Keynote Lectures

Grassland Resources and Protections in the Yellow River Source Zone on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau

Xilai Li, Qinghai University, China
Gary J. Brierley, The University of Auckland, New Zealand
Youming Qiao, Qinghai University, China
George L. W. Perry, The University of Auckland, New Zealand
Jay King Gao, The University of Auckland, New Zealand

New Delhi, India

12:00 AM

Production, Persistence and Diversity of Species in Temperate Grasslands

Meredith L. Mitchell, Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport & Resources, Australia
Brendan P. Christy, Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport & Resources, Australia

New Delhi, India

12:00 AM

Promising Forage Options to Enhance Livestock Production in Mediterranean Climate Agricultural Systems

Serkan Ates, International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas, Syria
Hayley C. Norman, CSIRO, Australia
Hichem Ben Salem, International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas, Jordan
Bradley Nutt, Murdoch University, Australia
Harun Cicek, International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas, Jordan

New Delhi, India

12:00 AM

New Methodologies for Grasslands Monitoring

Katarzyna Dabrowska-Zielinska, Institute of Geodesy and Cartography Remote Sensing Center, Poland
Piotr Goliński, Poznan University of Life Sciences, Poland
Marit Jorgensen, Norwegian Institute of Bio-economy Research, Norway
Jørgen Mølmann, Norwegian Institute of Bio-economy Research, Norway
Gregory Taff, Norwegian Institute of Bio-economy Research, Norway
Monika Tomaszewska, Institute of Geodesy and Cartography Remote Sensing Center, Poland
Barbara Golińska, Poznan University of Life Sciences, Poland
Maria Budzynska, Institute of Geodesy and Cartography Remote Sensing Center, Poland
Martyna Gatkowska, Institute of Geodesy and Cartography Remote Sensing Center, Poland

New Delhi, India

12:00 AM

Grazing Management Options for Maintaining Optimum Pasture Composition and Utilization

Glen E. Aiken, U.S. Department of Agriculture

New Delhi, India

12:00 AM

Using Various Lactic Acid Bacteria Strains during Forage Conservation towards Fermentation, Storage, Nutritive Value and Safety Improvement

Jonas Jatkauskas, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Lithuania
Vilma Vrotniakiene, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Lithuania

New Delhi, India

12:00 AM

Enhancing Grassland Productivity through Disease Management of Grass and Forage Species

Tingyu Duan, Lanzhou University, China
Chunjie Li, Lanzhou University, China
Yanzhong Li, Lanzhou University, China
Binhua Yu, Lanzhou University, China
Zhibiao Nan, Lanzhou University, China

New Delhi, India

12:00 AM

Traditional Livestock Production and Growth Opportunities in India

S. M. Deb, National Research Centre on Yak, India

New Delhi, India

12:00 AM

Nutrient Movements through Ruminant Livestock Production Systems

Adegbola T. Adesogan, University of Florida
Jose C. B. Dubeux, University of Florida
Lynn E. Sollenberger, University of Florida

New Delhi, India

12:00 AM

Management of Pasture Soils: Biochar Stability, Carbon Storage Potential and Its Effect on Production and Quality

Bhupinder Pal Singh, Elizabeth Macarthur Agricultural Institute, Australia
Yunying Fang, Elizabeth Macarthur Agricultural Institute, Australia
Mark Boersma, University of Tasmania, Australia
Damian Collins, Elizabeth Macarthur Agricultural Institute, Australia
Lukas Van Zwieten, Wollongbar Primary Industries Institute, Australia
Lynne M. Macdonald, CSIRO Agriculture Flagship, Australia

New Delhi, India

12:00 AM

Grassland Renovation and Consequences for Nutrient Management

Johannes Isselstein, University of Göttingen, Germany
Manfred Kayser, University of Göttingen, Germany

New Delhi, India

12:00 AM

Nitrogen Management of Forages in Relation to Gaseous Emissions – New Approaches and Considerations

