‘Scenarios for Policy: Transforming Farming, Landscape and Food Systems for the 21st Century’ was a side event held at the Hunger for Action Conference: 2nd Global Conference on Agriculture, Food Security and Climate Change. This session, coordinated by the CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS) considered future policy options for the major transformative changes needed in farming, landscapes and food systems to make climate-smart agriculture a reality.
Transforming Maize-legume Value Chains –A Business Case for Climate-Smart Ag...CIMMYT
CIMMYT Senior Cropping Systems Agronomist Christian Thierfelder presented on climate-smart agriculture in southern Africa in a webinar titled Climate Resilient Agriculture Success Stories – Making a Case for Scale Up.
From Not-Want to Waste-Not: cassava peels as productCIAT
Presentation at the Cassava Value Chains Workshop
CIAT, Cali, Colombia. 24-26 August 2016
Speakers: I Okike, A Samireddypalle, ML Fadiga, D Enahoro, P Kulakow, G Thiele, C Fauquet, M Blummel
From field to factory: agronomy to starch and beyondCIAT
This document discusses cassava production in Asia. It notes that cassava is an important crop for smallholders in Asia, with around 8 million farmers growing it. Key points made include:
- Yield gaps for cassava in Asia are large, with average yields around 16 t/ha compared to achievable yields of 30+ t/ha. Major constraints include soil issues and poor crop management.
- Adoption of improved varieties and better agronomic practices like land preparation, planting methods, and fertilizer use could help close yield gaps. The example of rice in Latin America shows genetics and agronomy together can greatly increase yields.
- Good agricultural practices throughout the cassava value chain from field to factory can boost
STATUS OF RICE RESEARCH AND HYBRID DEVELOPMENT IN PAKISTANAnjum Ali Buttar
This document summarizes the status of rice research and hybrid development in Pakistan. It provides background on rice production in Pakistan, including major growing areas and varieties. It then discusses the history of rice research and development in Pakistan dating back to 1912, including establishment of research stations and release of new varieties. The document also outlines the history and challenges of hybrid rice development, adoption, and production in Pakistan, noting efforts by both the public and private sectors. It concludes by outlining key strategies to further promote hybrid rice in Pakistan.
‘Scenarios for Policy: Transforming Farming, Landscape and Food Systems for the 21st Century’ was a side event held at the Hunger for Action Conference: 2nd Global Conference on Agriculture, Food Security and Climate Change. This session, coordinated by the CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS) considered future policy options for the major transformative changes needed in farming, landscapes and food systems to make climate-smart agriculture a reality.
Transforming Maize-legume Value Chains –A Business Case for Climate-Smart Ag...CIMMYT
CIMMYT Senior Cropping Systems Agronomist Christian Thierfelder presented on climate-smart agriculture in southern Africa in a webinar titled Climate Resilient Agriculture Success Stories – Making a Case for Scale Up.
From Not-Want to Waste-Not: cassava peels as productCIAT
Presentation at the Cassava Value Chains Workshop
CIAT, Cali, Colombia. 24-26 August 2016
Speakers: I Okike, A Samireddypalle, ML Fadiga, D Enahoro, P Kulakow, G Thiele, C Fauquet, M Blummel
From field to factory: agronomy to starch and beyondCIAT
This document discusses cassava production in Asia. It notes that cassava is an important crop for smallholders in Asia, with around 8 million farmers growing it. Key points made include:
- Yield gaps for cassava in Asia are large, with average yields around 16 t/ha compared to achievable yields of 30+ t/ha. Major constraints include soil issues and poor crop management.
- Adoption of improved varieties and better agronomic practices like land preparation, planting methods, and fertilizer use could help close yield gaps. The example of rice in Latin America shows genetics and agronomy together can greatly increase yields.
- Good agricultural practices throughout the cassava value chain from field to factory can boost
STATUS OF RICE RESEARCH AND HYBRID DEVELOPMENT IN PAKISTANAnjum Ali Buttar
This document summarizes the status of rice research and hybrid development in Pakistan. It provides background on rice production in Pakistan, including major growing areas and varieties. It then discusses the history of rice research and development in Pakistan dating back to 1912, including establishment of research stations and release of new varieties. The document also outlines the history and challenges of hybrid rice development, adoption, and production in Pakistan, noting efforts by both the public and private sectors. It concludes by outlining key strategies to further promote hybrid rice in Pakistan.
