The 23rd Annual
Conference of the Soil Science Society of East Africa
will be held in Masaka, Uganda from
20th to 24th November
2006. The event will draw scientists from Research
Organizations, Universities, Non-Governmental Organizations,
Community-based Organizations, farmer groups and other
soil-related Organizations operating in the East African
region.
Papers will be presented in the conference according to
the following disciplines:
- Land Resources Inventory and Land Use Planning
- Management of Organic and Inorganic Resources for
Maintenance of Soil Fertility
- Socio-economics and Gender aspects in relation to Land
Husbandry
- Environmental Quality and Soil Health
- Policy Issues on Land Use and Management
ABSTRACT AND PAPER
FORMAT
Manuscripts should be written MS Word or a compatible
format in 12-point double spaced, 8.5 x 11 inch pages
including figures, tables and references. Papers should
include an abstract not exceeding 150 words with 4-6
keywords, and the corresponding author’s full address (we
encourage inclusion of e-mail address). Papers should be
presented either orally or in poster format.
Papers and abstracts
should be sent to:
The Organizing Committee, SSSEA Secretariat
C/O Dr. Drake N. Mubiru
Secretary General, SSSEA
Kawanda Agricultural Research Institute
P.O. Box 7065, Kampala, Uganda
SSSEA@kari.go.ug or dnmubiru@kari.go.ug
Papers accepted for presentation will be published in
the Conference Proceedings.
MID CONFERENCE EXCURSION
A mid conference excursion will be held on 22nd November
2006 in Nyanga Kentale, Rakai district, 55 km from Masaka
town. Rakai district, in general, has an undulating
topography, which is vulnerable to soil erosion. There are
mainly four broad land-use types [pastures/ rangelands,
banana, coffee, and annuals], all sited at various
landscapes.
About six years ago, a group of farmers working with
research scientists established soil and water conservation
technologies in the four land-use types. It will be
interesting to view the outcomes of the efforts in terms of
improved soil physical, chemical, biological and
productivity aspects.
Please don't miss out to see the hills where participants
will be able to observe the contrast between grass-covered
hills where soil and water conservation technologies were
established and the bare hills where there were no
interventions. .
More details on the
tour will be given to you during the conference.
FARMER’S SESSION
There will be a farmers’ session where farmers participating
will share their knowledge and experiences, and dialogue on
the opportunities and challenges.
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEE
The registration fee is US $ 120 per participant. This
covers a registration package, mid conference excursion,
conference proceedings, daily tea breaks and pastries, and
lunches.
ACCOMMODATION
There are several hotels within Masaka Municipality. They
range from US $ 10 to US $ 35.
Payments should be made to:
Soil Science Society of East Africa
Account Number: 04140018639601
SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP
For new membership and annual subscription fee (US $ 10 and
$ 5 for students) please contact the following:
UGANDA
Mr. C.K. Ssali
Regional Treasurer/ Treasurer, Uganda
Kawanda Agricultural Research Institute
P.O. Box 7065, Kampala, Uganda
landuse@infocom.co.ug
KENYA
Ms Fridah Mwingi
Treasurer, Kenya
P.O. Box 14733 - 00800
Nairobi – Kenya
Tel. 020-4441659
TANZANIA
Prof. F.B.R. Rwehumbiza
Treasurer, Tanzania
Sokoine University of Agriculture
P.O. Box 3008, Morogoro, Tanzania
E-mail:
rmbiza@suanet.ac.tz
FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT:
Dr. Mary Rwakaikara-Silver
Chairperson, SSSEA
Soil Science Department
Faculty of Agriculture
Makerere University
P.O. Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda
marysilv@agric.mak.ac.ug
Mr. C.K. Ssali
Treasurer, SSSEA
Kawanda Agricultural Research Institute
P.O. Box 7065, Kampala, Uganda
landuse@infocom.co.ug
Dr. Drake N. Mubiru
Secretary General, SSSEA
Kawanda Agricultural Research Institute
P.O. Box 7065, Kampala, Uganda
dnmubiru@kari.go.ug
Registration forms can be accessed on:
http://www.sssea.4t..com
