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Trends in wheat production and consumption in SudanCIMMYT
Presentation by Dr. Mohamed B. Elgali (University of Gezira, Sudan) at Wheat for Food Security in Africa conference, Oct 9, 2012, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SECURITY IN AZERBAIJANExternalEvents
http://www.fao.org/globalsoilpartnership/en/
This presentation was presented during the Eurasian Soil Partnership workshop that was held on 29 February - 02 March 2016 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan and it was made by Yagub Guliyev.
"Changing Land Tenure and Farm Structure in Central Asia" presented by Zvi Lerman, at Regional Research Conference “Agricultural Transformation and Food Security in Central Asia”, April 8-9, 2014, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Presentation from March 1, 2012 discussion on experiences in the Sahel using Climate Smart Agriculture to increase productivity and resiliency including lessons learned from farmer innovations and observed landscape transformations in Niger, Burkina Faso & Mali.
FInd out more at http://www.wri.org/event/2012/03/building-climate-smart-agriculture-and-resiliency-sahel
"Mechanization and Agricultural Transformation in Asia and Africa: Sharing Development Experiences: Pakistan", presented by S. G. Abbas, at NSD/IFPRI workshop on "Mechanization and Agricultural Transformation in Asia and Africa", June 18-19, 2014, Beijing, China
Trends in wheat production and consumption in SudanCIMMYT
Presentation by Dr. Mohamed B. Elgali (University of Gezira, Sudan) at Wheat for Food Security in Africa conference, Oct 9, 2012, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SECURITY IN AZERBAIJANExternalEvents
http://www.fao.org/globalsoilpartnership/en/
This presentation was presented during the Eurasian Soil Partnership workshop that was held on 29 February - 02 March 2016 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan and it was made by Yagub Guliyev.
"Changing Land Tenure and Farm Structure in Central Asia" presented by Zvi Lerman, at Regional Research Conference “Agricultural Transformation and Food Security in Central Asia”, April 8-9, 2014, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Presentation from March 1, 2012 discussion on experiences in the Sahel using Climate Smart Agriculture to increase productivity and resiliency including lessons learned from farmer innovations and observed landscape transformations in Niger, Burkina Faso & Mali.
FInd out more at http://www.wri.org/event/2012/03/building-climate-smart-agriculture-and-resiliency-sahel
"Mechanization and Agricultural Transformation in Asia and Africa: Sharing Development Experiences: Pakistan", presented by S. G. Abbas, at NSD/IFPRI workshop on "Mechanization and Agricultural Transformation in Asia and Africa", June 18-19, 2014, Beijing, China
DevOps and Testing slides at DASA ConnectKari Kakkonen
My and Rik Marselis slides at 30.5.2024 DASA Connect conference. We discuss about what is testing, then what is agile testing and finally what is Testing in DevOps. Finally we had lovely workshop with the participants trying to find out different ways to think about quality and testing in different parts of the DevOps infinity loop.
Maruthi Prithivirajan, Head of ASEAN & IN Solution Architecture, Neo4j
Get an inside look at the latest Neo4j innovations that enable relationship-driven intelligence at scale. Learn more about the newest cloud integrations and product enhancements that make Neo4j an essential choice for developers building apps with interconnected data and generative AI.
Securing your Kubernetes cluster_ a step-by-step guide to success !KatiaHIMEUR1
Today, after several years of existence, an extremely active community and an ultra-dynamic ecosystem, Kubernetes has established itself as the de facto standard in container orchestration. Thanks to a wide range of managed services, it has never been so easy to set up a ready-to-use Kubernetes cluster.
However, this ease of use means that the subject of security in Kubernetes is often left for later, or even neglected. This exposes companies to significant risks.
In this talk, I'll show you step-by-step how to secure your Kubernetes cluster for greater peace of mind and reliability.
Why You Should Replace Windows 11 with Nitrux Linux 3.5.0 for enhanced perfor...SOFTTECHHUB
The choice of an operating system plays a pivotal role in shaping our computing experience. For decades, Microsoft's Windows has dominated the market, offering a familiar and widely adopted platform for personal and professional use. However, as technological advancements continue to push the boundaries of innovation, alternative operating systems have emerged, challenging the status quo and offering users a fresh perspective on computing.
One such alternative that has garnered significant attention and acclaim is Nitrux Linux 3.5.0, a sleek, powerful, and user-friendly Linux distribution that promises to redefine the way we interact with our devices. With its focus on performance, security, and customization, Nitrux Linux presents a compelling case for those seeking to break free from the constraints of proprietary software and embrace the freedom and flexibility of open-source computing.
