Co-creation teams met in Helsinki on May 20th in workshop to tune their plans. Indian Ambassador in Finland Mr Manickam was an active contributor during the workshop.
25 November 2020. DevCo Infopoint. 85 researchers spanning 25 countries worked intensely for the past three years to identify the most promising solutions to end hunger sustainably, with a focus on the role of donors. Their efforts, which combined artificial intelligence, state-of-the-art modelling, and a strong partnership with Nature Research, was released on October 13, as part of a series of events, hosted by the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), and a call to action from the research community.
An agricultural knowledge and information system (AKIS) links people and institutions to promote sharing of agricultural knowledge and information. It integrates farmers, educators, researchers, and extensionists. The goals are to develop new technologies, increase production, solve on-farm problems, and improve delivery of services.
Key components of an ideal AKIS include knowledge generators like universities, knowledge sharers like extension services, and knowledge users like farmers. In India, examples of AKIS initiatives include government programs like AGMARKNET and Kisan Call Centres, as well as private sector programs from ITC e-Choupal and Tata Kisan Sansaar.
AKIS provides benefits like responding to farmers' technology
European Engagement and the PAEPARD Users’ Led Process: Implications for Deve...Francois Stepman
This document summarizes a study on the PAEPARD Users' Led Process (ULP) and its implications for agricultural research and development partnerships between Europe and Africa. The study found that while ULP dialogues help identify user priorities, they are not sufficient for building long-term partnerships which require consistent funding and trust over time. Bringing together diverse stakeholders from research and non-research backgrounds strengthens capacities and speeds up innovation, but managing such partnerships is challenging due to differences in agendas, communication, and engagement over the long process. Overall, ULPs can foster productive multi-stakeholder research partnerships if funding constraints are addressed and European participation is enhanced.
Sorghum and millet technology innovation system for eastern AfricaILRI
Sorghum and millet have the potential to address food security and improve livelihoods in Eastern Africa, but constraints like erratic rainfall limit productivity. Value addition to products opens business opportunities. There are both public and private actors involved in value addition, and research institutions have developed knowledge, but human and infrastructure resources are limited. Investments are low and policies lack standards. The study found potential to use sorghum and millet in industrial products like animal feeds but awareness and policies need to encourage adoption to boost food security and livelihoods. Facilities, market research, and incentives are required to realize opportunities from value addition.
Extension Digest (2017) - Harnessing Social Media for Agricultural DevelopmentAttaluri Srinivasacharyulu
This document discusses how social media is being used to harness agricultural development. It describes how social media empowers agricultural professionals by allowing them to disseminate information more widely and cost effectively. Social media is transforming agricultural organizations by allowing them to share information about their initiatives and connect with stakeholders. Social media also connects farmers to each other and consumers, allowing them to share tips, market produce, and access news. The document provides examples of government departments and international organizations that are utilizing platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and WhatsApp to further agricultural goals.
North-South partnership in research and education for the transformation of ...Francois Stepman
29 March 2021. INTPA INFOPOINT North-South partnership in research and education for the transformation of food systems
This InfoPoint conference co-organised between the European Commission and Agrinatura showed perspective on the role of research and education to contribute to the green transformation of food systems, in order to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals and in line with the European Green Deal.
Carolyn Glynn, President Agrinatura and Head of Department Crop Production Ecology at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
Presentation delivered during the Workshop on Agricultural Education, Methods, Practices and Technologies" (AgEdWS12). Pollenzo, Bra, Italy, 25/10/2012
25 November 2020. DevCo Infopoint. 85 researchers spanning 25 countries worked intensely for the past three years to identify the most promising solutions to end hunger sustainably, with a focus on the role of donors. Their efforts, which combined artificial intelligence, state-of-the-art modelling, and a strong partnership with Nature Research, was released on October 13, as part of a series of events, hosted by the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), and a call to action from the research community.
An agricultural knowledge and information system (AKIS) links people and institutions to promote sharing of agricultural knowledge and information. It integrates farmers, educators, researchers, and extensionists. The goals are to develop new technologies, increase production, solve on-farm problems, and improve delivery of services.
