International Conference on Pulses 2016 Concluding RemarksICARDA
This document summarizes key points from presentations at the 2016 International Conference on Pulses. It discusses the transition from commodity-focused CRPs to agri-food systems CRPs, and the importance of taking multi-disciplinary, collaborative approaches. The Dryland Cereals and Legumes CRP was presented as an example, focusing on pre-breeding, trait discovery, variety development, and improving seed systems. Developing sustainable intensification and addressing challenges through 2050 will require innovative solutions and integrating social and technological innovations.
ICRISAT’s soil laboratory registers with FAO’s International Network on Ferti...ICRISAT
The Charles Renard Analytical Laboratory at ICRISAT has been officially registered with the International Network on Fertilizer Analysis – a network created in December 2020, to build and strengthen the capacity of laboratories in fertilizer analysis and harmonize fertilizer quality standards. Dr Pushpajeet L Choudhari, Manager of the soil laboratory, said that testing serves as a preventive measure to avoid the misuse of fertilizers leading to better soil management.
Options for intensifying cereal-legume cropping systems in West Africa africa-rising
This document summarizes research on options for intensifying cereal-legume cropping systems in West Africa. The research tested good agronomic practices (GAPs) like cereal-legume rotations, strip-cropping of maize with cowpea or groundnut, integrated soil fertility management with maize, soybean and cowpea, and integrated crop-livestock systems. Key results found that strip-cropping maize with cowpea or groundnut improved productivity, and that applications of rhizobium inoculant, triple super phosphate, or both improved soybean yields. Keeping sheep and goats on fallow land before cropping along with NPK fertilizer also improved maize yields. Ad
v Researchers developed new sorghum hybrids using parents well-adapted to West and Central Africa to increase yields for farmers in the region. The hybrids combined high grain quality of local varieties with increased productivity.
v Extensive testing of the hybrids showed average yields were 28% higher than the popular local variety, with some hybrids yielding over 450 kg/ha more. The hybrids performed well across different growing conditions.
v Seed companies and farmer groups in Mali, Nigeria, Senegal, Ghana and Burkina Faso have been involved in producing and marketing the new hybrid seeds, helping sorghum transition to an important cash crop for smallholder farmers.
This document summarizes the objectives and methodology of a study evaluating the effects of char, a byproduct of coal burning, in nitrogen management of maize soils in a semi-arid region. The study aims to: 1) Measure nitrogen losses from loam and sandy loam soils amended with various rates of char, 2) Evaluate the effect of char on maize fertilized with urea and manure in fields, and 3) Test sensors to estimate maize nitrogen status throughout growth stages. The results are expected to optimize nitrogen fertilizer use, increase nitrogen use efficiency and maize yields, and provide a tool to help small-holder farmers.
This document discusses constraints in pulse production, challenges to achieving self-sufficiency, and the pulse panchayat concept. It notes that pulses are grown in rainfed conditions on marginal lands, area has stagnated as land is shifted to more remunerative crops, and there has been a lack of high-yielding varieties and resistance to diseases. The challenges to meet domestic demand by 2030 include a gap of 14 million tons and needing to double productivity from 750 kg/ha. The pulse panchayat concept promotes whole villages growing pulses and provides technical support to improve production. Strategies through pulse panchayats include convergence of departments, participatory variety selection, climate-smart practices, community seed production, and forming
International Conference on Pulses 2016 Concluding RemarksICARDA
This document summarizes key points from presentations at the 2016 International Conference on Pulses. It discusses the transition from commodity-focused CRPs to agri-food systems CRPs, and the importance of taking multi-disciplinary, collaborative approaches. The Dryland Cereals and Legumes CRP was presented as an example, focusing on pre-breeding, trait discovery, variety development, and improving seed systems. Developing sustainable intensification and addressing challenges through 2050 will require innovative solutions and integrating social and technological innovations.
ICRISAT’s soil laboratory registers with FAO’s International Network on Ferti...ICRISAT
The Charles Renard Analytical Laboratory at ICRISAT has been officially registered with the International Network on Fertilizer Analysis – a network created in December 2020, to build and strengthen the capacity of laboratories in fertilizer analysis and harmonize fertilizer quality standards. Dr Pushpajeet L Choudhari, Manager of the soil laboratory, said that testing serves as a preventive measure to avoid the misuse of fertilizers leading to better soil management.
Options for intensifying cereal-legume cropping systems in West Africa africa-rising
This document summarizes research on options for intensifying cereal-legume cropping systems in West Africa. The research tested good agronomic practices (GAPs) like cereal-legume rotations, strip-cropping of maize with cowpea or groundnut, integrated soil fertility management with maize, soybean and cowpea, and integrated crop-livestock systems. Key results found that strip-cropping maize with cowpea or groundnut improved productivity, and that applications of rhizobium inoculant, triple super phosphate, or both improved soybean yields. Keeping sheep and goats on fallow land before cropping along with NPK fertilizer also improved maize yields. Ad
v Researchers developed new sorghum hybrids using parents well-adapted to West and Central Africa to increase yields for farmers in the region. The hybrids combined high grain quality of local varieties with increased productivity.
v Extensive testing of the hybrids showed average yields were 28% higher than the popular local variety, with some hybrids yielding over 450 kg/ha more. The hybrids performed well across different growing conditions.
v Seed companies and farmer groups in Mali, Nigeria, Senegal, Ghana and Burkina Faso have been involved in producing and marketing the new hybrid seeds, helping sorghum transition to an important cash crop for smallholder farmers.
