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+90% of the territory

of the Cabo Verde is basalt

30,370,000 km2

Africa's surface

+1,300,000,000

African population

191 kg / ha of the fertilizer

consumption in Asia

94 kg / ha of the fertilizer

consumption in Latin American

+90% of fertilizer consumed

in Sub-Saharan Africa is imported

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«Application of Basalt Powder in Agriculture and Basalt Fibers in Industry
Application of Basalt Powder in Agriculture and Basalt Fibers in Industry - Its Advantages as Fertilizer for Agriculture and Basalt Fiber in Industrial Innovation»
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THE EVENT
Cape Verde will host an international event on the theme « APPLICATION OF BASALT POWDER IN AGRICULTURE - Its Advantages as Fertilizer for Agriculture and Basalt Fiber in Industrial Innovation ». The event will take place from July 10 to 12, 2023, at the Convention Center of the University of Cape Verde, city of Praia.

The International Conference, entitled BASALT CONFERENCE, is focused on the application of agro-minerals (basalt powder) in agriculture, as an agricultural soil fertilizer par excellence, and will last for three days - July 10 to 12, 2023.

Main objective of the event
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THE MAIN OBJECTIVES OF THE EVENT

» To present the state of the art of research and application of basalt powder in agriculture and basalt fiber in industry;

» To disseminate the latest findings on technological advances and the application of basalt fiber in industrial innovation as well as future perspectives;

» To consolidate the results of the research carried out by African scientists on the application of basalt powder in agriculture as an alternative source of nutrients for tropical African soils, in addition to foster and encourage partnerships with their external homologues;

» To enter the application of basalt powder in agriculture as a viable and appropriate technology to the public policy orientation to diversify the types of inputs used in agriculture for soil fertilization in Africa;

» To analyse and set up the mechanisms and procedures to be adopted in the legislation and regulation of basalt powder marketing practices as an alternative to the traditional plant fertilizers and nutrients;

» To define and adopt strategies for the promotion of the basalt powder application technology in agriculture so that it can be taken as an appropriate medium for environmental sustainability and agricultural production, to meet the needs of the internal and regional market, in particular to meet the needs of family farming throughout the ECOWAS space and in Africa in general;

» To position the potential of basalt powder application in agriculture as a suitable mechanism for rejuvenating semi-degraded soils in ECOWAS and in Africa in general;

» To promote the creation of a network of researchers involving Universities, Research and Development Centers, Business Associations and Companies , both in the projects and programmes research and in the marketing of basalt powder for agriculture and the Basalt fiber for industry;

» To promote and consolidate the Cooperation and Partnerships University - Industry ;

» To issue a document where the most relevant works and communications presented at the event will be inserted and which will serve as a guide for future works.

Operation of The Programme
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THE PROGRAMME OPERATION

The International Conference on «APPLICATION OF BASALT POWDER IN AGRICULTURE - Its advantages as fertilizer for agriculture » is organized in 8 (eight) thematic conferences and 2 (two) panels, with a duration of three days. Each moderator has the initial 10 minutes to enter the theme.

» After the intervention of the Speakers invited to each panel or conference, there will be a debate in which participants in general will have the opportunity to intervene actively.

» At the Conference, the Speaker, who will be a reference specialist on each theme, will have 1 hour and 45 minutes to present his theme, including the debate period.

» Registration, paper submission, as well as complete information, are accessible on the website www.basaltconference.com. Additional information may also be obtained through the e-mail address events@basaltconference.com or other contacts inserted in the said website, namely the Technical Secretariat of the Event.

» Also part of the event is a social programme where participants, in general, and guests, in particular, can enjoy a pleasant stay in Cabo Verde before, during and after the three-day event.

» For the participants in the event, the Organization and the partner airlines of the event organize flights originating in each of the countries of the participants to Cape Verde, both ways.For more information, please click here    .

» For those participating in the event and traveling in countries, making stops, before arriving in Cape Verde, the Organization and partner hotels organized accommodation and transfers in the countries of call, between airports and hotels, in both directions, as well as services catering and leisure programs in case of need.For more information, please click here    .

» Several packages and programmes of guided visits to the main points of tourist attraction, both in the city of Praia (capital of Cabo Verde) and in other Islands, are also available. Guided tours will also be organized at some basalt exploration sites in Cabo Verde.

» At night two periods of social programmes are reserved. On the first day of the event, a welcome reception will be organized for the delegations participating in the event and on the last day of the event there will be a gala dinner.

» The Technical Secretariat of the event will be permanently accessible and available to meet all the special needs of the participants in the event in question.

Conference framework
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THE CONFERANCE FRAMEWORK

Agriculture is the backbone of the African economy and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) reports that agriculture accounts for around 20% of the continent's GDP, 60% of its workforce, 20% of all exports and is the main source of income for rural populations on the continent. Recognizing the essential role agriculture plays in the food sustainability of a growing African population, African leaders have adopted a strong African Agriculture Development Program (CAADP), targeting an average annual agricultural growth rate of 6

In June 2006, African leaders gathered in Abuja, Nigeria, to take action on the importance of fertilizers for an African green revolution. The main outcome of this summit confirmed the commitment of African heads of state to rapidly increase the use of fertilizers on the continent, bringing the average from 9 kg / ha in 2006 to nearly 50 kg / ha in 2015, a target that has not yet been reached in 2021. At the 23rd African Union Summit, held in June 2014 in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, African leaders adopted the Malabo Declaration on Accelerated Growth and Transformation of agriculture for shared prosperity and better living conditions for the African population, reaffirming that agriculture must remain at the forefront of the continent's development agenda.

In order to achieve the objectives of agricultural growth and the eradication of food shortage on the African continent established in the Malabo Declaration, within the framework of CAADP and in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nations, a significant improvement in productivity is deemed necessary for heavily degraded African soils, estimated at over 40%. The African continent has 13% of the world's arable land and about 17% of the world's population. It is estimated that if the above stated goals are not met, many countries on the African continent will face food insecurity and unforeseeable consequences. Important factors contributing to the reduction of fertility of African soils are: complete elimination of crops from cultivated fields, unbalanced soil fertilization and little or no use of fertilizers.

Data from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) published indicate that the largest consumers of fertilizer in Africa are South Africa, with 68.2 kg per ha in 2018, followed from North Africa, with an average consumption of 55.2 kg per ha.; East Africa with 20.7 kg per ha; and West Africa with 13.9 kg per ha (region where Cape Verde is located and the economic bloc of the Economic Community of West African States - ECOWAS).

The Central African region had the lowest consumption, at only 5.2 kg per ha. FAO data further showed that West Africa had the largest average increase in nutrient consumption, especially nitrogen, which nearly tripled in a decade, from 2.7 kg per ha in 2008 to 8 kg per ha in 2018; phosphate consumption increased over the same period from 0.9 kg per ha to 2.9 kg per ha.

From ancient Greece (61-114 AD) to the present day, eminent specialists have devoted themselves to the problem of fertilizing agricultural soils based on the application of rock powders, due to the many advantages that this solution entails and a relevant contribution to the sustainability of agriculture, Africa and the modern world.

It is in this context that Cape Verde will host, from September 26 to 28, 2022, an international event on the theme «APPLICATION OF BASALT POWDER IN AGRICULTURE- Its advantages as fertilizer for agriculture».

MONDAY, 10 JULY, 2023

From 07:30: Basalt Conference Accreditation

08:00 – 08:30: Opening Ceremony

08:30 – 08:45: Coffee-Break

08:45 – 10:15: Conference I - The Current State of the Research of the use of Basalt Powder and the Consolidation of Its Application of Its Application in Agriculture

10:15 – 10:30: Coffee-Break

10:30 – 12:00: Conference II - Use of Basalt powder in the Fertilization of Agricultural Soils and Development of a Sustainable Agriculture - Experience and Practice: Brazil as Case Study

12:00 – 14:00: Lunch

14:00 – 15:30: Conference III - Agro minerals as a Solution for Sustainable Agriculture - From Production to Distribution and Consumption

15:30 – 15:45: Coffee-Break

15:45 – 17:15: Conference IV - Rock Milling: History, Future Prospects, and New Challenges

17:15 – 17:30: Coffee-Break

17:30 – 19:00: Conference V - Basalt as Source of Potassium for Nutrient Supply and Agricultural Development - A Potential for Agriculture in Africa

20:00 – 23:00: WELCOME RECEPTION

TUESDAY, 11 JULY, 2023

From 07:30: Basalt Conference Accreditation

08:00 – 09:30: Conference VI - Development and Application of Basalt Fiber Composites in Technological and Industrial Innovation - From research to industrialization and application

09:30 – 09:45: Coffee-Break

09:45 – 11:15: Conference VII - The sustainability of land use in the production of profitable agriculture - agrominerals and the future of agriculture in Africa.

11:15 – 11:30: Coffee-Break

11:30 – 13:00: Conference VIII - From legislation to the regulation of the use of rock powder in the fertilization of agricultural soils - Brazil as a study box

13:00 – 14:30: Lunch

14:30 – 16:00: Conference IX - Development and Application of Basalt Fiber Composites in Technological and Industrial Innovation - From research to industrialization and application.