Key components of an ideal AKIS include knowledge generators like universities, knowledge sharers like extension services, and knowledge users like farmers. In India, examples of AKIS initiatives include government programs like AGMARKNET and Kisan Call Centres, as well as private sector programs from ITC e-Choupal and Tata Kisan Sansaar.
AKIS provides benefits like responding to farmers' technology
European Engagement and the PAEPARD Users’ Led Process: Implications for Deve...Francois Stepman
This document summarizes a study on the PAEPARD Users' Led Process (ULP) and its implications for agricultural research and development partnerships between Europe and Africa. The study found that while ULP dialogues help identify user priorities, they are not sufficient for building long-term partnerships which require consistent funding and trust over time. Bringing together diverse stakeholders from research and non-research backgrounds strengthens capacities and speeds up innovation, but managing such partnerships is challenging due to differences in agendas, communication, and engagement over the long process. Overall, ULPs can foster productive multi-stakeholder research partnerships if funding constraints are addressed and European participation is enhanced.
Sorghum and millet technology innovation system for eastern AfricaILRI
Sorghum and millet have the potential to address food security and improve livelihoods in Eastern Africa, but constraints like erratic rainfall limit productivity. Value addition to products opens business opportunities. There are both public and private actors involved in value addition, and research institutions have developed knowledge, but human and infrastructure resources are limited. Investments are low and policies lack standards. The study found potential to use sorghum and millet in industrial products like animal feeds but awareness and policies need to encourage adoption to boost food security and livelihoods. Facilities, market research, and incentives are required to realize opportunities from value addition.
Extension Digest (2017) - Harnessing Social Media for Agricultural DevelopmentAttaluri Srinivasacharyulu
This document discusses how social media is being used to harness agricultural development. It describes how social media empowers agricultural professionals by allowing them to disseminate information more widely and cost effectively. Social media is transforming agricultural organizations by allowing them to share information about their initiatives and connect with stakeholders. Social media also connects farmers to each other and consumers, allowing them to share tips, market produce, and access news. The document provides examples of government departments and international organizations that are utilizing platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and WhatsApp to further agricultural goals.
North-South partnership in research and education for the transformation of ...Francois Stepman
29 March 2021. INTPA INFOPOINT North-South partnership in research and education for the transformation of food systems
This InfoPoint conference co-organised between the European Commission and Agrinatura showed perspective on the role of research and education to contribute to the green transformation of food systems, in order to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals and in line with the European Green Deal.
Carolyn Glynn, President Agrinatura and Head of Department Crop Production Ecology at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
Presentation delivered during the Workshop on Agricultural Education, Methods, Practices and Technologies" (AgEdWS12). Pollenzo, Bra, Italy, 25/10/2012
Collaboration Exploring and Caring for the Diversity of Agriculture Intensifi...Francois Stepman
Philippe Petithuguenin, Deputy Director for Research and Strategy, French Agricultural Research Centre for International Development (CIRAD), European Partner of PROIntensAfrica
FEAST: Why, What, When, Where …. So What, What Next? ILRI
Presented by Alan J Duncan, Luke York, Ben Lukuyu, Arindam Samaddar, Werner Stür and Peter Ballantyne at the FEAST e-Learning Materials Launch, Addis Ababa, 22 May 2015
2014 Design Society Development DESIS Lab angusnaudeDESIS_projects
The document summarizes the Izindaba Zokudla project, which uses participatory design to support urban agriculture in Soweto, South Africa. The project brings together urban farmers, stakeholders, and researchers to identify challenges facing farmers and develop solutions. It aims to build farmers' capacity, facilitate engagement between farmers and food enterprises, and use design and technology to improve agricultural practices and support food security in Soweto.