This document summarizes the objectives and methodology of a study evaluating the effects of char, a byproduct of coal burning, in nitrogen management of maize soils in a semi-arid region. The study aims to: 1) Measure nitrogen losses from loam and sandy loam soils amended with various rates of char, 2) Evaluate the effect of char on maize fertilized with urea and manure in fields, and 3) Test sensors to estimate maize nitrogen status throughout growth stages. The results are expected to optimize nitrogen fertilizer use, increase nitrogen use efficiency and maize yields, and provide a tool to help small-holder farmers.
This document discusses constraints in pulse production, challenges to achieving self-sufficiency, and the pulse panchayat concept. It notes that pulses are grown in rainfed conditions on marginal lands, area has stagnated as land is shifted to more remunerative crops, and there has been a lack of high-yielding varieties and resistance to diseases. The challenges to meet domestic demand by 2030 include a gap of 14 million tons and needing to double productivity from 750 kg/ha. The pulse panchayat concept promotes whole villages growing pulses and provides technical support to improve production. Strategies through pulse panchayats include convergence of departments, participatory variety selection, climate-smart practices, community seed production, and forming
The document outlines Morocco's Green Plan for Food Security. It discusses key challenges facing Morocco's agriculture sector, including water scarcity and dependence on food imports. The plan proposes two pillars: 1) aggressively developing a high-value commercial agriculture sector through public-private partnerships and 2) supporting smallholder farmers by helping them professionalize their operations. It highlights ongoing efforts like converting irrigation systems to drip irrigation to save water and increase productivity. The plan aims to boost domestic production, rural development and food security through modernizing agriculture while ensuring social and environmental sustainability.
Research Program Genetic Gains (RPGG) Review Meeting 2021: Delivering Acceler...ICRISAT
Strengthening the Science of Delivery by increasing total seed production and availability, increasing access to high-quality seed of improved varieties, creating demand for quality seed (e.g. through value-chain support, demonstration trials, postharvest handling including seed, business training and market linkages), reaching farmers through formal and informal seed systems, lowering costs of seed.......
ICRISAT Nigeria research and development activities in sorghum and groundnutICRISAT
ICRISAT is conducting research and development activities on sorghum and groundnut in Nigeria in collaboration with national partners. For sorghum, they are assessing testcrosses to develop hybrid parents, developing open-pollinated varieties with farmer and market preferred traits, and collecting and characterizing local landraces. On-farm sorghum yields have increased from 1 t/ha in 2011 to over 2.3 t/ha currently across 13 states. For groundnut, they are improving local landraces for resistance to diseases and drought, conducting hybridization, evaluating optimal plant populations, introducing dry season cultivation, and addressing aflatoxin concerns through testing and training.
Priorities for DAR-ICRISAT Research Collaborations by Dr Pooran Gaur ICRISAT
Predict the most promising interventions to be made at the farming system level to optimize returns at the economic and ecosystem level and broadening genetic base of breeding populations (enhanced use of germplasm, novel crossing methods to enhance genetic recombination), improving selection efficiency (precision in phenotyping, marker-assisted selection, use of efficient experimental designs).
GRiSP - Presentation for Discussion with Donors and Partners - June 2013CGIAR
- GRiSP is a global partnership led by IRRI that coordinates rice research and development among international organizations to address challenges facing global rice production.
- Its goals are to increase rice production sustainably and profitably for farmers, improve food security and nutrition, and reduce the environmental footprint of rice.
- Key targets for its first phase included lifting 72 million people out of poverty and reducing hunger for 40 million people in Asia through increased rice yields and incomes for farmers.
- It has over 900 research and development partners worldwide working across six themes, from genetic diversity to capacity building. Indicators will track progress toward outcomes like increased yields, water productivity, and farmer incomes.
Social inclusion of young people and site-specific nutrient management (SSNM)...CIMMYT
The document outlines the agenda for the 13th Asian Maize Conference held in Ludhiana, Punjab, India from 8-10 October 2018. It discusses maize production trends globally and in key countries like China, USA, and Brazil. It also summarizes maize production in Nepal, highlighting challenges like low productivity. The author presents results from an experiment comparing Nutrient Expert recommendations to farmer practices, finding a significant yield increase using the former approach. The conclusion is that Nutrient Expert can help address efficient nutrient management and increase yields and profits for farmers.