A tale of scale & speed: How the US Navy is enabling software delivery from l...sonjaschweigert1
Rapid and secure feature delivery is a goal across every application team and every branch of the DoD. The Navy’s DevSecOps platform, Party Barge, has achieved:
- Reduction in onboarding time from 5 weeks to 1 day
- Improved developer experience and productivity through actionable findings and reduction of false positives
- Maintenance of superior security standards and inherent policy enforcement with Authorization to Operate (ATO)
Development teams can ship efficiently and ensure applications are cyber ready for Navy Authorizing Officials (AOs). In this webinar, Sigma Defense and Anchore will give attendees a look behind the scenes and demo secure pipeline automation and security artifacts that speed up application ATO and time to production.
We will cover:
- How to remove silos in DevSecOps
- How to build efficient development pipeline roles and component templates
- How to deliver security artifacts that matter for ATO’s (SBOMs, vulnerability reports, and policy evidence)
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zkStudyClub - Reef: Fast Succinct Non-Interactive Zero-Knowledge Regex ProofsAlex Pruden
This paper presents Reef, a system for generating publicly verifiable succinct non-interactive zero-knowledge proofs that a committed document matches or does not match a regular expression. We describe applications such as proving the strength of passwords, the provenance of email despite redactions, the validity of oblivious DNS queries, and the existence of mutations in DNA. Reef supports the Perl Compatible Regular Expression syntax, including wildcards, alternation, ranges, capture groups, Kleene star, negations, and lookarounds. Reef introduces a new type of automata, Skipping Alternating Finite Automata (SAFA), that skips irrelevant parts of a document when producing proofs without undermining soundness, and instantiates SAFA with a lookup argument. Our experimental evaluation confirms that Reef can generate proofs for documents with 32M characters; the proofs are small and cheap to verify (under a second).
Paper: https://eprint.iacr.org/2023/1886
In the rapidly evolving landscape of technologies, XML continues to play a vital role in structuring, storing, and transporting data across diverse systems. The recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) present new methodologies for enhancing XML development workflows, introducing efficiency, automation, and intelligent capabilities. This presentation will outline the scope and perspective of utilizing AI in XML development. The potential benefits and the possible pitfalls will be highlighted, providing a balanced view of the subject.
We will explore the capabilities of AI in understanding XML markup languages and autonomously creating structured XML content. Additionally, we will examine the capacity of AI to enrich plain text with appropriate XML markup. Practical examples and methodological guidelines will be provided to elucidate how AI can be effectively prompted to interpret and generate accurate XML markup.
Further emphasis will be placed on the role of AI in developing XSLT, or schemas such as XSD and Schematron. We will address the techniques and strategies adopted to create prompts for generating code, explaining code, or refactoring the code, and the results achieved.
The discussion will extend to how AI can be used to transform XML content. In particular, the focus will be on the use of AI XPath extension functions in XSLT, Schematron, Schematron Quick Fixes, or for XML content refactoring.
The presentation aims to deliver a comprehensive overview of AI usage in XML development, providing attendees with the necessary knowledge to make informed decisions. Whether you’re at the early stages of adopting AI or considering integrating it in advanced XML development, this presentation will cover all levels of expertise.
By highlighting the potential advantages and challenges of integrating AI with XML development tools and languages, the presentation seeks to inspire thoughtful conversation around the future of XML development. We’ll not only delve into the technical aspects of AI-powered XML development but also discuss practical implications and possible future directions.
Observability Concepts EVERY Developer Should Know -- DeveloperWeek Europe.pdfPaige Cruz
Monitoring and observability aren’t traditionally found in software curriculums and many of us cobble this knowledge together from whatever vendor or ecosystem we were first introduced to and whatever is a part of your current company’s observability stack.
While the dev and ops silo continues to crumble….many organizations still relegate monitoring & observability as the purview of ops, infra and SRE teams. This is a mistake - achieving a highly observable system requires collaboration up and down the stack.
I, a former op, would like to extend an invitation to all application developers to join the observability party will share these foundational concepts to build on:
Generative AI Deep Dive: Advancing from Proof of Concept to ProductionAggregage
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Building RAG with self-deployed Milvus vector database and Snowpark Container...Zilliz
This talk will give hands-on advice on building RAG applications with an open-source Milvus database deployed as a docker container. We will also introduce the integration of Milvus with Snowpark Container Services.
Essentials of Automations: The Art of Triggers and Actions in FMESafe Software
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We’ll kick things off by showcasing the most commonly used event-based triggers, introducing you to various automation workflows like manual triggers, schedules, directory watchers, and more. Plus, see how these elements play out in real scenarios.