Farmer-to-farmer extension: The quiet transformationMEAS
Farmer-to-farmer extension is widely used in countries like Malawi and Cameroon. However, little was known about lessons learned across organizations. Surveys of organizations and farmers in Cameroon, Kenya, and Malawi found that the main benefits of farmer-to-farmer extension according to organizations were increased knowledge sharing and sustainability. Farmers were motivated to become trainers by altruism, knowledge gain, and social status rather than material benefits or income. Motivations changed over time, so programs need incentives like recognition, training, and market links. Farmer-to-farmer extension can help address gender imbalances by increasing the number of women extension providers, but proactive recruitment and training
Empowering Youth for Transformational Leadership in Sustainable Agricultural ...SIANI
Jim Cano from YPARD Philippines presents a 5-fold strategy for empowering youth and improving education to move towards agricultural development.
HESA-SIANI August 2017 Philippines Workshop
This document summarizes lessons learned from the PAEPARD program, which built partnerships between African and European stakeholders in agricultural research for development. It discusses four instruments the program used: consortia between researchers and users, incentive funds for consortia, competitive funds, and communication/capacity strengthening. Key lessons included: partnerships require time to build trust; funding is necessary but not sufficient for innovation - small funds can trigger innovation; capacity for dialogue and communication are important for successful partnerships; and ownership of partnerships is still an issue.
In the pursuit of improving capacities in agricultural research and innovatio...Attaluri Srinivasacharyulu
Dr. Srinivasacharyulu Attaluri has over 15 years of experience coordinating training programs, research, and consulting in agricultural development. He has organized over 135 training programs covering topics such as ICT, extension methods, and agricultural innovations. His work includes coordinating international programs between India, Africa, Indonesia, and Afghanistan. He has also conducted research and consultancy projects on topics including public-private partnerships and leveraging ICT for agricultural marketing.
Dairy Value Chain Collaboration Colloquium: After action report and challenge...ILRI
Seven presenters ("Challengers") introduced challenges in areas like animal health, breeding, and market access. Participants engaged in facilitated discussions to identify shared goals, partnership opportunities, and resources needed to address the challenges. Over 167 partnership opportunities were identified that could help farmers increase production and access markets if pursued collaboratively. The event revealed cross-cutting themes of improving farmer training, consumer awareness, and capitalizing on existing links to farmers.
A Global Partnership onDeveloping Innovation Capacities in AgricultureFrancois Stepman
This document summarizes a global partnership between Agrinatura and FAO to develop innovation capacities in agriculture. It is funded by the EC. The partnership works with countries in Africa, Asia, Central America and Europe to help them transition to more innovative agricultural systems. It provides training to National Innovation Facilitators on tools and approaches for conducting capacity needs assessments. It then supports various innovation niches in partner countries through learning cycles, organizational assessments, and engagement with policymakers. The goal is to build functional capacities that allow for sustainable agricultural growth through innovation.
AgShare is a project funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation that aims to promote open knowledge sharing in agriculture. It partners with universities in Africa to have students conduct community research and develop open educational resources. The project had initial pilots in Ethiopia, Uganda, and Kenya from 2010-2013. It is now expanding to additional universities and focusing on agricultural value chains like crop breeding, soil and water management, and extension. The goal is for African universities to embed student research and open resources into their teaching to support smallholder farmers.
Krijn Poppe presented on Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation Systems (AKIS) in Europe. He discussed:
1) The background and mandate of the Standing Committee on Agricultural Research (SCAR) and its collaborative working group on AKIS.
2) Theoretical notions on innovation systems and the importance of a multi-actor approach to innovation.
3) The role of the EU in supporting science, research, and innovation through programs like Horizon 2020 while also stimulating interaction between national and regional AKIS through the European Innovation Partnership.
4) Conclusions from the working group that more can be done to incentivize responsive research and support cross-border collaboration in innovation.
Accelerating sustainable safe pork production in UgandaILRI
Presented by Michel Dione, ILRI, at the CGIAR Livestock CRP and GASL joint side event on national partnerships for sustainable livestock systems at the 7th All-Africa Conference on Animal Agriculture, Accra, Ghana, 30 July 2019
FARM INNOVATORS AND THEIR ROLE IN AGRICULTURAL EXTENSIONDr. Gopala Y M
Farm innovators play an important role in agricultural extension by serving as opinion leaders, providing feedback to researchers, mobilizing other farmers, and promoting knowledge sharing. This presentation discusses farm innovators and their role in India. It defines farm innovators and innovations, outlines objectives of recognizing innovators, and reviews recent approaches taken in India like the Farm Innovators Meet and Farm Innovation Promotion Fund. Challenges faced by innovators and implications for extension are also covered.