16:00 – 16:15: Coffee-Break

16:15 – 18:15: Panel I - Universities and scientific and technological research and the application of basalt in the innovation and development of nations - Case Study

18:15 – 18:30: Coffee-Break

18:30 – 19:00: Closing Ceremony

WEDNESDAY, 12 JULY, 2023

From 08:30

09:00 – 12:00: On July 12, there will be a guided tour to a basalt reserve with potential for the exploitation of agro minerals.

12:00 – 14:00: Lunch

14:00 – 18:00: Institutional meetings.

THURSDAY, 13 JULY, 2023 to SATURDAY, 15 JULY, 2023

08:00 – 19:00: ATLANTIC BUSINESS FORUM

SUNDAY, 16 JULY, 2023

08:00 – 19:00: ATLANTIC BUSINESS ROUND

FROM FRIDAY, 07 JULY, 2023 to SUNDAY, 15 JULY, 2023

10:00 – 23:00: FAIR - FLAVORS OF CABO VERDE

Conference speaker guidelines
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THE CONFERENCE SPEAKER GUIDELINES
Speaker Selection
»The selection of a Speaker for the International Conference is entirely independent of any commercial consideration and is based solely on merit as determined in consensus by the Organizing Committee of the Event.

»When a Speaker Proposal is received from a company or an individual that does not fully meet BASALT Conference Speaker terms & conditions, the BASALT Conference Organizing Committee will contact the company or the individual for further clarification, if applicable, before proceeding with the proposal evaluation.

»Please also note that for technology companies & commercial suppliers of research services there is a sponsorship requirement attached to BASALT Conference Scientific Council. For more information on this, please go to sponsors within BASALT Conference website.

Speaker Registration
»All Speakers participate by invitation-only.

»All Participants must register and pay a fee to access the BASALT Conference, as well accommodation and travel expenses.

»The International Conference is a premium event which has an exceptionally high quality production cost.

»BASALT Conference Organizing Committee believes that a policy in which all participants pay to access the Event ensures that a participation fee as economical as possible for all participants of the Event is maintained.

Speaker Timing-Format
»BASALT Conference Organizing Committee has adapted the speaker timing to maximize the interaction between speakers and participants. This gives as many participants as possible an opportunity to speak.

»The format of each Speaker′s stage presentation is assigned by the BASALT Conference Programme Board, and is based on the specific topic and overall number of Speakers in each session. The format of a speaker's on-stage participation on a topic session -- individual presentation, co-Speaker presentation, discussion panel participation, session moderation or other type of presentation - are considered equally as 1 speaking slot.

»With the exception of Keynote Speakers, all individual Speakers are generally allotted a total of 7 minutes presentation time and co-Speakers a total of 10 minutes.

»As the BASALT Conference Organizing Committee represents a gathering of the industry elite, speaking at BASALT Conference is not only ideal to impart knowledge and experiences but also the basis for engaging in discussions between Speakers and participants. Speakers should adapt their presentations so that key learnings are communicated, clearly and concisely, within the allotted time, and refraining from any possible "sales" contents that is perceived to reduce the credibility of the insights presented and is not appreciated by the audience.

Speaker Presentation Format
»Most BASALT Conference presentation sessions have several Speakers presenting on the same topic. BASALT Conference Organizing Committee aims to provide a holistic, multi-angled view on each topic that is covered, with as many key industry representatives on stage to share their insights and experiences.

»Within each session, the time allotted for an individual Speaker presentation is 7 minutes and 10 minutes for co-Speakers, followed by a 3 - 5 minute Q&A session. This format aims to maximise the interaction between Speaker & participants, and to give as many experts as possible an opportunity to contribute. Each session is moderated by a state-of-the-art industry, research and development facility, technology institution, university, or other similar representative.

»All Speakers are provided with a standard BASALT Conference branded presentation template (Powerpoint) and a detailed speaker reference guide.

»For approved speakers, the deadline for receiving the final presentation is 30 June 2023.

Preparatory Session:
»10 days before the Event, BASALT Conference Organizing Committee requests each speaker and his session companions, if any, to allocate time for at least one preparation session by means of a conference call with the participant session moderator.

Guidance notes for presentation slides:
»If the speaker′s session is made for a 7 minute presentation slot, BASALT Conference Organizing Committee would not recommend preparing too many slides. The speaker should consider the most effective way to disseminate the information. Slides with too much detail or extensive content will take more time to cover than a slide holding a well-structured set of key points.

»The BASALT Conference Organizing Committee suggest Speakers to prepare 1 slide for every 2 minutes of presentation time.

Speaker Substitution, Addition or Cancellation:
»As speakers are chosen by the BASALT Conference Scientific Council for their specialist knowledge and communication skills, not because of the company that they represent, BASALT Conference Organizing Committee generally does not allows Speaker substitutions.

»If for some reason a Speaker needs to cancel their participation, the BASALT Conference Organizing Committee should be informed as soon as possible by sending an e-mail to helpdesk@basaltconference.com

»BASALT Conference Organizing Committee requests that, if possible, a suitable replacement recommendation should be provided. A recommendation is particularly helpful in case we do not have a Speaker on the waiting list for a specific topic.

»Any Speaker replacement or addition (in the case of a co-Speaker presentation) will need to be approved by the BASALT Conference Programme Board in advance of the Event, and the BASALT Conference Organizing Committee therefore appreciates timely considerations of any changes that may occur.

»BASALT Conference Organizing Committee reserves the right to cancel a Speaker engagement should the Speaker fail to comply with deadlines and criteria for presentations. Should BASALT Conference find it necessary to cancel a Speaker for this reason, there will be no obligation on behalf of BASALT Conference Organizing Committee to refund any fees or costs related to the Speaker attendance to the BASALT Conference Event.

To Submit a Speaker Proposal:
»The applicant should review the conference theme, description and topics for the BASALT Conference Event.

»The applicant should use the proposal submission form to send a proposal that is relevant to the topic described.

»The official speaking proposal submission deadline for the Event 2023 is 30 June 2023. However, BASALT Conference Organizing Committee is pleased to accept proposals anytime, even before a Call for Speakers is issued, or after the deadline has passed. The applicant should note that after the deadline, as the BASALT Conference Scientific Council of the event has already started the process of selecting the speaker′s proposals, the sooner the proposals are presented, the more likely it will be accepted by the Scientific Council of the event.

»BASALT Conference Organizing Committee does not accept sales or marketing presentations.

»If the applicant will be coordinating participation on behalf of a Speaker, he should provide his contact information in addition to that of the Speaker.

»The applicant will be contacted if its proposal is accepted.

»Should the applicant has any questions about the status of his proposal, or has any other questions about the BASALT Conference Event Call for Speakers, he should email to helpdesk@basaltconference.com.

Upcoming Deadlines:
»The BASALT Conference Scientific Council meets once per year to review and select speaker the profile. The earlier proposals are submitted, the higher the probability it will have of being accepted by the Scientific Council.

»BASALT Conference Event has a limited number of speaker slots. BASALT Conference Organizing Committee is pleased to receive speaker proposals and these will be reviewed by the Scientific Council on a case-by-case basis. The applicant should contact the Organizing Committee as soon as possible indicating the conference topic of his planned proposal submission.

»Speaker Preparatory Conference Call: approximately 10 days before the Event.

»Deadline for Speaker final Presentations: 30 June 2023.

Speaker Benefits:
»Speakers are active stakeholders in our industry. One of the main benefits of presenting at the BASALT Conference Event is to share experiences, network with their peers, and to interact with the most influential community in science, technology, environmental protection, research and development, and university-industry cooperation. We promote the Event Speakers on our website, through our social media channels and in some selected press releases.

Sponsors:
»The support of our sponsors and Partners are a critical part of our Event and a high-value interaction at our event would not be possible without them.

»Speaker proposals are accepted only upon the merit of the proposal, individual speaker, relevance of the topic, and a speaking slot being available. Speaker selection is determined in consensus by the BASALT Conference Organizing Committee of the event.



TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION
Considering that, BASALT CONFERENCE proposes to conduct Corporate Events, including international conferences, seminars, workshops, round table and meetings, in order to facilitate internationalization of science, research, technology transfer, technology, innovation, enterprises, investment and technological development in regions with great development potential.

Considering that, the Participant wishes to register and participate in the Event.

Considering that, these Terms and Conditions of Participation are part of the regulatory documentation of the event, which also includes the Registration Form. In case of any inconsistency, these Terms and Conditions of Participation prevail over the remaining documentation.

Considering that, upon the presentation of the Registration Form, an agreement is entered into force between BASALT CONFERENCE and the Participant, both parties agree the following terms and conditions:

Considering that, The commercial management, logistical and operational support of the activities carried out within the framework of BASALT CONFERENCE is ensured by the Tour Operator BOX TRAVEL - Tour Operator, S.A., www.boxtravel.eu. BOX TRAVEL is a Cape Verdean tourist operator present in Europe through its subsidiary. In this context, the activities carried out are subject to compliance with the legal rules in Cape Verde and those issued by the European Union and in the countries of the European Union where BOX TRAVEL is present or represented.

