
Paper 7 - Natural Products are Going Back to the Future
"Natural", "Organic", and "Chemical Free" are words that are bandied around advertising and promotional material very freely today. From food to cosmetics we see these words and assume what we purchase, what we eat and what we use are natural. However, with the growing momentum of discernable consumers that are rejecting the mainstream and turning towards a new economy that empowers the local community about what good things it has to offer, alternative producers are talking about 'buy local', 'organic', 'community benefit', 'ethical products', 'barter trade', 'recycling' and 'sustainable'. This presentation will look at the buy local-organic-natural model and talk about how it can be applied here in Malaysia.
Paper 8 - Kenaf Production for Industrial Materials
The overall aim of this topic presents the objectives of the fast tract research of the Ministry of Agriculture to see the potential of growing kenaf in Malaysia as a source of animal feed ingredient and production of natural fibre.
Paper 9 - Malaysian Agro-based Products for Global Markets
Spreading halal products in the Muslim world at large is pushing its way up the agenda of Malaysia, the current chair of the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC). Halal here does not just mean food, it covers practically all kind of products.
Paper 10 - Financing Agriculture Growth: A Promising but Challenging Business
