We are developing a whole new set of tutorials, with full sound and streaming video, from our web site. These tutorials will cover an increasing number of topics in AGROBASE Generation II. They are designed to help new users quickly gain a basic competence in using the software, and current users increase their proficiency. These tutorials would be especially relevant for new staff replacing current users of the software in an organization. Please take a few moments to view the new tutorial on how to create an experiment in Generation II (http://www.agronomix.mb.ca/tutorials/). Any feedback on viewing these tutorials would be welcome.

Check out the testimonials from some of our users worldwide.

The latest addition is from Professor Maryke Labuschagne, Head of the Plant Breeding Department, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa.

Professor Labuschagne uses AGROBASE to train post-graduate students in plant breeding.

Our new SQL-Server version of AGROBASE Generation II has been released as a beta for final testing, and we expect a general release in July. We are excited about this new version, which offers considerably more processing power for our users worldwide.

SQL will make our system faster and more reliable. The data migration tool is intended to provide a smooth transition to the MS-SQL server database. Our internal tests have shown some significant speed gains in data querying and viewing.

More details coming soon!

Adelaide, Australia Courses

The intro and advanced courses, July 21-24 and 27-29, in Adelaide, Australia, still have openings. If you are interested in these courses, it is still not too late to register. We would be pleased to see you in beautiful Adelaide!

St Louis and Duesseldorf registration forms

Registration forms are now available on our website for the combined intro to advanced courses in Duesseldorf and St Louis in January and February 2010. Remember, you can register for any 2, 3, 4, or all 5 days – you can choose the days and topics that are relevant for you. Register by the early-bird dates for the lowest possible registration fees.

Stellenbosch Training Course

Right after the SAPBA 8th symposium, there will be an intro/advanced training course, March 18-19 and 22-24, 2010. Registration forms and further details will be forthcoming.

Plant Breeding Symposium, 2010, South Africa

The Southern African Plant Breeding Association (SAPBA) announces the 8th SAPBA symposium to be held from March 15th – 17th, 2010, at the Spier Wine Estate near Stellenbosch, South Africa. For general inquiries, please e-mail the symposium secretariat at marizanne.horn@sensako.co.za. The association’s web site, which is being updated, is http://www.sapba.co.za/. Dr Mulitze, President and CEO of Agronomix Software, is one of the speakers. Click here to view the announcement.