Shabtai Bittman, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Canada
Derek Hunt, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Canada

New Delhi, India

12:00 AM

Productivity and Biological Nitrogen Fixation of Different Species of Vetches (Vicia spp.) under the Rainfed Conditions of West Asia

Ali Abd El Moneim, International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas
Mohan C. Saxena, International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas

New Delhi, India

12:00 AM

Rainwater Harvesting and Its Impact on Farming Systems

J. S. Samra, Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperation, India

New Delhi, India

12:00 AM

Livestock Production from Grasslands with Improved Management Compared to Traditional Management

Florian Leiber, Research Institute of Organic Agriculture, Switzerland

New Delhi, India

12:00 AM

Strengthening Livelihood of Rural Farmer Populations through Improved Grasslands

Sujatha Premaratne, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
S. C. Somasiri, Coconut Research Institute, Sri Lanka

New Delhi India

12:00 AM

Potential of Forages in Crop Diversification and Crop Rotation

Martin H. Entz, University of Manitoba, Canada
Joanne Thiessen Martens, University of Manitoba, Canada

New Delhi India

12:00 AM

Forage Seed Quality: Dormancy, Standards and Quarantine

John G. Hampton, Lincoln University, New Zealand

New Delhi, India

12:00 AM

Quality Seed Production and Effective Marketing Systems for Development of Grasslands

M. Philip Rolston, AgResearch, New Zealand

New Delhi, India

12:00 AM

Impact of Market Forces on Product Quality and Grassland Condition

David L. Michalk, Charles Sturt University, Australia
Jianping Wu, Gansu Agricultural University, China
Warwick B. Badgery, Department of Primary Industries, Australia
David R. Kemp, Charles Sturt University, Australia

New Delhi, India

12:00 AM

Exploitation of Wastelands for Fodder Production and Agroforestry

Gurbachan Singh, Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board, India

Stakeholders Integration for Sustainable Use of Temperate Forage/Livestock Agriculture

Garry D. Lacefield, University of Kentucky
Don Ball, Auburn University

New Delhi, India

12:00 AM

Socio-Cultural Factors Challenging Development Interventions in Cattle Production in the Remote Areas of Vietnam

Duong-Nam Ha, Vietnam National University of Agriculture, Vietnam
Pham-Van Hung, Vietnam National University of Agriculture, Vietnam
Tran-The Cuong, Vietnam National University of Agriculture, Vietnam
Ninh-Xuan Trung, Vietnam National University of Agriculture, Vietnam
Tran-Van Long, Vietnam National University of Agriculture, Vietnam
Laurie Bonney, University of Tasmania, Australia
Peter A. Lane, University of Tasmania, Australia
Guillaume Duteurtre, Centre de Coopération Internationale en Recherche Agronomique pour le Développement, France
Stephen Ives, University of Tasmania, Australia

New Delhi, India

12:00 AM

EverGraze: A Partnership between Researchers, Farmers and Advisors to Deliver Effective Grassland Management

Warwick B. Badgery, Department of Primary Industries, Australia
Kate Sargeant, Department of Primary Industries, Australia
Michael A. Friend, Charles Sturt University, Australia
Scott Glyde, Charles Sturt University, Australia
Paul Sanford, Department of Agriculture, Australia
Ralph Behrendt, Department of Primary Industries, Australia
Meredith L. Mitchell, Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport & Resources, Australia
Sean Murphy
Angela Avery, Department of Primary Industries, Australia

New Delhi, India

12:00 AM

Problems and Prospects of Grassland Development: Policy Issues

S. Ray Smith, University of Kentucky

New Delhi, India

12:00 AM

Sustainable Grasslands: Resolving Management Options for Livelihood and Environmental Benefits

David R. Kemp, Charles Sturt University, Australia
Warwick B. Badgery, Department of Primary Industries, Australia
David L. Michalk, Charles Sturt University, Australia

