FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT

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We take pleasure in informing you that the 2nd ALL AFRICA HORTICULTURE CONGRESS (AAHC2) will take place from 15-20 January 2012, at Skukuza Conference Centre in the world-renowned Kruger National Park. The Congress will be hosted by the Southern African Society for Horticultural Sciences (SASHS) and will take place under the aegis of the International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS). The Congress aims to bring together scientists involved in diverse horticultural endeavours in Africa and to provide a platform that will encourage a spirit of communication, collaboration and sharing of knowledge and expertise for the benefit of our Continent and its people.

• The Kruger National Park is situated 67km from Nelspruit, the capital city of Mpumulanga Province.
• The Region is serviced by the Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, which has connecting flights to various destinations within South Africa as well as neighbouring countries, and is only a 60 minute drive from Skukuza.
• Skukuza accommodation ranges from luxury to budget. There are also ample accommodation options outside the Kruger National Park, but within short driving distance of Skukuza.
• Skukuza has medical services as well as a pharmacy, a fully-equipped shop and a restaurant.

The aim of such a congress is to bring international scientists and other stakeholders involved in diverse agricultural endeavours in Africa together to provide a platform that will promote communication, collaboration and the sharing of knowledge and expertise for the benefit of our continent and its people. The congress will further strengthen the voice of African agriculturists in their respective academic, research and economic communities and industries.

"We look forward to renewing acquaintances with delegates from the previous Congress and taking the opportunity to make new friends!" - the 2nd AAHC organising committee"

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