Article 1
Registration
1.Acceptance of a Registration Form
Following the submission of a Registration Form, either electronically or in hard copy, BASALT CONFERENCE will determine whether the Participant is approved for the event or not.

If the Participant is approved for the event, BASALT CONFERENCE will issue an Acceptance E-mail to the Participant. The Acceptance Email will include a cooling off period of two working days in which the Participant may give notice to BASALT CONFERENCE that it will withdraw from the event, at which time this Agreement ends.

If the Participant is not approved for the event, BASALT CONFERENCE will notify the Participant by E- mail up to two working days after the reception of the Registration Form and this Agreement expires.

BASALT CONFERENCE reserves the sole discretion as to whether to approve a Participant for the event and the Participant agrees and accepts that BASALT CONFERENCE decision is final and not subject to challenge. BASALT CONFERENCE is not required to provide reasons for the decision of not approving a Participant for the event.

2.Late applications
BASALT CONFERENCE may, at its discretion, accept or reject a Registration Form received after the specified deadline.


Article 2
Registration Fee
The registration fee, as listed for each Event, covers all conference papers, lunches, transfers, morning and afternoon refreshments and, where applicable, an evening reception/dinner. Accommodation and travel associated with the conference are NOT included in the registration fee.
Article 3
Participant's General Responsibilities
1. Associated Costs: The Participant will make all arrangements, accept all responsibilities, and meet all costs relating to the participation in the event.

2. Warning: The Participant must strictly comply with the Health, Hygiene, and Safety regulations determined by the competent authorities as well as the Code of Conduct of BASALT CONFERENCE.

3. Visas: In order to obtain Visas, BASALT CONFERENCE strongly recommends that each Participant shall contact the Embassy of the destination country existing in his residence area or request support from BASALT CONFERENCE if applicable. The Participant acknowledges that is solely responsible for making itself aware of all relevant information and travel advice available in relation to the country where the Event will take place and any countries through which the Participant or its representatives will transit.

4. Insurance: BASALT CONFERENCE strongly recommends that the Participant takes out appropriate insurance to cover risks, including travel risks, which may arise due to the Participant's involvement in the Event and the insurance should be valid at all relevant times, including return to origin. BASALT CONFERENCE recommends that each Participant should seek professional advice concerning the risks and relevant insurances relating to its participation in the event.

5. Conduct: BASALT CONFERENCE reserves the right to immediately suspend or terminate services under this Agreement at its sole discretion and without liability if it considers ongoing services may lead the parties to disrepute situation. By disrepute, it is meant to say potential breach of International or Local Laws, solvency, commercial dispute, unethical or immoral acts or any matter where ongoing provision of services is considered not in the best interests of the Event objectives.

Article 4
Differentiation of participation costs
1. Agricultural producers, researchers, academics and students:The base costs of participation in events promoted by BASALT CONFERENCE are applied evenly to each Participant, except in situations where this differentiation is clearly justified, namely for agricultural producers, researchers, academics and students.

2. Participants non agricultural producers, researchers, academics or students: or linked to business projects in partnership with agricultural producers, researchers, academics or students: these participants benefit from the same conditions of the participants referred to in the previous number. However, the agricultural producers, researchers, academics or students component must have at least one-third equity in the business.

Article 5
Event changes and additional Terms and Conditions
Changes to the Event: BASALT CONFERENCE will make efforts to ensure that the event proceeds in accordance with the established plans. However, in its sole discretion, BASALT CONFERENCE may make changes to the event at any time and without prior notice to the Participant, if this does not affect the Participant.

Article 6
Withdrawal and Cancellation
1. Withdrawal: In case of a withdrawal from the event, BASALT CONFERENCE accepts no responsibility for any financial losses incurred to the participant.

2. Cancellation or delay of Event: BASALT CONFERENCE may cancel or delay the event at any time in case of risk to persons, property or force majeure. If BASALT CONFERENCE cancels or delays the event, the Participant will be notified as soon as possible.

Article 7
Liability and Indemnity
1. Liability and Termination Rights:BASALT CONFERENCE reserves the right to suspend or terminate services under this Agreement at its sole discretion and without liability, if it considers there is a breach of any destination country law as well as the International Law, by a Participant or where ongoing provision of services may bring the Participant into a disrepute situation.

2. Force Majeure: BASALT CONFERENCE will not be liable to the Participant for any loss suffered, nor be in default under this Agreement for any reason of force majeure, namely blackouts, fire, war, earthquakes, floods, and labour disputes.

3. Indemnity: The Participant indemnifies BASALT CONFERENCE, its employees, representatives and agents, collectively the indemnified, against all actions, proceedings, claims and demands which may be brought or made against the indemnified by any person in respect of any loss, damage or injury occurring to any person or property arising out of or in connection with the Participant's involvement in the event.

4. Employees, Agents and Participant Representatives: Any rights conferred on the Participant are likewise conferred on its employees, representatives, contractors and invitees. Therefore, any breach of these Terms and Conditions of Participation by any Participant′s employee, representative, contractor, or invitee constitutes a breach of this Agreement by the Participant.

5. Intellectual Property: The Participant shall indemnify BASALT CONFERENCE from and against all claims, liabilities, losses, including fines and penalties, damages and reasonable costs resulting from any claim, suit or action, including legal costs and expenses, arising from reliance on information provided by the Participant for use by BASALT CONFERENCE or for any breaches of third party intellectual property.

Article 8
General Conditions
1. Translation assistances: In order to ensure full communication in any destination country, BASALT CONFERENCE will ensure an interpreter to any Participant in case of a clear need.

2. Services provided by third parties: Any failures resulting from services to Participants not provided by BASALT CONFERENCE cannot impute any liability to BASALT CONFERENCE.

3. Privacy: The Participant consents to the personal information in the Registration Form being stored as a contact record in a database, which is accessed by BASALT CONFERENCE staff in Cabo Verde or elsewhere, consequently.

3.1 the Participant agrees that its personal information is shared with third parties who may assist BASALT CONFERENCE in its export and investment activities;

3.2 the Participant allows BASALT CONFERENCE to record his image or any other material provided by the Participant, to be used or published for the purposes of the event. BASALT CONFERENCE may adapt or modify the material collected and distribute or send it by any means of communication, including the internet, without referring the Participant. Once the material has been published, E BASALT CONFERENCE may not have control over the subsequent use of such material;

3.3 the Participant consents to the sharing of its personal information for the purpose of promoting export, import and investment opportunities at BASALT CONFERENCE discretion;

3.4 the Participant consents to BASALT CONFERENCE disclosing its private information if required or requested by the official authorities;

3.5 despite the above consents, all personal information collected by BASALT CONFERENCE will only be used for the purpose for which it was provided and in accordance with the International Law and BASALT CONFERENCE privacy policy.

4. Licence: The Participant grants BASALT CONFERENCE a non-exclusive, non-transferable and royalty free licence to use the Participant′s brand name, logo and trademark on any material related to the event.

5. Change: A provision of this Agreement can only be changed by a later written document executed by or on behalf of BASALT CONFERENCE and the Participant.

6. Applicable law: These Terms and Conditions of Participation are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Cabo Verde.

7. Severability: If any term, condition, provision or covenant contained in this Agreement is determined to be illegal, void, prohibited, invalid or otherwise unenforceable, it will be severed from these Terms and Conditions of Participation and the remaining Terms and Conditions of Participation will survive and remain in full force and effect.

8. Survival on termination: All indemnities survive termination of this Agreement.

Article 9
Data Protection
The information you provide when booking for an Event will be held on a database. It will not be released to third parties unconnected with the Event for which you are registering without your express permission.

Article 10
Payment options
The Organization accepts different payment methods:
1. Bank transfer in Cape Verde:
1.1 Bank account in Escudos [ECV];
1.2 Bank account in Euros; [Eur];
1.3 Bank account in Dollars [USD].

1. Bank transfer in Europe:
2.1 Bank account in Euros [ Eur ].

3. Through Bank Accounts in Europe:
3.1 VISA card;
3.2 Mastercard;
3.3 Multibanco;
3.4 MB Way;
3.5 Direct Debits.
Article 11
Cancellation
1. Cancellations must be received in writing no later than 10 days before the Event start date and will be subject to a 20% cancellation fee.

2. The transfer of tickets is allowed. BASALT CONFERENCE will consider written requests for replacements. No refund will be made for cancellations received 10 or fewer days before the Event start date or for nonattendance.

3. We shall not be liable to you for travel, accommodation or other costs if we are required to cancel the Event as a result of an event outside our control.