Global adoption and regulation impacting technology adoption. b. choudharyExternalEvents
This document discusses global adoption and regulation of agricultural biotechnology. It provides statistics showing a 110-fold increase in global hectares of biotech crops from 1996 to 2016, with 185.1 million hectares grown. The top biotech crops and their locations are outlined. Charts show adoption rates of principal biotech crops and impacts on yields and farm incomes. New gene-edited crops and those awaiting approval are noted. The document advocates for enabling policies and science-based regulatory systems for genetically modified and gene-edited crops in Asia to help ensure food security.
Cereals and pulses sustainable agri food systems under climate changeICARDA
Parallel oral thematic sessions II Cereals and pulses sustainable agri food systems under climate change (ICARDA session)
Organiser: Charles Kleinerman, International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA)
Contact: C.kleinermann(at)cgiar.org
Date: Thursday, 19.09.2019, 14:00 – 15:30 h
Main purpose of the Parallel oral thematic session:
Presentations in this session will show how current research conducted by ICARDA and its partners in the CWANA region can support a transition towards nutrition-sensitive and climate smart cereal-based agri-food systems under irrigated and rainfed conditions. We will show in particular how plant breeding, agronomy, livestock feeding and systems analysis can be combined to support this diversification and sustainable intensification of cereal-based agri-food systems.
International Center for Tropical Agriculture Centro Internacional de Agricul...SIANI
Presented as part of the SIANI Hesa Expert Group meeting in Chulalongkorn University School of Agricultural Resources (CUSAR) in Bangkok. More at: http://bit.ly/1NwBkbp
Research in sustainable intensification in the sub-humid maize-based cropping...africa-rising
This document summarizes research being conducted in Babati, Tanzania on sustainable intensification of maize-based cropping systems. The research is led by various institutions (IITA, ILRI, CIMMYT, etc.) and has the following objectives: 1) Identify biophysical and socioeconomic constraints to crop and livestock production; 2) Introduce and evaluate improved crop varieties; and 3) Develop postharvest technologies to reduce losses. The status of research deliverables is provided, showing preliminary results on crop yields, variety selection, fertilizer response, and mycotoxin contamination. Lessons learned are discussed, along with proposed research opportunities for 2013/14, such as addressing low yields, maize lethal
Pigeonpea is an ideal crop for sustainable agriculture as it provides food, feed, fuelwood, fodder, and acts as a bio-fertilizer through nutrient recycling. It is drought tolerant and performs well in low fertility soils. The document summarizes progress on various pigeonpea projects in Asia and Eastern and Southern Africa, highlighting farmer preferred varieties identified, drought tolerance screening results, disease resistance breeding efforts, capacity building activities, and development of hybrids for higher yield. It concludes with visions for expanding the area under pigeonpea production through introduction in new agro-climatic zones and exploitation of genetic resources from wild species.
The summary provides an overview of ICRISAT's research programs in Asia during 2020-2021, which faced challenges due to COVID-19 restrictions. Key points include:
- Virtual meetings and online platforms were used extensively for collaboration and capacity building during lockdowns.
- Several new crop varieties of chickpea, groundnut, pigeonpea, sorghum, pearl millet, and finger millet were released in India, featuring improved traits like disease resistance, yield, quality and adaptability.
- Breeding efforts identified new sources of biotic and abiotic stress resistance, as well as high-yielding lines. Modernization initiatives were advanced through establishment of new facilities, modeling, and
4 rs of nutrient stewardship A Lecture by Mr Allah Dad Khan Former DG Agri Ex...Mr.Allah Dad Khan
4 rs of nutrient stewardship A Lecture by Mr Allah Dad Khan Former DG Agri Extension KPK/Visiting Professor the University of Agriculture Peshawar Pakistan
WHEAT - Presentation for Discussion with Donors and Partners - June 2013cgxchange
This document summarizes the agenda and presentations for a CRP Engagement with Donors meeting on wheat. It includes:
- An overview of WHEAT's Impact Pathways, Theories of Change, and impact on the ground through improved wheat varieties.
- Examples of impact through genetic discoveries to combat wheat rust in Africa and make countries epidemic-proof.
- Charts showing the large number of poor people dependent on wheat-based farming systems in South Asia.
- Details of WHEAT's regional collaborations and flagship projects focused on sustainably growing more wheat with less inputs and improved livelihoods.
- Information on refining WHEAT's Intermediate Development Outcomes with research partners.
Plant science into practice - Tina Barsby (NIAB)Farming Futures
The document discusses the mission and challenges facing agriculture, including feeding a growing population in a sustainable way. It outlines NIAB's work in plant science research and knowledge transfer to support the agriculture industry in meeting these challenges. This includes developing new crop varieties through plant breeding and ensuring application of research findings in practice.
GRiSP - Presentation for Discussion with Donors and Partners - June 2013cgxchange
GRiSP is a global partnership led by IRRI that coordinates rice research and development among international organizations to address challenges facing rice production. Its goals are to increase rice production sustainably, affordably, and profitably for farmers through coordinated global action. GRiSP's second phase (GRiSP II) will focus on developing improved rice varieties and management practices, strengthening partnerships, building capacity, and empowering women to work towards outcomes of increased yields, reduced poverty and hunger, and enhanced environmental sustainability of rice systems. Key research themes include genetic diversity, breeding, natural resource management, value addition, policy and impact, and capacity and delivery.