New Delhi, India

12:00 AM

Changing Grassland Scenario in Developing Countries--Economical and Social Perspective

Abule Ebro, Livestock and Irrigated Value Chains for Ethiopian Smallholders/International Livestock Research Institute, Ethiopia

New Delhi, India

12:00 AM

Management of Grazing Lands through Educating Communities

D. Ariungerel, Livestock Early Warning System Project, Mongolia
Graeme Hand, STIPA, Australia
Annabel Walsh, Moorna Station, Australia

New Delhi, India

12:00 AM

Ecologically and Socially Sustainable Livestock Development in Marginal Areas

Ilse Köhler-Rollefson, League for Pastoral Peoples and Endogenous Livestock, Germany

New Delhi, India

12:00 AM

Valuing Variability--New Perspectives on Climate Resilient Dryland Development

Saverio Kratli, IED, UK

New Delhi, India

12:00 AM

Participatory and Holistic Approaches with Grassland Farmers and Development of Policies

Alain Peeters, RHEA Research Centre, Belgium

New Delhi, India

12:00 AM

Livestock and Local Development: Going to a New Humananimal Relationship

Jean François Tourrand, CIRAD, France
Laurent Dobremez, Domaine University, France
Benoit Dedieu, INRA, France
Guillaume Duteurtre, Centre de Coopération Internationale en Recherche Agronomique pour le Développement, France
M. G. Piketty, CIRAD, France
P. Lescoat, INRA, France
B. Hubert, Agropolis, France

New Delhi, India

12:00 AM

Conservation of Grassland Plant Genetic Resources through People Participation

D. R. Malaviya, Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute, India
Ajoy K. Roy, Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute, India
P. Kaushal, Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute, India

New Delhi, India

12:00 AM

Breeding Strategies to Improve Fodder Legumes with Special Emphasis on Clover and Medics

Ajoy K. Roy, Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute, India
D. R. Malaviya, Indian Institute of Sugarcane Research, India
P. Kaushal, Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute, India

New Delhi, India

12:00 AM

Genomic Approaches for Dissecting Complex Traits Related to Quality Production of Range Grasses

Masumi Ebina, NARO, Japan

New Delhi, India

12:00 AM

Recent Trends in Breeding of Tropical Grass and Forage Species

J. S. Sandhu, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, India
Dinesh Kumar, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, India
Vijay Kumar Yadav, Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute, India
Tejveer Singh, Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute, India
R. P. Sah, Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute, India
Auji Radhakrishna, Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute, India

New Delhi, India

12:00 AM

Climate Change Impact and Adaptation in Temperate Grassland and Livestock Industries

Afshin Ghahramani, CSIRO, Australia
Andrew D. Moore, CSIRO, Australia

New Delhi, India

12:00 AM

Climate-Smart Brachiaria for Improving Livestock Production in East Africa: Emerging Opportunities

Sita R. Ghimire, International Livestock Research Institute Hub, Kenya
Donald M. G. Njarui, Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation, Kenya
Mupenzi Mutimura, Rwandan Agriculture Board, Rwanda
Juan A. Cardoso, Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical, Colombia
Linda Johnson, AgResearch, New Zealand
Elias M. Gichangi, Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization, Kenya
Suliana Teasdale, AgResearch, New Zealand
Kennedy Odokonyero, Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical, Colombia
John Caradus, Grasslanz Technology Limited, New Zealand
Idupulapati M. Rao, Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical, Colombia
Appolinaire Djikeng, International Livestock Research Institute Hub, Kenya

New Delhi, India

12:00 AM

Tropical Grassland Ecosystems and Climate Change

C. R. Babu, University of Delhi, India
Vivek Kr. Choudhary, University of Delhi, India
Vijay Kumar, University of Delhi, India

New Delhi, India

12:00 AM

Emission of Green House Gases from Grasslands and their Mitigation

Prem N. Sharma
Shyam Khadka, Food and Agriculture Organization

New Delhi, India

12:00 AM