4. Refunds will not be given if you cannot attend for the reason that your visa application is declined.

5. It is the participant′s responsibility to check the eligibility criteria prior to registering for the Event.
Article 12
Refund poly for values paid
1. More than 10 days from the date of the event: 100% refund of the amount paid, with deduction of the reservation fee paid (20% of the cost of participation.);

2. Up to 20 days before the date of the event: reimbursement of 80% of the amount paid;

3. Up to 15 days before the event: reimbursement of 40% of the amount paid.

4. Up to 10 days before the event: reimbursement of 20% of the amount paid.

5. Less than 05 days before the event: no refund will be made for the amount paid.

6. In the event of force majeure, the free substitution of a registration for another participant is authorized, provided that it is requested in writing, at the latest ten (10) days before the date of the event and it does not no refund will be made.
7. If the participant, for whatever reason, is unable to meet the deadlines defined by the Organization for the various stages of the organization of his participation in the event, the Organization declines all responsibility if all or part of the services are not provided.
Article 13
Disclaimer
All information provided at the Event is for information only and to be used on an ′as is, with all faults′ basis. The BASALT CONFERENCE relies on the national, regional, international experts, companies, individuals or firms presenting at or associated with the Event to present accurate and reliable information, however the organisers give no warranty for it. The BASALT CONFERENCE shall not be liable for any decision made or action taken by participants based upon any information obtained at or as a result of attending the Event.

Article 14
Definitions
Acceptance Letter: means written confirmation, which includes an E-maill from an E BASALT CONFERENCE representative accepting the Participant′s Registration Form.

Agreement: means these Terms and Conditions of Participation, the event publications and the Registration Form.

Registration Form: means the online or hard copy Registration Form, specific to the Event.

Event: means international conferences, seminars, workshops, round table and meetings, in order to facilitate internationalization of science, research, technology transfer, technology, innovation, enterprises, investment, and technological development, business trip, trade meeting, or any other enterprise-wide event.

Event Publications: means any information published or otherwise made available by BASALT CONFERENCE , which contains details of the Event including but not limited to the venue and date.

Participant: means any sole agricultural producers, researchers, academics, student, trader, investor, partner, enterprise, university, R&D institution, technology centre, industry, importer, exporter, or any other economic actor or institutional entity (public or private, national, regional or international) that has lodged a Registration Form in respect of the Event.
REGISTRATION FEES
Please find below the price list for your participation in the Basalt Conference and Atlantic Business Forum. Including access to the Business Round.

Standart registration fee of the international Conference and Atlantic Business Forum includes opening ceremony, welcome reception, access to all events sessions, lunches, gala dinner, printed materials of the Conference, final program, access to the Meeting Opportunity area. The non- participation to one event does not give the right to be refund. The participation fees are a package which can not be divided. Fees apply to payments received prior to the indicated deadlines. Below fees are in EUR [Including VAT].

Early registration end June 30, 2023. Regular registration end July 05, 2023.

ITEM FULL EVENT PACKAGE
Early
until June 25
Regular
June 26 - June 30
Late
later July 05
Full events package See pack €000.00 €000.00 €000.00
Register online Click here €000.00 €000.00 €000.00
Pack form Click here €000.00 €000.00 €000.00
2 star class hotel book now €000.00 €000.00 €000.00
3 star class hotel book now €000.00 €000.00 €000.00
4 star class hotel book now €000.00 €000.00 €000.00
Vouchers program book now €000.00 €000.00 €000.00
Vouchers VIP book now €000.00 €000.00 €000.00
PACKAGE AGRICULTURAL PRODUCERS AND RESEARCHERS
Early
until July 31
Regular
August 01 - September 15
Late
later September 15
Agricultural producers and researchers See pack €000.00 €000.00 €000.00
Register online Click here €000.00 €000.00 €000.00
Pack form Click here €000.00 €000.00 €000.00
2 star class hotel book now €000.00 €000.00 €000.00
3 star class hotel book now €000.00 €000.00 €000.00
4 star class hotel book now €000.00 €000.00 €000.00
Vouchers program book now €000.00 €000.00 €000.00
Vouchers VIP book now €000.00 €000.00 €000.00
ITEM STUDENT AND ACADEMICS
Early
until July 31
Regular
August 01 - September 15
Late
later September 15
Student and academics See pack €000.00 €000.00 €000.00
Register online Click here €000.00 €000.00 €000.00
Pack form Click here €000.00 €000.00 €000.00
2 star class hotel book now €000.00 €000.00 €000.00
3 star class hotel book now €000.00 €000.00 €000.00
4 star class hotel book now €000.00 €000.00 €000.00
Vouchers program book now €000.00 €000.00 €000.00
Vouchers VIP book now €000.00 €000.00 €000.00
ITEM Environmental technicians and Nutritionists
Early
until July 31
Regular
August 01 - September 15
Late
later September 15
Packages for Environmental technicians See pack €000.00 €000.00 €000.00
Register online Click here €000.00 €000.00 €000.00
Pack form Click here €000.00 €000.00 €000.00
2 star class hotel book now €000.00 €000.00 €000.00
3 star class hotel book now €000.00 €000.00 €000.00
4 star class hotel book now €000.00 €000.00 €000.00
Vouchers program book now €000.00 €000.00 €000.00
Vouchers VIP book now €000.00 €000.00 €000.00
PACK LEISURE PACK
Early
until July 31
Regular
August 01 - September 15
Late
later September 15
Full event package See pack €000.00 €000.00 €000.00
Agricultural producers and researchers See pack €000.00 €000.00 €000.00
Academics and student See pack €000.00 €000.00 €000.00
Option 4 Click here €000.00 €000.00 €000.00
Option 5 Click here €000.00 €000.00 €000.00
Option 6 Click here €000.00 €000.00 €000.00
ITEM SOCIAL EVENTS AND VOUCHERS
Companion 75% of social functions cost
Farmers €000.00 for Events attendees
€000.00 for Events non-attendees
Welcome Diner
€000.00
Lunch Guest to Event and Meals Only €000.00
Gala Diner €000.00
Welcome Tour €000.00
VOUCHER MORABEZA €000.00
VOUCHER MORABEZA Plus €000.00
EMERGYS FREEDOM €000.00
PACK TOUR SANTIAGO ISLAND
Praia - Cidade Velha - Praia 75% for Companion
€000.00 for Events attendees
€000.00 for Events non-attendees
Praia - Rui Vaz - Praia 75% for Companion
€000.00 for Events attendees
€000.00 for Events non-attendees
Praia - São Francisco - Praia
75% for Companion
€000.00 for Events attendees
€000.00 for Events non-attendees
Praia - São Jorge - Praia 75% for Companion
€000.00 for Events attendees
€000.00 for Events non-attendees
Praia - Assomada - Praia 75% for Companion
€000.00 for Events attendees
€000.00 for Events non-attendees
Praia - Pedra Badejo - Praia 75% for Companion
€000.00 for Events attendees
€000.00 for Events non-attendees
Praia - Calheta - Praia 75% for Companion
€000.00 for Events attendees
€000.00 for Events non-attendees
Praia - Tarrafal - Praia 75% for Companion
€000.00 for Events attendees
€000.00 for Events non-attendees
Tour Santiago Island 75% for Companion
€000.00 for Events attendees
€000.00 for Events non-attendees
PACK LEISURE PACKAGES
SANTIAGO ISLAND 75% for Companion
€000.00 for Events attendees
€000.00 for Events non-attendees
SAO VICENTE ISLAND 75% for Companion
€000.00 for Events attendees
€000.00 for Events non-attendees
SANTO ANTÃO ISLAND
75% for Companion
€000.00 for Events attendees
€000.00 for Events non-attendees
FOGO ISLAND 75% for Companion
€000.00 for Events attendees
€000.00 for Events non-attendees
SÃO NICOLAU ISLAND 75% for Companion
€000.00 for Events attendees
€000.00 for Events non-attendees
SAL ISLAND 75% for Companion
€000.00 for Events attendees
€000.00 for Events non-attendees
BOAVISTA ISLAND 75% for Companion
€000.00 for Events attendees
€000.00 for Events non-attendees
BRAVA ISLAND 75% for Companion
€000.00 for Events attendees
€000.00 for Events non-attendees
MAIO ISLAND 75% for Companion
€000.00 for Events attendees
€000.00 for Events non-attendees
Room rates by category PACK EMERGYS FREEDOM DAKAR
Early
until September 15
Regular
September 15 - September 24
Late
later October 16
In a single room plus breakfast Click here €000.00 €000.00 €000.00
In a double room breakfast included Click here €000.00 €000.00 €000.00
Menu or buffet lunch (water + soft) Click here €000.00 €000.00 €000.00
Menu or buffet dinner (water + soft) Click here €000.00 €000.00 €000.00
Airport / Hotel / Airport transfer Click here €000.00 €000.00 €000.00
Tourist tax / night / person Click here €000.00 €000.00 €000.00
Social event Click here €000.00 €000.00 €000.00
ITEM Catering service in Dakar
Early
until September 15
Regular
September 15 - September 24
Late
later October 16
In a single room plus breakfast Click here €000.00 €000.00 €000.00
In a double room breakfast included Click here €000.00 €000.00 €000.00
Menu or buffet lunch (water + soft) Click here €000.00 €000.00 €000.00
Menu or buffet dinner (water + soft) Click here €000.00 €000.00 €000.00

All cancellations must be received in writing. Cancellations received at the BASALT CONFERENCE office on or before July 31, 2022 will receive a full refund of the registration fees minus a 25% administrative charge. No refunds will be issued for additional activity fees unless the event is canceled. No cancellations will be accepted nor fees refunded after September 15, 2022. There will be no refunds for no-shows. BASALT CONFERENCE is not responsible for cancellations mailed or faxed but not received. All refunds will be issued by October 15, 2022. Please select Yes to confirm you have read and understand this policy.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Who can participate in the Event?
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Universities, scientists, research and development centres, academics, students, companies, business associations, farmers, researchers, public and private entities interested in the supply and demand of business opportunities; supply and demand of business partnerships and experts; supply and demand of products (all types); supply and demand of services (all types); supply and demand of equipment (all types), as well as the general public of any country with which the Republic of Cabo Verde has a relationship can participate in the event.