Whether you’re tweaking your current setup or building from the ground up, this session will arm you with the tools and insights needed to transform your FME usage into a powerhouse of productivity. Join us to discover effective strategies that simplify complex processes, enhancing your productivity and transforming your data management practices with FME. Let’s turn complexity into clarity and make your workspaces work wonders!
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LF Energy Webinar: Electrical Grid Modelling and Simulation Through PowSyBl -...DanBrown980551
Do you want to learn how to model and simulate an electrical network from scratch in under an hour?
Then welcome to this PowSyBl workshop, hosted by Rte, the French Transmission System Operator (TSO)!
During the webinar, you will discover the PowSyBl ecosystem as well as handle and study an electrical network through an interactive Python notebook.
PowSyBl is an open source project hosted by LF Energy, which offers a comprehensive set of features for electrical grid modelling and simulation. Among other advanced features, PowSyBl provides:
- A fully editable and extendable library for grid component modelling;
- Visualization tools to display your network;
- Grid simulation tools, such as power flows, security analyses (with or without remedial actions) and sensitivity analyses;
The framework is mostly written in Java, with a Python binding so that Python developers can access PowSyBl functionalities as well.
What you will learn during the webinar:
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Discover how MongoDB Atlas and vector search technology can revolutionize your application's search capabilities. This comprehensive presentation covers:
* What is Vector Search?
* Importance and benefits of vector search
* Practical use cases across various industries
* Step-by-step implementation guide
* Live demos with code snippets
* Enhancing LLM capabilities with vector search
* Best practices and optimization strategies
Perfect for developers, AI enthusiasts, and tech leaders. Learn how to leverage MongoDB Atlas to deliver highly relevant, context-aware search results, transforming your data retrieval process. Stay ahead in tech innovation and maximize the potential of your applications.
#MongoDB #VectorSearch #AI #SemanticSearch #TechInnovation #DataScience #LLM #MachineLearning #SearchTechnology
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• Why is it important?
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• Phases in Communication Mining
• Demo on Platform overview
• Q/A
GDG Cloud Southlake #33: Boule & Rebala: Effective AppSec in SDLC using Deplo...James Anderson
Effective Application Security in Software Delivery lifecycle using Deployment Firewall and DBOM
The modern software delivery process (or the CI/CD process) includes many tools, distributed teams, open-source code, and cloud platforms. Constant focus on speed to release software to market, along with the traditional slow and manual security checks has caused gaps in continuous security as an important piece in the software supply chain. Today organizations feel more susceptible to external and internal cyber threats due to the vast attack surface in their applications supply chain and the lack of end-to-end governance and risk management.
The software team must secure its software delivery process to avoid vulnerability and security breaches. This needs to be achieved with existing tool chains and without extensive rework of the delivery processes. This talk will present strategies and techniques for providing visibility into the true risk of the existing vulnerabilities, preventing the introduction of security issues in the software, resolving vulnerabilities in production environments quickly, and capturing the deployment bill of materials (DBOM).
Speakers:
Bob Boule
Robert Boule is a technology enthusiast with PASSION for technology and making things work along with a knack for helping others understand how things work. He comes with around 20 years of solution engineering experience in application security, software continuous delivery, and SaaS platforms. He is known for his dynamic presentations in CI/CD and application security integrated in software delivery lifecycle.
Gopinath Rebala
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1. “IN the Name of Allah The Most Beneficent
and the Most Merciful”
2. PAKISTAN
An Overview
Presented By:
Abdul Qaddus Malik
Director Agriculture
ICT Administration
Islamabad
3. HISTORY
Before 1947 it was under the rule of British Govt.
and it was known as Sub-Continent.
Allama Iqbal Gave the idea of Pakistan.
Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah Changed the
Dream of Separate Home land into Reality
14 August 1947, PAKISTAN emerged as an
independent Islamic State on the Map of the
World
4. INTRODUCTION
ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF PAKISTAN
Area= 795,096 sq.km
Population = 180 million
Capital city: Islamabad
Religion:97% Muslims, 3%Christians and Hindus
Government: Federal Republic
Head of State: Asif Ali Zardari
Head of Government: Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gillani
Real GDP Growth Rate: 5.8%
Annual Per Capita Income:US$1,085
Legal System: Common Law
Major Industries: Textile, Sugar, Vegetable Oils, Agricultural Products,
Cement, Fertilizers, Steel, Chemicals, Sporting Goods, Carpets.
Major Trading Partners: USA, China, Japan, UK, Germany, Saudi Arabia,
UAE.
5. Population (Million)
100
140
160
20
60
180
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
Year
2005
2006
2007
2008
POPULATION TREND
6. Geographical Position
It lies between 23-35 to 37- 05 north latitude and
60-50 to 77- 50 east longitude touching the
Hindukush Mountains in the north and extending
from the Pamirs to the Arabian Sea.