This presentation is made by Business with Impact Co-creation at India Agriculture Team. The Journey was organized by TEKES and Drishtee in collaboration with Team Finland partners.
The journey begins (20.3 - 24.3.2014) with field research in Bihar and continued with a networking event (25.3.2014). High level reception & workshop was held in Embassy of Finland, New Delhi on (26.3.2014) which offered us an opportunity to present the achieved results and to discuss with companies and representatives of ministries and other governmental actors about the development needs, delivery of scalable solutions and business creation.
This journey was a great way to explore new business opportunities and pilot affordable solutions in one of the largest rural supply chains and piloting platforms in India.
The areas of future development are abundant covering agriculture, textile manufacturing, aqua culture, energy, housing, water, sanitation, health, education and entrepreneurial training.
Looking forward for your new ideas, solutions and co-operation to continue this journey!
Harnessing partnerships for integrated research the africa rising – esa proje...africa-rising
A reflective presentation by Africa RISING East and Southern Africa Chief Scientist Prof. Mateete Bekunda on the vital lesson learnt in the course of implementing the project over the past five years (2011 - 2015).
Collaboration Exploring and Caring for the Diversity of Agriculture Intensifi...Francois Stepman
Philippe Petithuguenin, Deputy Director for Research and Strategy, French Agricultural Research Centre for International Development (CIRAD), European Partner of PROIntensAfrica
FEAST: Why, What, When, Where …. So What, What Next? ILRI
Presented by Alan J Duncan, Luke York, Ben Lukuyu, Arindam Samaddar, Werner Stür and Peter Ballantyne at the FEAST e-Learning Materials Launch, Addis Ababa, 22 May 2015
2014 Design Society Development DESIS Lab angusnaudeDESIS_projects
The document summarizes the Izindaba Zokudla project, which uses participatory design to support urban agriculture in Soweto, South Africa. The project brings together urban farmers, stakeholders, and researchers to identify challenges facing farmers and develop solutions. It aims to build farmers' capacity, facilitate engagement between farmers and food enterprises, and use design and technology to improve agricultural practices and support food security in Soweto.
Farmer-to-farmer extension: The quiet transformationMEAS
Farmer-to-farmer extension is widely used in countries like Malawi and Cameroon. However, little was known about lessons learned across organizations. Surveys of organizations and farmers in Cameroon, Kenya, and Malawi found that the main benefits of farmer-to-farmer extension according to organizations were increased knowledge sharing and sustainability. Farmers were motivated to become trainers by altruism, knowledge gain, and social status rather than material benefits or income. Motivations changed over time, so programs need incentives like recognition, training, and market links. Farmer-to-farmer extension can help address gender imbalances by increasing the number of women extension providers, but proactive recruitment and training
Empowering Youth for Transformational Leadership in Sustainable Agricultural ...SIANI
Jim Cano from YPARD Philippines presents a 5-fold strategy for empowering youth and improving education to move towards agricultural development.
HESA-SIANI August 2017 Philippines Workshop
This document summarizes lessons learned from the PAEPARD program, which built partnerships between African and European stakeholders in agricultural research for development. It discusses four instruments the program used: consortia between researchers and users, incentive funds for consortia, competitive funds, and communication/capacity strengthening. Key lessons included: partnerships require time to build trust; funding is necessary but not sufficient for innovation - small funds can trigger innovation; capacity for dialogue and communication are important for successful partnerships; and ownership of partnerships is still an issue.
In the pursuit of improving capacities in agricultural research and innovatio...Attaluri Srinivasacharyulu
Dr. Srinivasacharyulu Attaluri has over 15 years of experience coordinating training programs, research, and consulting in agricultural development. He has organized over 135 training programs covering topics such as ICT, extension methods, and agricultural innovations. His work includes coordinating international programs between India, Africa, Indonesia, and Afghanistan. He has also conducted research and consultancy projects on topics including public-private partnerships and leveraging ICT for agricultural marketing.