How can I participate?
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To participate in the event click here and follow the Steps indicated. In you need support please contact us by click here.

Where can I get a visa to enter and stay in Cabo Verde?
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For entry visas to the territory of the Republic of Cabo Verde, please click here.

If you need support in organizing your trip, please click here.

Not being a guest speaker, can I present a communication at the event?
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Anyone who is properly registered to participate in the event and wishes to present a communication in the event can do so. However, the theme of the communication should be related to the theme of the event and the communication should be a vehicle for disseminating innovation.

The communication should be sent to the Organization in advance and will be previously evaluated by the Scientific Committee of the event.

In what language can I submit my communication?
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During the event, the participants have a simultaneous translation service in three languages: Portuguese, English and French. In this way, a participant's communication can be made in one of the three languages mentioned above.

How do I organize my air travel to participate in the event?
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The event has an official carrier of the event on all its routes. See here the conditions.

For routes where the official carrier of the event does not operate and the Organization does not make available to you partner carriers, you can and should consult your usual carrier.

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How do I organise my stay in Cabo Verde during the event?
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The event has a hotel chain which is the Official Hotel of the event for your stay in Cabo Verde. See here the Official Hotel of the event.

The Organization also makes available to the participants of the event a network of Partner Hotels of the event. See here the partner hotels.

The cost of your stay in Cabo Verde is included in the packages, including transfers.

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Which currencies can I use in Cabo Verde for eventual payments that I will have to make?
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In Cabo Verde any internationally convertible currency can be used. You can use the Euro and the USD, for example, and the Euro has a fixed parity with the national currency of Cabo Verde, the Escudo of CV (1 Euro = 110.265 ECV). In Cabo Verde, you can use the main international credit cards. For more information,click here

What are the advantages of participating in the event?
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The advantages of participating in the event are numerous. Firstly, there is the possibility of listening to and interacting with some of the most renowned international researchers in the field of research, production and application of basalt powder in agriculture and basalt fiber in industry.

You will also have the opportunity to learn about the relevant impact and effect of applying basalt powder on agricultural productivity, the quality of the food produced, as well as its relevant effect on environmental preservation. This has a far-reaching impact on the growing challenges of food security and on the food security of an African population of over 1.3 billion people, most of whom are young and constantly growing.

Finally, you will also have the unique opportunity to meet companies, business people, potential partners, potential suppliers, investors and potential customers from different countries, namely Africa, Brazil and Europe.

FRIDAY, 07 JULY, 2023

10:00 - 10:15: Opening Ceremony of the Fair

10:15 – 23:00: FAIR - FLAVORS OF CABO VERDE

SATURDAY, 08 JULY, 2023

10:00 – 23:00: FAIR - FLAVORS OF CABO VERDE

10:00 – 18:00: Open Day

SUNDAY, 09 JULY, 2023

10:00 – 23:00: FAIR - FLAVORS OF CABO VERDE

10:00 – 18:00: Open Day

MONDAY, 10 JULY, 2023

08:00 - 08:30: Opening Ceremony of the Basalt Conference

10:00 – 23:00: FAIR - FLAVORS OF CABO VERDE

08:00 – 18:30: Basalt Conference

10:00 – 18:00: Open Day

TUESDAY, 11 JULY, 2023

10:00 – 23:00: FAIR - FLAVORS OF CABO VERDE

08:00 – 18:30: Basalt Conference

10:00 – 18:00: Open Day

19:00 – 23:00: Evening at the Plateau

18:30 - 19:00: Closing Ceremony of the Basalt Conference

WEDUESDAY, 12 JULY, 2023

10:00 – 23:00: FAIR - FLAVORS OF CABO VERDE

08:00 – 18:00: Guided tour to a basalt reserve with potential for the exploitation of agro minerals

08:00 – 18:00: Institutional meetings

10:00 – 18:00: Open Day

THURSDAY, 13 JULY, 2023

08:00 - 08:30: Opening Ceremony of the Atlantic Business Forum

10:00 – 23:00: FAIR - FLAVORS OF CABO VERDE

08:00 – 19:00: Atlantic Business Forum

10:00 – 18:00: Open Day

10:00 – 18:00: Institutional Presentation Session

10:00 – 18:00: Session of presentation of business partnerships

19:00 – 23:00: Evening at the Plateau

FRIDAY, 14 JULY, 2023

10:00 – 23:00: FAIR - FLAVORS OF CABO VERDE

08:00 – 19:00: Atlantic Business Forum

10:00 – 18:00: Open Day

10:00 – 18:00: Institutional Presentation Session

10:00 – 18:00: Session of presentation of business partnerships

SATURDAY, 15 JULY, 2023

10:00 – 23:00: FAIR - FLAVORS OF CABO VERDE

08:00 – 19:00: Atlantic Business Forum

10:00 – 18:00: Open Day

10:00 – 18:00: Institutional Presentation Session

10:00 – 18:00: Session of presentation of business partnerships

19:00 - 19:30: Closing Ceremony of the Atlantic Business Forum

20:00 – 23:00: CLOSING DINNER

SUNDAY, 16 JULY, 2023

08:00 – 19:00: ATLANTIC BUSINESS ROUND

ETHICS CODE
EMERGYS is a private company with Cape Verdean capital and established under Cape Verdean law, 100% owned by The Group ABRIMAR INVESTMENT, S.A., specialising in investment and management of social participation, and acting in the global market.

Emerging from one of Europe's most prestigious university institutions, EMERGYS has accumulated significant experience since the early 1990s and has built a strong foundation in organizing events in the demanding European university context.

EMERGYS pioneered relevant initiatives involving the business world in various sectors of economic activity, European and African universities, European and African public entities, as well as relevant international organizations specializing in the development and financing of investment projects.
EMERGYS manages five (5) business units: Basalt Conference ; Aatlantic Business Forum ; Aatlantic Business Round ; Ffavorss of Cabo Verde; i> Dispora Investor Forum; Atlantic Business Center .

A multidisciplinary team of dedicated, dynamic and experienced professionals with innovative ideas and ready to apply these ideas is prepared to turn an event into a wonderful experience. EMERGYS conducts Events of any scale from the design stage to its final successful completion.

EMERGYS focuses its activities and its business strategy on its Core sector, putting itself at the service of the development of nations and the welfare of citizens, and the assumption of social responsibility is an integral and structuring part of its corporate action.

In order to achieve these objectives, EMERGYS ensures respect for fundamental values ​​such as: responsibility, professionalism, integrity, independence, sharing of values ​​and an entrepreneurial vocation.

Article 1
Nature and scope

This Deontological Code is applicable to EMERGYS and to all companies that, having approved it, are in a controlling or group relationship with EMERGYS, as well as to the Complementary Business Groups formed by these companies, without prejudice to other legal and regulatory provisions to which, by virtue of the exercise of their duties, the holders of their respective corporate bodies are obliged, as well as to permanent or occasional employees, representatives, internal and external auditors and other persons providing them services on a permanent or occasional basis are required by virtue.

Article 2
Internal Organisation
1. Internal organisation

1.1 In order to avoid the occurrence of conflicts of interest between the company and its customers, or among customers, and except where expressly permitted by law and the Board of Directors of EMERGYS or of the participated companies so decide, the different activities developed, allowed by law, shall be organised and managed autonomously.

1.2 The organic structure of companies must allow, as far as possible, the assignment of employees exclusively to each activity, without interference in any other activity that may give rise to a conflict of interest.

1.3 Organic units must ensure high levels of technical competence and should have the adequate technical and human resources to provide services and to make available products and services under appropriate conditions of quality and efficiency.

2. The internal organisation shall also comply with the following principles:

2.1 The segmentation of markets and the diversification of products and services presuppose, on the part of the employees, the correct and permanent identification of the specific needs of each customer, contributing in this way to intensify the relationship with the customer and his/her loyalty.

2.2 The consideration of existing interconnections between the different specialised areas, aiming at the integral satisfaction of customers by obtaining the levels of quality and profitability that have been previously announced or contracted.

Article 3
Internal Operation and Control
1. The different areas and organic units of EMERGYS and of each participated company must set the performance of their duties in full and systematic compliance with the internal control procedures adopted at each level, in particular those relating to segregation of duties, justification of technical, accounting and financial information, risk assessment and achievement of objectives, thereby ensuring the appropriate transparency of the activities carried out.

2. The treatment of personal data of customers, financiers, investors, partners, suppliers and other creditors, with or without automated means, shall be governed by the security and confidentiality rules appropriate to the risk that the treatment of personal data presents, in particular, those relating to unauthorised access.

