International Seminar on Dryland Farming and Oasis Cropping
About the Seminar
The International Seminar on Dryland Farming and Oasis Cropping offers a platform for interdisciplinary discourse to track the growth of topics covered since its initial editions and evaluate their influence on sustainable agricultural development. The event seeks to foster networking, technology transfer, and knowledge sharing among specialists, researchers, and field players. By sharing experiences and scientific findings, the meeting aims to improve agricultural adaptation and innovation methods, thereby enhancing the sustainability and resilience of dry and oasis agricultural systems against climate change and socioeconomic pressures.
Upcoming Event: The 9th Edition
The 9th edition of the seminar, also known as GRINTA-SUD 2026, will take place in Djerba from March 26 to 28, 2026. This milestone event will be held in honor of the Institute of Arid Regions’ (IRA) 50th anniversary. It represents a significant step in fostering research and innovation within arid and Saharan regions.
Chronological History of Past Editions
Here is the complete history of our past seminars:
- 1st Edition: November 22–25, 2004
- 2nd Edition: December 25–28, 2006
- 3rd Edition: December 15–17, 2009
- 4th Edition: December 17–19, 2013
- 5th Edition: December 19–21, 2016
- 6th Edition: December 19–21, 2018
- 7th Edition: November 02–03, 2019
- 8th Edition: December 21–22, 2021
- 9th Edition: March 26–28, 2026 (GRINTA-SUD 2026, Djerba)
1st Edition: November 22–25, 2004
2nd Edition: December 25–28, 2006
3rd Edition: December 15–17, 2009
4th Edition: December 17–19, 2013
5th Edition: December 19–21, 2016
6th Edition: December 19–21, 2018
7th Edition: November 02–03, 2019
8th Edition: December 21–22, 2021
9th Edition: March 26–28, 2026 (GRINTA-SUD 2026, Djerba)