Perspectives on outlook for Asia Research Program: Asia Regional Planning Mee...ICRISAT
India accounts for 67% and 80% of the global area of chickpea and pigeonpea, respectively. Varieties/hybrids developed from ICRISAT-bred materials account for 53% of the total indent of breeder seed for these crop in India. Developing and validating ICM packages using an on-farm approach, monitoring virulence spectrum and variability in pathogen/pest populations at phenotypic and genotypic levels. PQU facilitated export of 6479 seed samples and 5502 grain and plant material samples to 27 countries, import of 3196 seed samples from 6 countries, and conservation of 6628 germplasm accessions in Genebank. Integrate the outputs from research across the whole value chain (soil and water management, improved cultivars and production technologies, climate smart production systems, post-harvest management and value addition, etc). Operation, maintenance and optimum utilization of power, water, air-conditioning and civil and engineering infrastructure, buildings, machinery, instruments and equipment.
The document outlines Morocco's Green Plan for Food Security. It discusses key challenges facing Morocco's agriculture sector, including water scarcity and dependence on food imports. The plan proposes two pillars: 1) aggressively developing a high-value commercial agriculture sector through public-private partnerships and 2) supporting smallholder farmers by helping them professionalize their operations. It highlights ongoing efforts like converting irrigation systems to drip irrigation to save water and increase productivity. The plan aims to boost domestic production, rural development and food security through modernizing agriculture while ensuring social and environmental sustainability.
Research Program Genetic Gains (RPGG) Review Meeting 2021: Delivering Acceler...ICRISAT
Strengthening the Science of Delivery by increasing total seed production and availability, increasing access to high-quality seed of improved varieties, creating demand for quality seed (e.g. through value-chain support, demonstration trials, postharvest handling including seed, business training and market linkages), reaching farmers through formal and informal seed systems, lowering costs of seed.......
ICRISAT Nigeria research and development activities in sorghum and groundnutICRISAT
ICRISAT is conducting research and development activities on sorghum and groundnut in Nigeria in collaboration with national partners. For sorghum, they are assessing testcrosses to develop hybrid parents, developing open-pollinated varieties with farmer and market preferred traits, and collecting and characterizing local landraces. On-farm sorghum yields have increased from 1 t/ha in 2011 to over 2.3 t/ha currently across 13 states. For groundnut, they are improving local landraces for resistance to diseases and drought, conducting hybridization, evaluating optimal plant populations, introducing dry season cultivation, and addressing aflatoxin concerns through testing and training.
Priorities for DAR-ICRISAT Research Collaborations by Dr Pooran Gaur ICRISAT
Predict the most promising interventions to be made at the farming system level to optimize returns at the economic and ecosystem level and broadening genetic base of breeding populations (enhanced use of germplasm, novel crossing methods to enhance genetic recombination), improving selection efficiency (precision in phenotyping, marker-assisted selection, use of efficient experimental designs).
GRiSP - Presentation for Discussion with Donors and Partners - June 2013CGIAR
- GRiSP is a global partnership led by IRRI that coordinates rice research and development among international organizations to address challenges facing global rice production.
- Its goals are to increase rice production sustainably and profitably for farmers, improve food security and nutrition, and reduce the environmental footprint of rice.
- Key targets for its first phase included lifting 72 million people out of poverty and reducing hunger for 40 million people in Asia through increased rice yields and incomes for farmers.
- It has over 900 research and development partners worldwide working across six themes, from genetic diversity to capacity building. Indicators will track progress toward outcomes like increased yields, water productivity, and farmer incomes.
Social inclusion of young people and site-specific nutrient management (SSNM)...CIMMYT
The document outlines the agenda for the 13th Asian Maize Conference held in Ludhiana, Punjab, India from 8-10 October 2018. It discusses maize production trends globally and in key countries like China, USA, and Brazil. It also summarizes maize production in Nepal, highlighting challenges like low productivity. The author presents results from an experiment comparing Nutrient Expert recommendations to farmer practices, finding a significant yield increase using the former approach. The conclusion is that Nutrient Expert can help address efficient nutrient management and increase yields and profits for farmers.
Global adoption and regulation impacting technology adoption. b. choudharyExternalEvents
This document discusses global adoption and regulation of agricultural biotechnology. It provides statistics showing a 110-fold increase in global hectares of biotech crops from 1996 to 2016, with 185.1 million hectares grown. The top biotech crops and their locations are outlined. Charts show adoption rates of principal biotech crops and impacts on yields and farm incomes. New gene-edited crops and those awaiting approval are noted. The document advocates for enabling policies and science-based regulatory systems for genetically modified and gene-edited crops in Asia to help ensure food security.