1. The document discusses agricultural adaptations to climate change in coastal ecosystems of Bangladesh. It outlines climate change impacts like salinity intrusion, floods, and cyclones that reduce rice and wheat production.
2. Key adaptations developed include saline tolerant rice, wheat and vegetable varieties, floating gardens, improved irrigation techniques, crop diversification and changing cropping patterns. BRRI and BARI have released over 30 saline tolerant rice and wheat varieties.
3. The document provides details on released saline tolerant varieties of rice, wheat, pulses, oilseeds, vegetables and fruits that have increased yields and farmer incomes in coastal areas affected by salinity.
A Plus for Pulses: Symbiotic Nitrogen Fixation for Sustainable Intensificatio...ICARDA
The document summarizes challenges and opportunities for sustainable intensification in drylands through symbiotic nitrogen fixation (SNF) in pulses. It discusses how SNF can help address issues like excess nitrogen in the environment, slow productivity growth of pulses, and lack of alternatives to unsustainable fertilizer use. While SNF is sensitive to stresses like drought, opportunities exist to improve yields through breeding, agronomy, and integrated soil management. Research on SNF physiology and genetics, as well as holistic approaches involving farmers, could help realize untapped potential for increasing pulses' role in cropping systems under climate change.
The document discusses rice research and development in Pakistan. It provides statistics on rice production, area, and utilization in Pakistan. It outlines the history of rice breeding in Pakistan since independence, including major varieties released. It describes the zonal rice production areas and highlights advances in rice breeding, including the development of semi-dwarf and hybrid varieties. The national agricultural research system for rice is coordinated by PARC, with contributions from federal, provincial, and international organizations. Hybrid rice technology was introduced in the 2000s to further increase rice productivity in Pakistan.
CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE Anjum Ali Buttar
This document provides an overview of agriculture in Pakistan, including its challenges and opportunities for sustainable development. Some key points:
- Agriculture is a major sector, contributing 19.5% to GDP and employing 42.3% of the labor force. Livestock makes up 58% of agricultural GDP.
- Pakistan faces challenges like low adoption of technology, climate change impacts, and decreasing agricultural land. However, opportunities exist like fertile land, proximity to markets, and strong research institutions.
- New technologies like improved seeds, mechanization, and irrigation methods can boost yields and diversification toward high-value crops presents opportunities for the future of Pakistani agriculture.
ANALYSIS OF PRODUCTION AND AVAILABILITY OF MAJOR VEGETABLES IN PAKISTANAnjum Ali Buttar
This document summarizes statistics and information about major vegetable crops in Pakistan including tomato, onion, garlic, chilli. It provides data on production areas and volumes for each crop by province from 2010-2016. It also outlines supply and consumption cycles for each crop by province. Charts show monthly wholesale price trends for each crop in major cities from 2015-2017. The document concludes with a proposed plan of action to improve the horticulture sector in Pakistan with strategies like establishing a national forum, policy, centers of excellence, dedicated programs and projects, and adopting modern technologies.
The Current State and Trends of Wheat Production in RwandaCIMMYT
Rwanda's wheat production has increased significantly in recent years due to policy incentives for farmers and land consolidation efforts. Wheat is grown by small-scale farmers between 1,900-2,500 meters above sea level. Total wheat grain production is around 160,000 metric tons annually, though around 30-40% is consumed domestically and 15,000 metric tons are still imported. Opportunities exist to further increase wheat supplies through expanding land area under wheat cultivation and improving productivity.
Genetic improvement of pearl millet for improved human nutrition in West and ...ICRISAT
Micronutrient deficiencies, particularly lack of vitamin A, iron and iodine, affect mainly women and children and contribute to some of the highest rates of child mortality in the world. Pearl millet grain is rich in Fe and Zn micronutrients compare to all other cereals. It comprises more that 60% of the dietary food of the west African population. Improving the pearl millet with increased Fe nd Zn density in grains through bio fortification will help to contribute in reduction of malnutrition problems associated these micro nutrient induced deficiencies in children below 5 years and pregnant women's to overcome iron induced anaemia.