Dairy Value Chain Collaboration Colloquium: After action report and challenge...ILRI
Seven presenters ("Challengers") introduced challenges in areas like animal health, breeding, and market access. Participants engaged in facilitated discussions to identify shared goals, partnership opportunities, and resources needed to address the challenges. Over 167 partnership opportunities were identified that could help farmers increase production and access markets if pursued collaboratively. The event revealed cross-cutting themes of improving farmer training, consumer awareness, and capitalizing on existing links to farmers.
A Global Partnership onDeveloping Innovation Capacities in AgricultureFrancois Stepman
This document summarizes a global partnership between Agrinatura and FAO to develop innovation capacities in agriculture. It is funded by the EC. The partnership works with countries in Africa, Asia, Central America and Europe to help them transition to more innovative agricultural systems. It provides training to National Innovation Facilitators on tools and approaches for conducting capacity needs assessments. It then supports various innovation niches in partner countries through learning cycles, organizational assessments, and engagement with policymakers. The goal is to build functional capacities that allow for sustainable agricultural growth through innovation.
AgShare is a project funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation that aims to promote open knowledge sharing in agriculture. It partners with universities in Africa to have students conduct community research and develop open educational resources. The project had initial pilots in Ethiopia, Uganda, and Kenya from 2010-2013. It is now expanding to additional universities and focusing on agricultural value chains like crop breeding, soil and water management, and extension. The goal is for African universities to embed student research and open resources into their teaching to support smallholder farmers.
Krijn Poppe presented on Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation Systems (AKIS) in Europe. He discussed:
1) The background and mandate of the Standing Committee on Agricultural Research (SCAR) and its collaborative working group on AKIS.
2) Theoretical notions on innovation systems and the importance of a multi-actor approach to innovation.
3) The role of the EU in supporting science, research, and innovation through programs like Horizon 2020 while also stimulating interaction between national and regional AKIS through the European Innovation Partnership.
4) Conclusions from the working group that more can be done to incentivize responsive research and support cross-border collaboration in innovation.
Accelerating sustainable safe pork production in UgandaILRI
Presented by Michel Dione, ILRI, at the CGIAR Livestock CRP and GASL joint side event on national partnerships for sustainable livestock systems at the 7th All-Africa Conference on Animal Agriculture, Accra, Ghana, 30 July 2019
FARM INNOVATORS AND THEIR ROLE IN AGRICULTURAL EXTENSIONDr. Gopala Y M
Farm innovators play an important role in agricultural extension by serving as opinion leaders, providing feedback to researchers, mobilizing other farmers, and promoting knowledge sharing. This presentation discusses farm innovators and their role in India. It defines farm innovators and innovations, outlines objectives of recognizing innovators, and reviews recent approaches taken in India like the Farm Innovators Meet and Farm Innovation Promotion Fund. Challenges faced by innovators and implications for extension are also covered.
This presentation is made by Business with Impact Co-creation at India Agriculture Team. The Journey was organized by TEKES and Drishtee in collaboration with Team Finland partners.
The journey begins (20.3 - 24.3.2014) with field research in Bihar and continued with a networking event (25.3.2014). High level reception & workshop was held in Embassy of Finland, New Delhi on (26.3.2014) which offered us an opportunity to present the achieved results and to discuss with companies and representatives of ministries and other governmental actors about the development needs, delivery of scalable solutions and business creation.
This journey was a great way to explore new business opportunities and pilot affordable solutions in one of the largest rural supply chains and piloting platforms in India.
The areas of future development are abundant covering agriculture, textile manufacturing, aqua culture, energy, housing, water, sanitation, health, education and entrepreneurial training.
Looking forward for your new ideas, solutions and co-operation to continue this journey!