Cereals and pulses sustainable agri food systems under climate changeICARDA
Parallel oral thematic sessions II Cereals and pulses sustainable agri food systems under climate change (ICARDA session)
Organiser: Charles Kleinerman, International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA)
Contact: C.kleinermann(at)cgiar.org
Date: Thursday, 19.09.2019, 14:00 – 15:30 h
Main purpose of the Parallel oral thematic session:
Presentations in this session will show how current research conducted by ICARDA and its partners in the CWANA region can support a transition towards nutrition-sensitive and climate smart cereal-based agri-food systems under irrigated and rainfed conditions. We will show in particular how plant breeding, agronomy, livestock feeding and systems analysis can be combined to support this diversification and sustainable intensification of cereal-based agri-food systems.
International Center for Tropical Agriculture Centro Internacional de Agricul...SIANI
Presented as part of the SIANI Hesa Expert Group meeting in Chulalongkorn University School of Agricultural Resources (CUSAR) in Bangkok. More at: http://bit.ly/1NwBkbp
Research in sustainable intensification in the sub-humid maize-based cropping...africa-rising
This document summarizes research being conducted in Babati, Tanzania on sustainable intensification of maize-based cropping systems. The research is led by various institutions (IITA, ILRI, CIMMYT, etc.) and has the following objectives: 1) Identify biophysical and socioeconomic constraints to crop and livestock production; 2) Introduce and evaluate improved crop varieties; and 3) Develop postharvest technologies to reduce losses. The status of research deliverables is provided, showing preliminary results on crop yields, variety selection, fertilizer response, and mycotoxin contamination. Lessons learned are discussed, along with proposed research opportunities for 2013/14, such as addressing low yields, maize lethal
Pigeonpea is an ideal crop for sustainable agriculture as it provides food, feed, fuelwood, fodder, and acts as a bio-fertilizer through nutrient recycling. It is drought tolerant and performs well in low fertility soils. The document summarizes progress on various pigeonpea projects in Asia and Eastern and Southern Africa, highlighting farmer preferred varieties identified, drought tolerance screening results, disease resistance breeding efforts, capacity building activities, and development of hybrids for higher yield. It concludes with visions for expanding the area under pigeonpea production through introduction in new agro-climatic zones and exploitation of genetic resources from wild species.
The summary provides an overview of ICRISAT's research programs in Asia during 2020-2021, which faced challenges due to COVID-19 restrictions. Key points include:
- Virtual meetings and online platforms were used extensively for collaboration and capacity building during lockdowns.
- Several new crop varieties of chickpea, groundnut, pigeonpea, sorghum, pearl millet, and finger millet were released in India, featuring improved traits like disease resistance, yield, quality and adaptability.
- Breeding efforts identified new sources of biotic and abiotic stress resistance, as well as high-yielding lines. Modernization initiatives were advanced through establishment of new facilities, modeling, and
4 rs of nutrient stewardship A Lecture by Mr Allah Dad Khan Former DG Agri Ex...Mr.Allah Dad Khan
4 rs of nutrient stewardship A Lecture by Mr Allah Dad Khan Former DG Agri Extension KPK/Visiting Professor the University of Agriculture Peshawar Pakistan
WHEAT - Presentation for Discussion with Donors and Partners - June 2013cgxchange
This document summarizes the agenda and presentations for a CRP Engagement with Donors meeting on wheat. It includes:
- An overview of WHEAT's Impact Pathways, Theories of Change, and impact on the ground through improved wheat varieties.
- Examples of impact through genetic discoveries to combat wheat rust in Africa and make countries epidemic-proof.
- Charts showing the large number of poor people dependent on wheat-based farming systems in South Asia.
- Details of WHEAT's regional collaborations and flagship projects focused on sustainably growing more wheat with less inputs and improved livelihoods.
- Information on refining WHEAT's Intermediate Development Outcomes with research partners.
Plant science into practice - Tina Barsby (NIAB)Farming Futures
The document discusses the mission and challenges facing agriculture, including feeding a growing population in a sustainable way. It outlines NIAB's work in plant science research and knowledge transfer to support the agriculture industry in meeting these challenges. This includes developing new crop varieties through plant breeding and ensuring application of research findings in practice.
GRiSP - Presentation for Discussion with Donors and Partners - June 2013cgxchange
GRiSP is a global partnership led by IRRI that coordinates rice research and development among international organizations to address challenges facing rice production. Its goals are to increase rice production sustainably, affordably, and profitably for farmers through coordinated global action. GRiSP's second phase (GRiSP II) will focus on developing improved rice varieties and management practices, strengthening partnerships, building capacity, and empowering women to work towards outcomes of increased yields, reduced poverty and hunger, and enhanced environmental sustainability of rice systems. Key research themes include genetic diversity, breeding, natural resource management, value addition, policy and impact, and capacity and delivery.
Perspectives on outlook for Asia Research Program: Asia Regional Planning Mee...ICRISAT
India accounts for 67% and 80% of the global area of chickpea and pigeonpea, respectively. Varieties/hybrids developed from ICRISAT-bred materials account for 53% of the total indent of breeder seed for these crop in India. Developing and validating ICM packages using an on-farm approach, monitoring virulence spectrum and variability in pathogen/pest populations at phenotypic and genotypic levels. PQU facilitated export of 6479 seed samples and 5502 grain and plant material samples to 27 countries, import of 3196 seed samples from 6 countries, and conservation of 6628 germplasm accessions in Genebank. Integrate the outputs from research across the whole value chain (soil and water management, improved cultivars and production technologies, climate smart production systems, post-harvest management and value addition, etc). Operation, maintenance and optimum utilization of power, water, air-conditioning and civil and engineering infrastructure, buildings, machinery, instruments and equipment.