3. For the purpose of the provisions of the preceding paragraphs, the complete physical and functional separation between business activities and the respective operational control services must be observed.

4. The different organic units must ensure that customers are treated impeccably and contribute for their satisfaction, strive to ensure fair and timely handling of their complaints, and also to arrange the organisation of the archive and documentation in order to ensure their easy handling and identification in accordance with the needs of the internal and external audit functions and in compliance with the legal and regulatory provisions in force.

5. In any case, EMERGYS, as well as the companies in which it participates, such as the organic units of those companies, shall take, in internal operation and in relation to each other, the necessary measures to avoid the occurrence of conflicting situations or misuse of information, in conditions that do not conflict with the legal provisions.

6. The Company Secretary shall exercise the supervisory function of this Deontological Code and other internal regulations as well as the applicable norms and laws, carrying out permanent actions to verify and evaluate the internal control system of the company and associated companies.

Article 4
Information and Communication
1. The provision of services, compulsory or optional, to the general public, to customers in particular or to the competent authorities, shall be carried out with strict observance of the principle of legality, in particular the applicable legal provisions and specific regulatory standards.

2. Publicity about the company, the participated companies and their activities or products shall be promoted taking into account the legal discipline and specific internal regulations that apply to it.

3. In advertising or marketing actions, consumer interests shall be taken into account and the principles of truthfulness, objectivity, clarity and timeliness shall be respected.

Article 5
General Duties in the Performance of Functions
1. Employees are strictly prohibited from using for their own benefit or to the detriment of third parties any information obtained in connection with the professional activity.

2. In the performance of their duties, employees shall conduct their performance by the highest standards of personal integrity and honesty, complying with all legal and regulatory provisions in force applicable to the activities to which they are attached, as well as all professional deontological standards envisaged in the Codes of Conduct that regulate the industrial, commercial and service provision activities.

3. Employees in general and members of the management bodies in particular, as well as persons holding management, supervisory or similar positions, shall exercise with the diligence of a careful and prudent manager, in accordance with the principle of risk sharing and security of business activities, privileging the strict interest of customers, investors and the general public.

4. In the performance of their duties or in the provision of their services, employees shall:

4.1 Communicate promptly to the respective immediate superior any conflicts of interest or duties that may jeopardise the full observance of applicable standards of conduct;

4.2 Take appropriate measures within their power to frustrate practices they are aware of and that include misuse of information or constitute an infringement of current regulations, and shall immediately inform this fact to the respective immediate superior;

4.3 Observe market practices inherent to the activities they carry out, always following the strictest and most demanding ones;

4.4 Ensure, by all means at its disposal, the protection of the assets of the company and of the participated companies, as well as the assets of third parties whose management has been entrusted to them;

4.5 Maintain all information media inherent to their professional duties perfectly organised, performing the duties undertaken with transparency, good sense, effectiveness and prudence;

4.6 Ensure the conservation of the equipment and other means of work placed at their disposal, avoiding the inconvenient use of them or the occurrence of wastes and therefore contributing to the efficient management thereof;

4.7 Provide the customers and the general public with all the information requested, in harmony with the internal procedures in force and in full compliance with the strictness of professional secrecy;

4.8 Timely report customer complaints to the immediate superior, who must ensure the forwarding of the complaints in accordance with the standards that, for that purpose, are in force at the moment in the company or in the entities to which this Code applies;

4.9 Cooperate promptly with the supervisory bodies, in strict compliance with the legal limits, taking into account the scope of the specific assignments of those entities and in close connection with the audit entity, avoiding to obstruct the exercise of their functions.

Article 6
Public Statements
Employees may only make public statements, grant interviews, in particular to the media, or intervene in any other type of manifestation of the same kind that may involve EMERGYS and the disclosure of facts or elements relating to the life of the company or companies in which it participates, provided they have obtained prior written authorisation from the Board of Directors.

Article 7
Normal Operating Period
1. In the normal operating period which is fixed for any organic unit, no function shall be inaccessible, inactive, or with affected responsiveness.

2. Each job holder is personally responsible for ensuring the normal responsiveness of the respective function during his/her absences or impediments, even if they are temporary, by mobilising for this purpose the forms of substitution that are superiorly established.

3. Any restriction to full compliance with the provisions of the preceding paragraphs, in particular as a result of the shortage of staff present to ensure the combination of schedules, including the lunch period, shall be reported to the immediate superior to be adequately managed.

4. In addition to the personal responsibility referred to in the preceding paragraphs, it is the responsibility of the management to ensure that the substitution processes, with adequate alternative response capacity, are guaranteed by all members of the respective teams.

5. It is prohibited to claim as a justification of the impossibility of responding, especially in relations with the outside, the limitation of the ability to decide or the impossibility of doing so based on the absence or impediment of any employee.

Article 8
Competence, Diligence and Transparency
1. Employees must contribute to ensure that all customers are given competent, diligent, impartial, transparent and discreet treatment in absolute respect of their interests.

2. With regard to transactions on products marketed and services rendered, special consideration should be given to the following:

2.1 Obtaining the best conditions that the market makes feasible to realise the sales, always respecting the instructions received from the customer;

2.2 Prompt delivery of the sales order to the relevant sectors;

2.3 The resulting savings to the customer, therefore, employees shall not perform or incite customers to make repeated purchases when they are not justified or are intended to charge commissions or reach any other purpose unrelated to the customer interest.

3. They are especially forbidden:

3.1 The sale on credit, except when authorised from above;

3.2 The sale of products and/or services for the purpose of subsequently renegotiating the price for the satisfaction of customer orders previously received.

Article 9
Equality of Treatment
Employees shall cooperate in order to ensure equal treatment for all customers and shall not discriminate between them which is not the result of the rights they are entitled to, either by virtue of the nature or priority of their work or by virtue of any other legal provisions or regulations in force.

Article 10
Prevalence of Customer Interests
Absolute priority must be given to the interests of customers, in particular in the context of sales or provision of information, both in relation to the interests of the company, whatever its nature, and the interests of its employees.

Article 11
Conflict of interests
1. All the necessary efforts shall be taken to avoid the emergence of conflicts of interest between customers, particularly at the level of sales or service provision, on advantageous terms to some at the expense of others.

2. When conflicts cannot be avoided, they shall be resolved fairly, without privileging any particular customer.

3. In order to avoid conflicts between institutions, on the one hand, and the company customers, on the other hand, employees shall bear in mind that they are not allowed, without prior knowledge and written authorisation of customers:

3.1 To act as counterparty in the transactions they carry out on behalf of customers;

3.2 To subscribe requisitions, orders, receipts or invoices on behalf of customers;

3.3 To carry out, on behalf of customers, any other operations of a similar nature that may generate some conflict of interest with customers.

4. Managers, directors and managerial staff supervisors are prohibited from developing or participating directly or indirectly in businesses whose areas of interest are conflicting with those developed by EMERGYS. This ban remains valid for a period of three (3) years after the breach of its relationship with EMERGYS.

Article 12
Cooperation with Customers
1. In the performance of their duties, employees shall assure customers with the following:

1.1 Clarifications and information leading to reasoned, consistent and informed decisions regarding the quality of products and services provided;

1.2 Prompt and timely information on the execution and results of the operations carried out on behalf of the customer and on the occurrence of special difficulties or the impossibility of their realisation, in addition to any other facts or circumstances not subject to professional secrecy and which, by itself, can justify the amendment or revocation of orders or instructions they have formulated;

1.3 For the purpose of what is established in the preceding paragraph, the level of knowledge, experience and professionalism of customers, on the one hand, and their position in the market, on the other hand, shall be considered.

Article 13
Rules of Conduct
1. In the performance of their duties, EMERGYS employees shall base their performance on the highest standards of personal integrity and honesty, complying with all legal and regulatory provisions in force applicable to the activities to which they are attached.

2. In particular, EMERGYS employees assume the obligation to adopt certain standards of conduct, materialised in particular through the following duties:

2.1 Duty of responsibility – EMERGYS employees are responsible to the respective heads or competent social bodies to respect the applicable legal and internal regulations;

2.2 Duty of professionalism – EMERGYS employees, at all times during their activity, shall dedicate their best effort to the tasks entrusted to them, continuously seeking to improve and update their knowledge, with a view to the maintenance or improvement of their professional capacities and the improvement of the functions they perform;

2.3 Duty of integrity – EMERGYS employees shall refrain from receiving any kind of gratuity from third parties, as well as from adopting behaviors that may create in their interlocutors favouring expectations in their relations with EMERGYS, or with associated companies;

2.4 Duty of independence – EMERGYS employees shall conduct their relations with third parties with the utmost seriousness and impartiality, defending the best interests of EMERGYS;

2.5 Duty of confidentiality – EMERGYS employees shall keep absolute confidentiality in respect of all facts concerning the life of the company of which they are aware in the performance of their duties, or because of them, in order to avoid disclosure of facts and information which, in any way, could damage EMERGYS, and its associated companies or partners. Likewise, such employees shall not use this information for personal or third-party benefit.

