• Host Institution: Proudly hosted by North-West University (NWU), Potchefstroom Campus, South Africa.
• Dates: May 2nd to 6th, 2027.
• Tagline: Harnessing Biological Nitrogen Fixation (BNF) as a green technology to secure Africa's food future under a changing climate.
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 About the Conference

• The Association: Founded in 1982, the AABNF is a non-governmental multidisciplinary group gathering specialists in soil sciences, nutrition, agronomy, and microbiology.
• Mission: The conference acts as a vital platform for political decision-makers and researchers dedicated to promoting research and education in BNF systems to increase food production and reduce reliance on chemical fertilizers.
• Legacy: Building on a 45-year legacy of agricultural resilience, this edition follows past landmark gatherings in Gaborone, Rabat, Ibadan, and Nairobi.

Theme and Objectives

• Theme: "Solutions for Food Security in Africa through sustainable soil fertility management of ecosystems under climate change".
• Key Objectives: 
  • Promoting "green" technology to reduce the carbon footprint of agriculture.
  • Addressing constraints like drought and shifting rainfall patterns.
  • Capacity building specifically for young African scientists to replace an ageing research workforce.
  • Bridging the gap between academic research and smallholder farmers.