CFU-Tanzania conducted a survey of tractor service providers (TSPs) in 5 districts to develop a sustainable private sector for minimum tillage mechanization. The survey found that while there are many tractors, most are old with low horsepower. TSPs have limited skills, financial access, and awareness of conservation agriculture. CFU-Tanzania is training TSPs, linking them to equipment and loans, and promoting conservation agriculture. Their goals are to further train farmers and TSPs, facilitate equipment acquisition, and create an enabling environment for the private sector to support minimum tillage services.
Sustainable intensification of low-input agriculture systems in the Eastern P...africa-rising
Presented by Christian Thierfelder, Peter Setimela and Munyaradzi Mutenje (CIMMYT) at the Africa RISING Eastern Province of Zambia Project Review and End-of-Project Meeting, Lusaka, Zambia, 7–8 September 2017
The document provides an overview of GIS activities at ILRI. It discusses that GIS is used for a wide variety of research projects within different themes at ILRI. It also describes GIS services such as data management, advice, capacity building, and data sharing. The document then highlights several past GIS outputs from 2008 and planned GIS activities for 2009 and beyond, covering topics such as livestock production systems, climate change impacts, vulnerability analysis, and disease mapping.
This document summarizes research being conducted through two projects - ZimCLIFs and FACASI - in Zimbabwe. ZimCLIFs is focusing on integrating crops and livestock through sustainable intensification practices to improve food security. It is testing conservation agriculture techniques, livestock management, and value chain interventions across sites in Murehwa district. Baseline studies found maize-groundnut systems are dominant but yields are low. The document outlines ongoing agronomic experiments and lessons from other Zimbabwean studies showing yield increases and timeliness benefits of conservation agriculture. It identifies opportunities for synergies between the projects around addressing labor constraints through mechanization, but also challenges of alternative residue management and poor market incentives for conservation agriculture crops.
The document discusses improving soil fertility and nutrient management in developing countries. It covers topics such as world fertilizer consumption trends from 1961-2002, the role of fertilizers in the Green Revolution, impacts of fertilizers on soil organic matter and the environment, and challenges with nutrient management in different regions of Asia and Africa. In particular, it notes that while fertilizer use has increased crop production globally, Africa has seen less progress and still struggles with widespread phosphorus and micronutrient deficiencies in many countries.
WHEAT RESEARCH COORDINATION & DEVELOPMENT IN PAKISTANAnjum Ali Buttar
The document summarizes wheat research coordination and development in Pakistan. It discusses wheat production trends, future requirements based on population growth projections, and the yield gap between average national yields and achievable potential yields. It then outlines the wheat ecologies and production shares across different regions. The coordination mechanism brings together national and international partners through PARC. Core activities include variety evaluation and release. Germplasm acquisition from CIMMYT and ICARDA is discussed. Achievements include the release of 148 wheat varieties through national yield trials. Coordinated efforts have led to the evaluation of over 5,000 wheat trials and release of 168 varieties since 1978.
Sustainable extensification: Breathing new life to Africa's sleeping giantafrica-rising
This document summarizes scenarios for improving agriculture in Bougouni, Mali through sustainable extensification. The region has high potential for agriculture but farmers currently struggle with poverty. Simple scenarios were modeled to explore optimizing crop allocation at current and expanded land areas. Intensification and land expansion improved food security and income, allowing some farms to escape extreme poverty. However, the scenarios provide only a rapid prototype and do not fully redesign dysfunctional systems. A holistic approach is needed considering other factors like livestock and non-farm income.
The document discusses the geography of rubber cultivation. It notes that rubber trees are native to the Amazon and were introduced to India in 1902. Key conditions for rubber cultivation include temperatures between 21-35°C, annual rainfall of 175-300cm, and alluvial or laterite soils. Major labor is required to clear and prepare land, construct drains, plant cover crops, and tap the rubber trees. India's main rubber producing states are Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia are among the world's top exporters of natural rubber, while China, the US, and Japan import the most.
This document discusses the history and development of Conservation Farming Unit (CFU) in Zambia. Some key points:
- CFU was established in 1996 in Zambia to promote conservation agriculture among small-scale farmers. It was initially supported by organizations like Norad, Sida, and Finnida.
- Early pioneers and proponents of conservation farming techniques in southern Africa are acknowledged, including various researchers and farmers in Zambia and Zimbabwe in the 1970s-1990s.