3. This Deontological Code complies with the principle of subsidiarity, that is to say, its observance does not prevent the simultaneous application of the specific rules of conduct of other professional groups as well as of the specific regulations of the specialised directorates or departments.

Article 14
Specific Duties
1. Regardless of the rules of conduct mentioned in paragraph 2 of the previous article, EMERGYS employees recognize the existence of specific duties whose respect is essential for the proper operation of the company.

2. Amongst the specific duties, whose existence is recognised, the following are highlighted:

2.1 Duty of communication – Even if this is not prohibited by their personal status or contractual relationship, EMERGYS employees shall participate to their respective directorates or administrations any other professional activities they may carry out. The communication must take place before the beginning of the activity in question and the supporting document must be filed with the individual process of the employee;

2.2 Duty of loyalty – EMERGYS employees shall put all their knowledge and skills into the tasks entrusted to them, as well as act with loyalty to coworkers, refrain from making improper comments on them, in order to cultivate and maintain a correct and cordial relationship among all, to develop and strengthen a strong team spirit and cooperation;

2.3 Duty of parsimony – EMERGYS employees shall make a careful use of the assets entrusted to them in the scope of their duties, avoiding waste. Likewise, they shall not use, directly or indirectly, any assets of the company for the personal or third party's benefit;

2.4 Duty of weighing – EMERGYS employees shall refrain from invoking their professional quality in situations outside the company, where such invocation is contrary to the interests of the company, as well as acting in the performance of their duties and beyond, so as to call into question the public image of the company.

Article 15
Other Duties
1. EMERGYS employees in general and those whose activities are in direct contact with the public, in particular, shall contribute to ensuring that all customers are treated in a competent, diligent, impartial, transparent and discreet way, with absolute respect for their interests.

2. EMERGYS employees in general and those whose activities are directly linked to the relationship with third countries, in particular, are prohibited, and shall strive by all means within their power, to publicly make considerations or make comments of a political or religious nature on those countries and, especially, they shall respect cultural differences, habits and customs. Failure to comply strictly with the provisions of this paragraph is considered a very serious and punishable offense.

3. Whenever, in the course of their activities, EMERGYS employees are called upon to intervene in decision-making processes involving, directly or indirectly, organisations with which they collaborate or have collaborated, or persons to whom they are or have been linked by kinship or affinity, they shall communicate the existence of such links to their respective supervisors.

4. Whenever, in the exercise of their activity, EMERGYS employees are required to enter into contractual relations with natural or legal persons providing services, namely partners, they shall demand and control for strict compliance with this Deontological Code and of the other norms and regulations existing in the company as well as of all applicable legal provisions.

5. EMERGYS employees, who in any capacity have acquired relevant information capable of influencing the position of the company in the markets where it operates, such as estimates of results, significant acquisitions or partnerships, the taking or loss of large contracts, during the period prior to the respective disclosure, they shall not:

5.1 disclose this information to third parties;

5.2 transact securities of the company or associated companies, strategic partners or companies involved in transactions or relationships with EMERGYS, which constitute or may constitute in the future relevant facts.

6. The principle of non-discrimination based on (ancestry) ancendant, gender, race, language, territory of origin, religion, political beliefs, and unionisation shall be observed in the relations between the corporate bodies of the companies associated with EMERGYS, its partners and its employees, as well as in the relations between employees with one another. Failure to comply strictly with the provisions of this paragraph shall be considered a very serious and punishable offense.

Article 16
Commitments and Links
In the relations between the corporate bodies of the companies associated with EMERGYS, its partners and its employees, as well as in the relations between these employees with one another and with third parties, only written acts, duly authorised, will be taken into account for commitments and links of any type that empower EMERGYS. Verbal agreements are excluded.

Article 17
Disciplinary Action
1. The violation by EMERGYS employees of the deontological rules contained in this Code constitutes a disciplinary offense punishable under the applicable disciplinary regime, without prejudice to civil, administrative or criminal liability that may occur.

2. The members of the corporate bodies and other employees of EMERGYS are obliged to provide all the information requested to them in connection with the initiation of disciplinary proceedings and in relation to the facts connected with them, in compliance with applicable legal and regulatory provisions.

Article 18
Commitment to Fund Providers
Fund Providers allow EMERGYS to finance its activities. Therefore, EMERGYS commits itself to:

■ ensure the continuity of the company;

■ achieve a sound return on own funds in the long term, which is proportionate to the extent of the risk in the sector;

■ provide relevant information in due time;

■ take all necessary measures to prevent transactions not permitted by law.

Article 19
Our conduct with regard to subcontractors
Subcontractors provide EMERGYS with products and services that EMERGYS uses in its activities. Therefore, EMERGYS commits itself to:

■ select and subcontract based on generally accepted market principles;

■ pay competitive market prices and set reasonable requirements;

■ establishing a lasting and stable relationship, sharing of value, quality, in competition and reliability;

■ pay on time for the products and services as agreed;

■ promote openness and reliability in all its activities;

■ maintain the integrity of the relationship by not accepting invitations or favours that might jeopardize this principle.

Article 20
Liability
1. Those who steer on the basis of an effective implication, and considering the activities and the position of EMERGYS regarding this Deontological Code, an open and diligent attitude can be expected from EMERGYS.

2. Consequently, EMERGYS is, where applicable, responsible for the proper application of this Deontological Code. Moreover, EMERGYS also commits itself to examine all requests, suggestions and fair claims.

Article 21
Declaration of Honour
At the commencement of functions, all EMERGYS employees must sign a declaration of adherence to this Deontological Code. Subsequently, and at such intervals as may be fixed, they shall declare that, in the meantime, no violations of the principles and duties established therein have occurred.

Article 22
Other Provisions
1. Should a EMERGYS employee violate simultaneously the norms provided in this Deontological Code and other norms of professional deontology to which he/she is legally bound, this Deontological Code shall only apply when the alluded rules to which the employee is bound are less demanding than those provided for in this Deontological Code, safeguarding that the professional status of the employee, in cases where it has the force of law, does not oppose that.

2. This Deontological Code shall enter into force in each company on the day immediately following its approval by the respective Board of Directors, without prejudice to each one adopting, for its own scope, specific and complementary rules to that code.

3. The Board of Directors reviews this Deontological Code every two years.

July 10 to 12 in Cabo Verde

THE SPEAKERS OF BASALT CONFERENCE

 

BASALT THE WEALTH OF NATIONSTHE EVENT« APPLICATION OF BASALT POWDER IN AGRICULTURE AND BASALT FIBER IN INDUSTRY»
info@basaltconference.com
www.basaltconference.com



    RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

Agromineral and food quality

Agromineral and food quality

Agromineral in agriculture

Agromineral in agriculture

Main benefits of basalt powder

Main benefits of basalt powder

Soil remineralisation

Soil remineralisation

Basalt agromineral potential

Basalt agromineral potential

Fertilization of agricultural soils

Fertilization of agricultural soils

Research

Development

Science

Technology

Science

Science and Technology

    SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Science

Science

Technology

Technology

Technology transfer

Technology transfer

Research and innovation

Research and innovation

Main Science and Technology Indicators

Main Science and Technology Indicators

Academic partnerships

Academic partnerships

Science

Science

Science

Science

Science

Technology

Technology

Technology

Technology

s

Technology

    INDUSTRIAL INNOVATION

Basalt fiber application

Basalt fiber application

Automotive parts based on basalt fiber

Automotive parts based on basalt fiber

Aerospace

Aerospace

Corrosion resistance

Corrosion resistance

Applications of basalt fiber materials

Applications of basalt fiber materials

Basalt fiber mechanical properties

Basalt fiber mechanical properties

Industry

Innovation

Innovation

Innovation

Industrial Innovation

BASALT CONFERENCE

BASALT - THE WEALTH OF NATIONS

Basalt is a dark-coloured volcanic rock composed of plagioclase, pyroxene and olivine. It is a tenacious and resistant rock with a density approximately 5% higher than that of glass. Basalt fibre, a derivative of the rock's casting process (single ingredient used in fibre production), is of superior quality to other known fibres for thermal stability, heat and sound insulation, vibration resistance, durability and lightness, that is to say, in a summarized way, it can be said that basalt fibre is a type of fibre with better performance with regard to the physical-mechanical properties.

Basalt fibre had a recent development when compared to the traditional fibres used in the manufacture of polymer composites, such as glass fibre, carbon fibre and aramid. Its strength and modulus properties are located between those recorded by the E-glass fibres and S-glass fibres. In addition, they have a higher working temperature, good chemical and impact resistance, corrosion resistance and less release of gases at the burn.

Agrominerals in agriculture (basalt powder), the subject of the International Conference, proved capable of having a great impact in particularly: profitability of agricultural production, environmental protection and human health; quality of the food produced; availability of fertilizers for the majority of micro, small and medium agricultural producers; development of the innovative industrial chain based on basalt fiber, which is increasingly used in a wide field of applications.

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The Basalt

» The use of basalt in the manufacture of composite materials has many unparalleled advantages. The resulting composites allow to optimize the properties of the materials, including the mechanical, chemical and physical properties, as well as the thermal, electrical, optical and acoustic properties. Due to its high strength and lightness, resulting from the physical and mechanical properties of basalt fibre, these composite materials thus have a wide field of industrial application.