Harnessing partnerships for integrated research the africa rising – esa proje...africa-rising
A reflective presentation by Africa RISING East and Southern Africa Chief Scientist Prof. Mateete Bekunda on the vital lesson learnt in the course of implementing the project over the past five years (2011 - 2015).
- Unnat Bharat Abhiyan is a flagship program of the Ministry of Education that aims to link higher education institutions with rural India. Over 5,000 institutions currently participate.
- The vision is a transformational change in rural development by leveraging knowledge from higher education institutions. Key goals include building rural capacity and enhancing national development.
- Participating institutions work with rural communities on various dimensions like organic farming, water management, renewable energy, livelihoods, and basic amenities. Example projects address issues like treadle pumps, biogas, and smokeless stoves.
Strengthening collaboration at the WASH, food and nutrition nexus to build co...SIANI
This document summarizes a presentation on strengthening collaboration between the water, sanitation, hygiene (WASH), food, and nutrition sectors to build resilience in low-income countries. Key findings discussed include that well-managed sanitation can promote food/nutrition security while poor sanitation threatens health and that integrated management of these areas offers opportunities but is hampered by "silo thinking" and lack of models. The presentation describes case studies of cross-sectoral projects in multiple countries and identifies motivations, challenges, and factors that facilitate early collaboration between sectors. It emphasizes that cross-sectoral work requires more resources but can address complex community challenges.
Agents of Change in Capacity Development for Agricultural Innovation: The Val...Francois Stepman
The document discusses the role of facilitators in capacity development for agricultural innovation. It provides examples from projects in Benin and Rwanda.
In Benin, agricultural innovation facilitators helped establish a public-private partnership around soybean value chains. They mobilized relevant actors, ensured stakeholder ownership of projects, and facilitated equitable collaboration. This led to re-engineered soybean products and improved skills and organization among women processors.
In Rwanda, innovation facilitators were trained on skills like teamwork, stakeholder engagement, and assessment tools. They then facilitated participatory assessments to identify priority areas and capacity needs. This process increased understanding and commitment among stakeholders to address challenges in various value chains through capacity development.
The document discusses various corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives undertaken by different companies. It provides details of CSR activities in education, healthcare, renewable energy, women empowerment, vocational training, and rural development. Companies highlighted include ITC, Tata Chemicals, Larsen & Toubro, and their efforts like supplementary education programs, health camps, biogas plants, skill development, and livestock improvement programs. The document also outlines the theory and drivers of CSR such as globalization, legislation, and social awareness.
The Global Research Program aims to enable transformations in agricultural and food systems by improving policies, facilitating innovations, strengthening markets, and increasing capacity development. It focuses on areas like climate-smart agriculture, nutrition-sensitive value chains, entrepreneurship, monitoring and evaluation, and open data. Key activities include analyzing technology adoption and impacts, understanding gender and youth issues, developing smart foods from millets and pulses, and supporting agribusiness. The program has six research clusters and works with various partners, funders, and through its Dryland Academy to achieve these goals.
This document discusses the research process of FoodAfrica to maximize impact. It focuses on understanding stakeholder needs, including research communities, policymakers, educators, extension workers, and farmers. FoodAfrica aims to transform education systems and promote entrepreneurship. It has worked with universities to develop new curricula and textbooks. The research also seeks to create jobs and wealth by making results available to the business community and potential entrepreneurs through networks like the African Agribusiness Incubation Network.
The document discusses innovations in mobile agriculture (m-agriculture) in India, focusing on lessons from initiatives. It describes the challenges faced by Indian farmers and their information needs. Several m-agriculture initiatives in India are highlighted, including Reuters Market Light, Kisaan Sewa, Fisher Friend, and mKrishi. The Kisan Raja initiative, which allows farmers to remotely control irrigation pumps using mobile phones, is discussed in detail. The challenges of moving technologies from the lab to the field are also outlined.
This document summarizes a study on the use of volunteer farmers (farmer trainers) to disseminate dairy feeding technologies in Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda. The study found that over 2,000 farmer trainers have been recruited across the three countries. Farmer trainers cover long distances on foot or bicycle to conduct training sessions and have trained thousands of farmers. While the approach provides benefits like knowledge gain and social status, farmer trainers also face challenges like transportation costs and high farmer expectations. The study recommends providing incentives and support to farmer trainers to improve the sustainability and effectiveness of this voluntary extension approach.