Pakistan is bounded by Iran in the west,
Afghanistan in the north-west, India in the east and
south east and Arabian Sea in the south. There is a
common border with China alongside Gilgit and
Baltistan in the north.
7.
8. Climate
Pakistan enjoys a considerable measure of
variety of Climate
North and north western high mountainous
ranges are extremely cold in winter while
months of April to September are very pleasant.
The plains of the Indus valley are extremely hot
in summer with a cold and dry weather in
winter.
The coastal strip in the South has a moderate
climate
11. AGRICULTURE
The Backbone of Pakistan’s Economy
Agriculture is the mainstay of Pakistan’s
economy.
Nearly 21% of total output (GDP)
44 percent of total employment is
generated in agriculture.
It also contributes substantially to
Pakistan’s exports.
12. Land Utilization (Million hectare)
Area 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08
S.No.
1. Geographical Area 79.61 79.61 79.61 79.61
2. Reported Area 57.06 57.22 57.25 57.25
3. Not available for cultivation 22.81 22.88 22.70 22.70
4. Agricultural Land 34.25 31.08 31.03 31.03
5. Forest Area 4.01 4.03 4.20 4.20
6. Arable Land 30.24 22.05 22.03 22.03
7. Cultivable Waste 8.17 8.12 8.32 8.32
8. Total cultivated area 22.07 29.6 29.4 29.4
9. Current Fallow 6.43 6.47 6.44 6.44
10. Net Area Sown 15.64 15.58 15.59 15.59
11. Area Sown More than Once 7.00 7.55 7.92 7.92
12. Total Cropped Area 22.64 23.13 23.51 23.51
17. Mango Fruits
Dates
Citrus
Pomegranate
Apple Grapes
18. Key Facts
Poverty in the rural areas is significantly higher
than in the urban areas.
68% of the Pakistan’s population lives in rural
areas.
60% of Pakistan’s rural poor are landless.
– 45% are non- agricultural households
– 15% are landless agricultural laborers.
With a little developed Non Farm Sector burden
is on the agriculture sector
19. Barrier to Sustainable Land Management
Policy
– Inappropriate subsidies & limited land use
planning
Institutional
– Limited institutional capacity & coordination,
knowledge gaps, lack of awareness.
Financial
– Insufficient funding
Socio-economic
– Vulnerability to climate change impacts & land
tenure insecurity
20. Inequitable land distribution and fragmentation
Land degradation (waterlogging, salinity/sodicity, soil
erosion and nutrient deficiency)
Water scarcity, lack of storage facilities, excessive
losses and low water productivity
Low crop productivity
Lack of grading, storage and processing facilities for
fruits, vegetables and floriculture resulting in high post
harvest losses
inadequate availability, poor quality & high cost of key
inputs (seed, fertilizer, pesticide, water, energy, feed,
fodder & veterinary drugs)
21. Measures Taken
Controlling water logging and salinity
through community involvement.
President’s Programme for lining canals,
water courses and water storage ponds.
Integrated watershed management to
check water erosion.
22. Barani (arid) Areas Development Program.
Construction of small dams to store runoff
water.
Rehabilitation of degraded rangelands.
Launching of National afforestation
programme
National Sustainable Land Management
project.
23. Improve network of farm to market roads
Improve marketing infrastructure systems
-improve existing and establish new
markets
Develop cultureable waste land – leasing
out of un-cultivated land- corporate
agriculture
Encourage joint ventures in agriculture
production, processing and marketing
(livestock, dairy, horticulture, etc.)
24. Future Strategy for Sustainable
Land Management
Develop additional water storage capacity by
construction of small, medium and large storage
dams and improve distribution network
Improve water use efficiency – precision land
leveling, water course improvement and optimized
irrigation
Promotion of high efficiency irrigation systems and
water conservation techniques – Zero tillage, inter
cropping, etc
Replace less competitive high delta crops (sugarcane
and IRRI rice) with more competitive crops requiring
less water (e.g. sugar beet, oil seeds and pulses)
Programs for waterlogging and salinity control and
research on bio-saline agriculture
25. Production and Export of high value crops (fruits,
vegetables, flowers etc.)
Private sector led processing, grading packaging and
cold storage facilities.
Promotion of Contract farming and Provision of credit
facilities for agri-business
Farmers training in post harvest technologies
Enhance production of oilseeds, pulses, tea and other
import items – vertical and horizontal increase
26. Accelerate development of high
yielding/ disease resistant
varieties – wheat, rice, sugarcane,
pulses, fruits & vegetables and
livestock breeds.
Increase investments in research
and technology development