We take pleasure in informing you that the 3RD ALL AFRICA HORTICULTURAL CONGRESS (AAHC 3) will take place from 7-12 August 2016, at International Institute of Tropical Agriculture Ibadan. The Congress will be hosted by the Nigerian Society for Horticultural Sciences and will take place under the aegis of the International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS). Sub-themes Government Policy for Agribusiness development Biotechnology, Genetic Improvement and seed Systems Nutrition, Recreation and Health Climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies along the value chain Post harvest Handling Higher Education, Extension and Gender Issues Integrated pest and disease management Indigenous and Underexploited fruits and vegetables Urban and organic horticulture The symposium ‘SEAVEG 2016: Vegetables for improved nutrition and livelihoods’ will comprise oral papers, poste r display and a trade exhibition. The o rganizers strongly encourage both types of presentation and will ensure that the posters recei ve good visibility at the symposium. One set of proceedings will be provided on registr ation that contains presentation abstracts and a se cond set of proceedings at a later date containing written papers derived from oral presentations.   VENUE IITA, the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, is located at Ibadan, Nigeria. Contact us: Local Organizing Committee: Room 9c, Admin Block, National Horticultural Research Institute, P.M.B 5432, Ibadan, Nigeria Email: aahc2016@yahoo.com       FACILITIES IN IITA International House IITA Hotel Accommodation Restaurants and Outlets Recreational facilities Registration Fee ISHS MEMBERS- 590 USD NON ISHS MEMBERS- 690 USD IMPORTANT DATE Conference Date: 7th – 12th August 2016 Deadline for Early Bird Registration: 29th Feb 2016 Abstract Submission: 1st Oct 2015 – 29th Feb 2016 Letter of Acceptance: 1st – 29th Feb 2016 Deadline for Submission of Full Length Manuscript: 13th May 2016 Registration Closes: 8th July 2016 Telephone: (Help lines) +234 803 381 5606 - Convener +234 802 328 1562 - Publicity +234 803 585 0487 - Secretariat +234 803 471 4813 – Accommodation Website: http://www.aahcng.net/   For more information: Website: http://www.aahcng.net/