KJ Poppe EIP and ERAnets meeting Bonn 2014Krijn Poppe
The document discusses the European Innovation Partnership for Agricultural Productivity and Sustainability (EIP-AGRI). It provides an overview of EIP-AGRI's aims to foster innovation through linking policies, funding streams, and actors. Key aspects include establishing Operational Groups to develop innovative projects through multi-actor cooperation, and Focus Groups to identify innovation needs, opportunities, and priorities. The EIP network functions to facilitate information sharing, partnering, and feedback between research and practice communities. Horizon 2020 and rural development programs provide support for these EIP activities through measures like multi-actor projects, thematic networks, and funding for Operational Groups.
This document provides an overview and update on the implementation of IITA's Social Science & Agribusiness Research for Development (R4D) agenda from 2012-2020. The agenda has six objectives: 1) ex-ante impact assessment, 2) understanding rural livelihoods, 3) gender preferences and technology adoption, 4) input and output markets and policies, 5) targeting innovations, and 6) ex-post impact assessment. Updates are provided on progress made towards each objective, including tools developed, studies conducted, and engagement with partners and policymakers. The overall goal is to improve smallholder productivity, competitiveness and nutrition in Africa through strategic social science and agribusiness research.
The document reports on the pilot phase of the Ecological Organic Agriculture Initiative in Nigeria in 2012. The initiative had six pillars: research, training and extension; information and communication; value chain and market development; networking and partnerships; supportive policies and programs; and institutional capacity development. The pilot phase in Nigeria strengthened research, training and extension activities in ecological organic agriculture; improved communication of organic methodologies; created market access and value addition for organic products; and improved networking among stakeholders. The initiative aimed to contribute to food security and livelihoods through organic agriculture.
This document summarizes four presentations from a side event at CFS 43 on adopting new technologies to improve food security and agriculture. The first presentation discussed using spectral methods to rapidly diagnose soil micronutrient deficiencies in Africa. The second presented a pilot project in Somalia that combines basic research capacity building with farmer participation. The third discussed how the Tanzania Horticultural Association encourages farmers in Zanzibar to adopt innovations like drip irrigation, greenhouses, and solar pumps. The final presentation was about the GloCal nutrition project, which uses educational videos and mobile apps to promote maternal and child nutrition in Kenya.
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2) The Academy would offer certificate courses, workshops, internships and conduct research to promote organic and fair trade practices among small farmers and workers.
3) An initial budget of $2 million USD is estimated to cover infrastructure like buildings, farms, equipment, IT and transportation over the first phase of development. Funding would come from loans, investments and grants from partner organizations.
This document discusses the potential for innovation in organic and agroecological food and farming. It notes that innovation can take a long time and requires collaboration between academics, breeders, and farmers. Technical innovations also need accompanying marketing innovations to involve retailers and consumers. Social innovation is further needed to address issues like the coexistence of organic and transgenic approaches. The document advocates for more transdisciplinary and interactive research through networks and operational groups to better link researchers, farmers, and other stakeholders in the innovation process. National governments can support this by implementing the European Innovation Partnership to incentivize research, knowledge sharing, and adoption of innovations in agriculture.