ICRISAT Global Planning Meeting 2019: Research Program – Asia by Dr Pooran Ga...ICRISAT
Refining Product Concepts and ensuring alignment of Crop Breeding efforts to Product Concepts and Modernization of crop improvement programs to accelerate genetic gain.
A multi-discipline effort to provide options for sustainable intensification ...africa-rising
This document summarizes a multi-disciplinary effort between the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture and International Livestock Research Institute to promote sustainable intensification of smallholder farming systems in Africa. The goal is to create pathways out of poverty for smallholder families. Key activities include advancing production, improving nutrition and food safety, and transforming production systems. The document provides details on situation analysis conducted in Babati district of Tanzania that identified challenges like poor agricultural practices, high crop losses, and livestock malnutrition. It outlines prioritized intervention niches being tested, like fodder banks and intercropping, as well as expected outputs which include identifying suitable forage species and describing integrated packages to farmers.
Dr. Swapan Kumar Datta discusses pulses research and development in India. 111 improved varieties of pulses have been developed along with 6000 demonstrations across the country. There is a need for pod borer resistant GM pigeon pea and chickpea. Lentils are a nutritious grain legume high in protein, carbohydrates, calcium, iron, and folates. Chickpea production in India is projected to increase from 18.5 mt currently to 28 mt by 2020-21 through yield increases of 8.6% annually. Challenges for pulses in India include declining area, low genetic yield potential, biotic and abiotic stresses, and post-harvest losses. The government has implemented several programs
Strategies for enhancement of organic farming in india copyreshma murgun
This document discusses strategies for enhancing organic farming in India. It begins with background on the principles and practices of organic farming. It then discusses certification requirements and challenges of organic farming. Key strategies proposed include ensuring seed sovereignty, implementing organic farming policies phased over time, using compact area group approaches, strengthening soil and water conservation, and promoting mixed farming for livelihood security. Other strategies focus on agro-biodiversity conservation, capacity building, research, and developing organic value chains and markets.
Redesigning cassava for tomorrow's demands Asia Clair HersheyCIAT
Cassava production has increased dramatically over the past 30 years due to its resilience and diverse market opportunities. However, it faces challenges from climate change, soil fertility decline, pests and diseases. CIAT is working to redesign cassava through molecular breeding for high yields, nutrition, and market traits. Efforts include developing 6,000 diverse varieties, monitoring for new threats, building national capacity, and training scientists to protect cassava's future role as a strategic global crop.
Solutions for Impact in Emerging Markets: The role of biotechnologyICRISAT
To develop and deploy state-of-the-art infrastructure for conduct of transgenic research and to act as a clearinghouse for technology inputs, transgenic research leads/ prototypes with proof of concept derived from Indian research institutes, universities, and other likely sources.Also to evolve the technology to a point where a practical application can be demonstrated, and transfer this “evolved” technology for product development and distribution to appropriate agencies.
This document summarizes the progress made on Golden Rice, including:
- Updates on different versions developed (GR1 in 2000, improved GR2 in 2004-2005)
- Progress in developing GR2 events in different rice varieties, selecting lines based on beta-carotene levels and agronomic performance
- Details on the carotenoid biosynthetic pathway added to Golden Rice
- Plans to undergo further development and regulatory approval in countries with high rates of vitamin A deficiency, including field trials, compositional analysis, and consultation with regulatory agencies in the Philippines.
- Outlines timelines for completing nutritional studies and pursuing regulatory approval and farmer/consumer acceptance studies to allow for the potential release of Golden Rice.
Integration of CSA in agriculture- presentation at UFAAS ToT workshopFaith Okiror
This document provides an overview of climate smart agriculture (CSA) presented at a workshop. It defines CSA as an approach to address food security and climate change by improving productivity, resilience, and reducing emissions. The challenges facing African agriculture are described, including poor soils, drought, and weak adaptive capacity. The principles and benefits of CSA practices like conservation agriculture are explained. Steps for scaling up CSA are discussed, including characterization, prioritization, implementation, and monitoring. Strategies to spread CSA techniques across communities are outlined, such as through innovation platforms, partnerships, capacity building, and access to resources.
Participatory approaches to diversification and intensification of crop produ...Rachel Gilbert
This document summarizes Daniel van Vugt's presentation on participatory approaches to crop diversification and intensification in smallholder farms in Malawi. The presentation discusses research objectives, methods, results, and implications. Key findings include that farmer-ranked technologies like early planting and plant population highly for soybean. Combining inoculants, fertilizer, and compost manure increased soybean yields. Variability in nitrogen fixation, yields, and responses were observed across locations and years. Fertilizer generally enhanced yields for maize, soybean, groundnuts, and sweet potato, but responses varied significantly.
