1. Date
November 26-28, 2008
2. Site
Mae Fah Luang University, Chiang Rai, Thailand
3. Organization
Organizer
Mae Fah Luang University, Chiang Rai, Thailand
Co-oraganizers
Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Thailand
Ministry of Science and Technology, Thailand
Institute of Subtropical Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hunan, China
Thailand Research Fund
National Research Council,Thailand
Chiang Rai Chamber of Commerce, Thailand
Office of Commercials Affairs, Chiang Rai, Thailand
The Federation of Thai Industries, Chiang Rai, Thailand.
4. Objectives
To collate and synthesize current information on tea production and tea products
To identify research needs and opportunities for improving tea production and tea products, particularly for enhancing quality
To strengthen international cooperation for improved tea production and tea products
To celebrate the 10th year anniversary of Mae Fah Luang University.
5. Participants
Approximately 150 participants and representatives from various countries, including government officials, the private sector, universities, and research institutes.
6. Expected Outputs
A Proceedings of the International Conference prepared
A roadmap for research to improve the economic potential of tea production and tea products in the region
International collaboration for research in tea production and tea products developed
7. Secretariat
Tea Institute, Mae Fah Luang University, Chiang Rai Province, Thailand. 57100
Tel +66-5391-6253 Fax +66-5391-6253
E-Mail: tea@mfu.ac.th
Background
Tea is one of the worlds most popular drinks. Tea production and tea products generate income for many people involved with tea to the extent that it is now a plant of major economic significance in several countries, such as China and India. Chiang Rai Province is the largest tea-growing area in Thailand and in response to the needs for knowledge and expertise for tea production and tea products, Mae Fah Luang University, located in Chiang Rai, has established Thailands only Tea Institute with the primary responsibility to serve tea growers in Chiang Rai and elsewhere.
In order to advance knowledge, an International Conference on Tea Production and Tea Products is scheduled for November 26-28, 2008 at Mae Fah Luang University, Chiang Rai, Thailand. At this Conference, tea producers, tea exporters, tea importers, tea processers, and researchers worldwide will discuss the production, supply, demand, marketing, logistics, and safety of tea and tea products, as well as other problems and issues faced by people involved in the tea industry. Industry representatives and scientists from Thailand, GMS countries, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, and Vietnam will present keynote papers, country reports, and make research presentations at the Conference.
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