Landcare is an approach based on the notion of caring for your land as a community. The model is based on the values of community empowerment and collective action to develop and apply innovative solutions to natural resource management (NRM) challenges, networking farmers with the broader community and promoting sustainable land management practices
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Agriculture and natural resources initiatives 2014-05-20
1. Sustainable rural
development by
rejuvenating agro
based ecosystem
Agri team:
Anne Pihlanto (MTT) Baoru Yang (University of Turku)
Chand Malu (Shahi /Yogatech) Hilkka Vihinen (MTT)
IB Thakur (Drishtee) Leena Oosterberg (FinPro)
Minna Kahala (MTT) Mauri Ahlberg (University of Helsinki/NatureGate)
Sirpa Kurppa (MTT)
2. Farmer’s challenges
Reduced land holding
Non-viability of crops
Non-inspirational nature of the work
Migration
Mind set and cultural rigidity
No value addition
3. Value network
Key actors in ecosystem
Local biodiversity
Local laborand families
Farmers, fishermen and clubs
Machinery and chemical providers
Seed producers
Wholesalers
NGO
Government
Gaps
Knowledge and education
Farmers and fishermen’s
organization
Social status
Woman employment
Social entrepreneurships
Policies & processes
Valueaddition
4. Need
To create inspiring and meaningful work for
the sustainable rural India by active
participationof social entrepreneur &
industry and value networks leading to better
life.
5. Intiative 1: NatureGate Bihar
• AIM
To create NatureGate Bihar Online service for
species identification, digital mapping of distribution
and sustainable use of biodiversity. Especially, edible
wild plants (260 - 300), mango and their diseases.
• IMPACT
Conservation and sustainable use of local biodiversity
enhancing local sustainable economy and wellbeing.
LOCAL biodiversity is the key.
• HOW
Using NatureGate Online Service, everybody will be able
to identify species and their disesases, easily,
interactively, without any previous knowledge, just by
observing and clicking, and get useful knowledge.
6. WHEN:
• First 12 months: Creating foundations for NatureGate Bihar Online
Service, finding partners, making agreements, contracts, starting
work.
• Next 12 months: Using NatureGate Bihar Online Service, collecting
user experiences, continually improving the service.
NEEDS:
• FUNDING for licence to use patented tool, salaries, server creation
and maintenance.
• Local university experts,
• Indian entrepreneurs (e.g. education, ecotourism, fruit business,
medicine, spice)
• Good contacts to administrators to promote its use in sustainable
education, business, economy, ecotourism etc.
Initiative 1: NatureGate cont...
7. Initiative 2: Model school
NEED: TransferringIndian rural society to the path of an inclusive sustainablebio-
economy
• Improved education
• Public awareness,self efficacy(empowerment)
• Participatory approach,network building
• Improved food security (affordability,availability,and quality)
• Subsidiarity in decision making (inclusiveness)
Sustainabletechniques and methods taken to use
New business models built up
New governance
Impact: Key elements built for transformationprocessfor sustainablebioeconomy and
welfareof Bihar rural societies
WHAT:
a) Action Model: Holistic approach to a rural model school
• School catering , sustainable diet building, provisionsustainable novel protein
products, nutrient circulation
• Food education, experiential learning, efficacy building, empowerment
• Public awareness,social entrepreneurship,value addition to private entrepreneurship
8. Initiative 2: Model school cont...
b) Networks:
•Finnish and Indian educational institutions – framework
•MTT Agrifood ResearchFinland (+Aalto university) – knowledge - initial ownership
•Schools (teachers) and villages (parents and children)– for actors
•Social (NGO) and private entrepreneurs– materialsand actors
•Finnish and Indian companies – as facilitators
Partners:
• Potential food companies
c) Resources
• When/timeline: concept building1-6/2015, facilitation 7-12 /2015, initiationof
the pilot processes 10/2015- 10/2016, implementationon society level 10/2016-
• What are the gaps: funding for context building and cost benefit assessment 250
k€, local resources, facilitiesfor piloting
9. Initiative 3: Natural preservatives (Project: FINDfood)
• What:
Screening natural food preservatives from plant materials from Finland and
India for global market
• Networks
– University of Turku, Centre of Food Technology Research Institute (CFTRI,
India), companies in food, health, well-being and marketing sectors
• Resources
– Funding from TEKES and DBT, expertise and self-funding from all the
partners
– Funding support is needed for such development work in 2015-2016
• When
– FINDfood project: 2013-2014. Bioactive extract have been developed
and extraction technologies have been optimised by the project
• Gaps: Technological solutions are needed for
– application of bioactive extracts in food products
– development of functional food packages.
10. Challenge in agro sector and rural
economy can be overcome by
reorganising the value network