The low price of basalt fibre, which may be lower than that of fibreglass-E, justifies the increasing use of this fibre. For these reasons, basalt fibre is increasingly used in a wide range of applications, including the manufacture of pressure vessels, cylinders, profiles, automotive parts, wind turbines, reinforcing concrete structures, fire-resisting textile materials (in the aerospace and automotive industries), maritime applications, military industry, and various other products and fields of application.


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Treatments NUTRIENT ACCUMULATION
N P K Ca Mg B Cu Fe Mn Zn
No fertilization 13,9 1,7 14,1 16,0 4,3 47,5 15,5 247,0 987,0 40,0
NPK 13,9 2,2 12,4 18,4 4,4 45,2 6,2 331,0 976,0 41,3
NPK +micro 13,4 1,4 10,5 16,1 4,1 47,1 7,0 330,0 991,0 44,1
Basalt powder 15,7 2,3 14,1 22,9 5,6 52,2 7,6 477,0 1001,0 42,0
Legenda: N = Nitrogen P = Phosphorus K = Potassium Ca = Calcium Mg = Magnesium B = Boron Cu = Copper Fe = Iron Mn = Manganese Zn = Zinc

THE EVENT PACKAGES

  • Access to the Atlantic Business Forum
  • Access to the Atlantic Business Round
  • Access to the Cape Verde Flavors Fair
  • Exhibitor status with a 3 m x 3 m stand
  • Space and time for institutional presentation
  • Two (2) Coffee breaks per day during the event
  • Lunch per day during the Event (1 pax)
  • Welcome Reception
  • Gala diner
  • Transfers
  • Event Documentation
  • Branding on the event website

ONLINE REGISTRATION

The participant must complete the online registration, indicate the reference of the chosen package, attach it to the proof of payment and submit it.
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REGISTRATION FORM

As an alternative to online registration, the participant must access the registration form is available. Please, complete the registration form, sign it and attach it to the proof of payment and send it to e-mail: finance@emergys.pt

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THE EVENT PACKAGES

  • Access to the Basalt Conference
  • Access to the Atlantic Business Round
  • Access to the Cape Verde Flavors Fair
  • Exhibitor status with a 3 m x 3 m stand
  • Space and time for institutional presentation
  • Two (2) Coffee breaks per day during the event
  • Lunch per day during the Event (1 pax)
  • Welcome Reception
  • Gala diner
  • Transfers
  • Event Documentation
  • Branding on the event website

ONLINE REGISTRATION

The participant must complete the online registration, indicate the reference of the chosen package, attach it to the proof of payment and submit it.
For online registration, please click here

REGISTRATION FORM

As an alternative to online registration, the participant must access the registration form is available. Please, complete the registration form, sign it and attach it to the proof of payment and send it to e-mail: finance@emergys.pt

For download registration form, please click here


THE EVENT PACKAGES

  • Access to the Atlantic Business Round
  • Space and time for institutional presentation
  • Two (2) Coffee breaks per day during the event
  • Lunch per day during the Event (1 pax)
  • Welcome Reception
  • Gala diner
  • Transfers
  • Event Documentation
  • Branding on the event website

ONLINE REGISTRATION

The participant must complete the online registration, indicate the reference of the chosen package, attach it to the proof of payment and submit it.
For online registration, please click here

REGISTRATION FORM

As an alternative to online registration, the participant must access the registration form is available. Please, complete the registration form, sign it and attach it to the proof of payment and send it to e-mail: finance@emergys.pt

For download registration form, please click here


THE EVENT PACKAGES

  • Access to the Cape Verde Flavors Fair
  • Exhibitor status with a 3 m x 3 m stand
  • Space and time for institutional presentation
  • Two (2) Coffee breaks per day during the event
  • Lunch per day during the Event (1 pax)
  • Welcome Reception
  • Gala diner
  • Transfers
  • Event Documentation
  • Branding on the event website

ONLINE REGISTRATION

The participant must complete the online registration, indicate the reference of the chosen package, attach it to the proof of payment and submit it.
For online registration, please click here

REGISTRATION FORM

As an alternative to online registration, the participant must access the registration form is available. Please, complete the registration form, sign it and attach it to the proof of payment and send it to e-mail: finance@emergys.pt

For download registration form, please click here


VISAS

Citizens from certain countries are exempt from visas to enter and stay in Cabo Verde for a certain period. However, under the terms of the law, it is mandatory to pre-register at least 5 days before the start date of the trip, on the platform www.ease.gov.cv. An airport tax is due and must be paid directly to the competent authorities, at the airport of arrival: approximately € 31.00.
For pre-register,

ONLINE REGISTRATION

The participant must complete the online registration, indicate the reference of the chosen package, attach the payment receipt and submit it.
For online registration ,

REGISTRATION FORM

As an alternative to online registration, the participant must access the registration form is available. Please, complete the registration form, sign it and attach it to the proof of payment and send it to e-mail: finance@emergys.pt

For download registration form, please click here


VISAS

Citizens from certain countries are exempt from visas to enter and stay in Cabo Verde for a certain period. However, under the terms of the law, it is mandatory to pre-register at least 5 days before the start date of the trip, on the platform www.ease.gov.cv. An airport tax is due and must be paid directly to the competent authorities, at the airport of arrival: approximately € 31.00.
For pre-register,

ONLINE REGISTRATION

The participant must complete the online registration, indicate the reference of the chosen package, attach the payment receipt and submit it.
For online registration ,

REGISTRATION FORM

As an alternative to online registration, the participant must access the registration form is available. Please, complete the registration form, sign it and attach it to the proof of payment and send it to e-mail: finance@emergys.pt

For download registration form, please click here

  • THE BASALT POWDER

    Studies indicate that conventional agriculture does not allow proper uptake of elements by plants, as 85-90% of nutrient acquisition by plants is mediated by microorganisms. Studies also indicate that in the absence of minerals, people need to eat twice as much meat, three times as much fruit and four to five times as many vegetables to ingest the same amount of minerals at 1940s levels...

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  • THE BENEFITS OF BASALT POWDER

    Basalt powder will recondition the soil naturally, giving healthier plants, fruit and vegetables and higher yields, faster.

    Basalt powder is a soil enhancer and 100% remineraliser consisting of natural organic minerals.

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  • THE CONSTITUENT ELEMENTS OF BASALT

    Silicates are necessary in building plant protein and in the synthesis of certain vitamins in plants. Silicates function as a vital element in protecting plants against insects and fungi attack, strengthening qualities and have been found to influence other minerals useful in plant metabolism...

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  • THE BASALT FIBER

    Basalt is a mineral of volcanic origin, dark or black. It is a heavy, tenacious and resilient rock. Its density is approximately 5% higher than that of glass.

    Basalt fiber results from the treatment of basaltic rock, composed of minerals such as plagioclase, pyroxene and olivine. As a by-product of basalt's own casting process (single ingredient used in fiber production), basalt fiber is of superior quality to other known fibers for ...

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  • THE CHARACTERISTICS OF BASALT FIBER

    In the industrial field, for example, basalt wool is produced by the melting of the basaltic rock at high temperatures, typically at 1450 º C, and is subsequently transformed into fibres by a centrifuging process.

    These fibres have excellent chemical and thermal resistance, besides having low thermal conductivity associated to a perfect acoustic absorption. Basalt fibres ...

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  • THE BASALT FIBER APPLICATIONS

    Production of high quality textile fibers, floor tiles, acid-resistant equipment for heavy industrial use, namely: Aerospace application; Agriculture; Automotive and Transportation; Building and Infrastructure; Energy; Pipes and Tanks; Marine; Sports and Recreation; basalt plastic pipers, basalt plastic reinforcement bars, basalt fiber roofing felt (ruberoid), basalt laminate used as a protective coating, heat-insulating basalt fiber materials...

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  • AGROMINERAL AND FOOD QUALITY

    Experiments carried out with organic onion using rock powder showed the following results: 82% more calcium than conventional cultivation; 48% more magnesium and 30% more potassium than in conventional cultivation. Regarding the Zn content, cultivation using rock powder in soil fertilization has shown an extraordinary increase in the zinc (Zn) content in the food produced: 1073%! In other words, the conventional culture has a low zinc (Zn) content...

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  • CONSUMPTION OF FERTILIZRES IN ECOWAS

    The Central African region had the lowest consumption, at only 5.2 kg per ha. FAO data further showed that West Africa had the largest average increase in nutrient consumption, especially nitrogen, which nearly tripled in a decade, from 2.7 kg per ha in 2008 to 8 kg per ha in 2018; phosphate consumption increased over the same period from 0.9 kg per ha to 2.9 kg per ha...

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  • INTERNATIONAL FERTILIZERS CONSUMATION

    The average fertilizer consumption in Africa is 10 kg / ha, about 10% of the world average, and almost 20 times less than the Asian average (191 kg / ha) and 9 times less than the Latin American average (94 kg / ha). The low use of fertilizers in Africa is due to the high price of fertilizers, given the purchasing power of farmers and the lack of alternatives available to producers and farmers.

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