Intensification of maize-legume based systems in the semi-arid areas of Tanza...africa-rising
This document summarizes research being conducted in Tanzania to intensify maize-legume farming systems in semi-arid areas. The research aims to increase farm productivity and improve the farming landscape. Key findings include:
1) Improved varieties of crops like maize, groundnuts, and pigeonpeas have increased yields compared to local varieties.
2) Integrated soil fertility management including fertilizer application has increased maize yields but response to nitrogen was low, indicating other limiting factors.
3) Soil and water conservation techniques like deep tillage and in-situ water harvesting improved yields compared to traditional practices.
4) Aflatoxin contamination was found in many crops sampled, presenting food
CGIAR Research Program on Dryland Cereals, Value for moneyCGIAR
The CGIAR Research Program on Dryland Cereals aims to improve livelihoods of smallholder farmers in dryland regions of Africa and Asia through crop improvement, management, and market access solutions for dryland cereals like barley, finger millet, pearl millet, and sorghum. The program develops improved varieties and agricultural practices, increases access to information, and addresses policy constraints to promote increased and stable access to dryland cereals, reduced rural poverty and improved nutrition. Research outcomes to date include higher yielding and more nutritious varieties, as well as increased incomes and food security for thousands of farmers.
Advances in legume breeding for better livelihoods of smallholder farmers in ...ICRISAT
Despite their many benefits, productivity of legumes in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is generally lower than world averages due to:Biotic stresses (diseases, pests, weeds), Abiotic stresses (heat, frost, drought, and salinity) and Edaphic factors (associated with soil nutrient.
deficits). Reference sets developed for assorted legumes and traits of agronomic importance identified for further crop improvement.
Advances in legume breeding for better livelihoods of smallholder farmers in ssaTropical Legumes III
#DYK the benefits of legumes: It intensify cropping systems as double, catch, relay and intercrops; Provide ‘free’ nitrogen to soils through atmospheric nitrogen fixation; Act as break crops for disease and pest cycles; Increase and diversify smallholder farmers’ incomes and Increase household diet quality with plant proteins and micronutrients.
This document summarizes research objectives and methods to accelerate the breeding of high-yielding plantain and cooking bananas. The objectives are to breed varieties with good yield and consumer acceptability. The researcher describes banana breeding schemes including using diploids, triploids, and tetraploids. Methods proposed to speed up breeding include embryo rescue, molecular marker development, gene discovery for drought tolerance, genomic selection, and triploid production. Timelines for traditional breeding approaches and potential faster methods using new technologies are also presented.
Identifying and closing global yield gaps in canola. A view from AustraliaGlobal Plant Council
"Enhancing Global Collaborations in Crop Science" GPC Symposium on 4th Nov. 2018 , CSSA/ASA Annual meeting In Baltimore USA.
Julianne Lilley CSIRO Agriculture and Food Australia. Identifying and closing global yield gaps in canola. A view from Australia
The document discusses opportunities and challenges related to adapting agriculture to climate change. It proposes three objectives: 1) developing adapted farming systems using integrated technologies and policies, 2) breeding strategies to address climate stresses, and 3) identifying and deploying genetic diversity for adaptation. Specific initiatives are highlighted, such as multi-site agricultural trials, farmer exchanges, and a knowledge sharing platform, to support achieving the objectives.
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AICCRA is supported by a grant from the International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank, which is used to enhance research and capacity-building activities by the CGIAR centers and initiatives as well as their partners in Africa.
About IDA: IDA helps the world’s poorest countries by providing grants and low to zero-interest loans for projects and programmes that boost economic growth, reduce poverty, and improve poor people’s lives.
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This presentation was given on 27 October 2021 by Mengpin Ge, Global Climate Program Associate at WRI, during the webinar "Achieving NDC Ambition in Agriculture" organized by CCAFS, FAO and WRI.
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The multilevel CSA monitoring set of standard core uptake and outcome indicators + expanded indicators linked to a rapid and reliable ICT based data collection instrument to systematically
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Presentation by Han Soethoudt, Jan Broeze, and Heike Axmann of Wageningen University & Resaearch (WUR).
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4. Plant Breeding
CIAT FLAR
Rice Irrigated -Breeding pipeline
CIAT breeders need to better define the specific agroclimatic region (TPE) and to replace a variety
• Urgent TPE definition (local varieties, soil and Climate variability /climate change) , feed into the product profile.
• GXE models to predict phenotypes from genetic and environmental inputs (Ideotyping)
• Models to identify the most important plant traits
5. Product design
Trait category Trait Trait description Variety benchmark
Performance required
(=, >, >=, >>)
Plant architecture Plant type (including tillering habit) Fedearroz67 Acceptation
Crop yield
Yield potential Yield under optimal conditions
Fedearroz67,
Fedearroz2000,
IRGA424, MAC18, INTA-
L9, Puita, CENTA-A8
10% or more production
compare with the
cultivated control
Grain number Number of grains per panicle
Efficient tillering All tillers have a filled panicle
Panicule length
Biotic stress
Resistance to Magnaporthe (rice blast) Rotten neck O.Llanos 5 <= 3
Resistance to Rice Hoja Blanca Virus While leaf streaks Fedearroz 2000 <= 3
Abiotic stress Lodging resistance
Stem that holds after a high nitrogen
fertilization
Less than 5% of lodged
plants under high wind or
high nitrogen
Value chain clients, consumers,
processors
Grain quality (Milling Yield, Head Rice
Recovery)
% of whole grain after milling and
polishing
Fedearroz 60 > 55%
Grain quality (Amylose content) % Fedearroz 60 >= 26
Grain quality (Chalkiness) < 0.6
Grain size Fedearroz 60 > 6mm
Nutritional value Zinc content in polished grain IR68144 >= 28 ppm
Cooking quality Sensorial traits after cooking
Product profile
Irrigated / favorable rainfed nutritious rice
6. What is missing to accelerate breeding for climate smart varieties?
• Wide Environment characterization through the eyes of the crop (adaptation for specific environments)
• Understanding of the genetic control of crop adaptation to climate variability and climate change (GxExM)
• Optimize the use of genetic diversity under different environments and climatic scenarios
We need to provide breeders
with the phenomics, genomics
and environmental
information, as well as target
ideotypes, to generate better
adapted varieties at a faster
rate
Coa1. Establishing a worldwide field
laboratory
Coa3. Genetics of rice plant interaction with the biotic
environment
Coa4. Discovery of genomic associations
Coa2. Global phenotyping tools
Coa5. Big Data integration platform
FP4 RICE CRP
7. Coa 4.1 Establishing antenna trials (70 var) + analysis GxE
Coa 4.1 Establishing Reference panels trials + analysis GxE and GWAS
Coa4.1 Environmental characterization of breeders sites
Coa 4.1 Modelling yields at antenna sites = guide development of new varieties
Milestones translated into products/activities:
Coa 4.4 Phenotype-genotype pipeline : identification of QTls at multiple sites, identification of new parental lines
Coa 4.5. Data capture, storage and analysis across sites (platforms, methods, integration with platforms, B4R
training)
Coa 4.2 Upgrading HTP facilities (yield/ abiotic/biotic stresses)/ Facilities used in breeding programs
Coa 4.4 Upgrading genotyping facilities
Coa 4.3 Blast-panicle blight-hoja blanca diagnostics/mining new genes/ survey and sampling
Coa 4.3 Disease monitoring at future antenna sites
8. • To provide a novel, powerful, and inclusive approach to understand how climate
affects crop adaptation.
• To offer a systematic strategy to exploit G × E interactions to enhance crop
performance.
• To present an effective platform to engage our partners to support on-site research.
• To attract funding on a regional and global scale.
CoA 4.1 Designing a Global Rice Array
Main goal: to establish a multi-environment field network serving as a tool to
contribute to design site-specific rice ideotypes adapted to future climates.
9. 34 sites in total:
21 in Asia: - 3 Philippines
- 1 Vietnam
- 1 in Myanmar
- 5 China
- 1 Bangladesh
- 10 India
5 in Africa: - 1 Senegal
- 1 Ivory Coast
- 1 Burundi
- 2 Madagascar
8 in Latin America: - 3 Colombia
- 4 Brazil
- 1 Uruguay
Worldwide field laboratory
Antenas panel:a total of 73 varieties (40 nominated by IRRI, 16 by
Africa Rice, 14 by Ciat, and 3 by Cirad) of wide
diversity (irrigated, rainfed, upland, …)
CoA 4.1 Designing a Global Rice Array
10. K
F
CS
N K
F
C
S
N
Climate
Management
Soil
Plant growth
+
SoilsClimate
=+
Develop/use models to quantify and map the impact of abiotic/biotic factors on yield
• Use climatic, crop data to identify priority constrains and traits, define extrapolation domain and design ideotypes
ORYZA 2000
AgMIP network
CCAFS (DSSAT)
Management
Crop yield
Site characterization for
climate variability and
climate change scenarios:
- trait combinations
- yield constraints
Pest and diseases
Crop Modelling activities
Crop modelling activities today are ensured only for Africa and Madagascar. For Latin America and Asia the activities
will depend on the interest of the Agmip network.
Data will be stored on the DataHub created in Coa 4.5
CoA 4.1 Designing a Global Rice Array
=> a single trait will not improve plant performance in all scenarios of climate variability, in all cropping systems
a single genotype will not cope with all the existing climatic (temporal) variability
define the environment , cropping system and target areas will speed up the adaptation of the ideotype
Currently, we lack a systemic understanding of how environment affect the phenotypic expression of specific genotypes. This presents a bottleneck for genetic gain in rice breeding.
We lack of breeding tools, markers, to accelerate the delivery of adapted varieties to climate variability
We lack the exploration of diversity in rice, we have the genebank with valuable varieties, traits and genes that could be used to increase the adaptation to CC.