- Conventional farming practices like continuous tillage are identified as unsustainable and causing issues like soil erosion, low yields and food insecurity. Conservation farming techniques like minimum tillage and no-till are presented
Bruno Gerard presentation during the event "Conservation Agriculture: Overcoming the challenges to adoption and scaling-up" held by IFAD jointly with the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT)
The document discusses efficient water management strategies for sufficient crop production. It notes that water is a scarce resource that must be used properly, efficiently, economically and sustainably. It highlights that irrigation uses the majority of fresh water globally and that water availability is declining in India. Various strategies are presented to improve water use efficiency in agriculture, such as laser land leveling, alternate furrow irrigation, and raising crops in sunken beds with fish and vegetables to maximize productivity from available water. The overall message is that efficient irrigation management is critical to ensure sufficient food production with limited water resources.
1. The document discusses agricultural adaptations to climate change in coastal ecosystems of Bangladesh. It outlines climate change impacts like salinity intrusion, floods, and cyclones that reduce rice and wheat production.
2. Key adaptations developed include saline tolerant rice, wheat and vegetable varieties, floating gardens, improved irrigation techniques, crop diversification and changing cropping patterns. BRRI and BARI have released over 30 saline tolerant rice and wheat varieties.
3. The document provides details on released saline tolerant varieties of rice, wheat, pulses, oilseeds, vegetables and fruits that have increased yields and farmer incomes in coastal areas affected by salinity.
A Plus for Pulses: Symbiotic Nitrogen Fixation for Sustainable Intensificatio...ICARDA
The document summarizes challenges and opportunities for sustainable intensification in drylands through symbiotic nitrogen fixation (SNF) in pulses. It discusses how SNF can help address issues like excess nitrogen in the environment, slow productivity growth of pulses, and lack of alternatives to unsustainable fertilizer use. While SNF is sensitive to stresses like drought, opportunities exist to improve yields through breeding, agronomy, and integrated soil management. Research on SNF physiology and genetics, as well as holistic approaches involving farmers, could help realize untapped potential for increasing pulses' role in cropping systems under climate change.
The document discusses rice research and development in Pakistan. It provides statistics on rice production, area, and utilization in Pakistan. It outlines the history of rice breeding in Pakistan since independence, including major varieties released. It describes the zonal rice production areas and highlights advances in rice breeding, including the development of semi-dwarf and hybrid varieties. The national agricultural research system for rice is coordinated by PARC, with contributions from federal, provincial, and international organizations. Hybrid rice technology was introduced in the 2000s to further increase rice productivity in Pakistan.
CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE Anjum Ali Buttar
This document provides an overview of agriculture in Pakistan, including its challenges and opportunities for sustainable development. Some key points:
- Agriculture is a major sector, contributing 19.5% to GDP and employing 42.3% of the labor force. Livestock makes up 58% of agricultural GDP.
- Pakistan faces challenges like low adoption of technology, climate change impacts, and decreasing agricultural land. However, opportunities exist like fertile land, proximity to markets, and strong research institutions.
- New technologies like improved seeds, mechanization, and irrigation methods can boost yields and diversification toward high-value crops presents opportunities for the future of Pakistani agriculture.
ANALYSIS OF PRODUCTION AND AVAILABILITY OF MAJOR VEGETABLES IN PAKISTANAnjum Ali Buttar
This document summarizes statistics and information about major vegetable crops in Pakistan including tomato, onion, garlic, chilli. It provides data on production areas and volumes for each crop by province from 2010-2016. It also outlines supply and consumption cycles for each crop by province. Charts show monthly wholesale price trends for each crop in major cities from 2015-2017. The document concludes with a proposed plan of action to improve the horticulture sector in Pakistan with strategies like establishing a national forum, policy, centers of excellence, dedicated programs and projects, and adopting modern technologies.
The Current State and Trends of Wheat Production in RwandaCIMMYT
Rwanda's wheat production has increased significantly in recent years due to policy incentives for farmers and land consolidation efforts. Wheat is grown by small-scale farmers between 1,900-2,500 meters above sea level. Total wheat grain production is around 160,000 metric tons annually, though around 30-40% is consumed domestically and 15,000 metric tons are still imported. Opportunities exist to further increase wheat supplies through expanding land area under wheat cultivation and improving productivity.
Genetic improvement of pearl millet for improved human nutrition in West and ...ICRISAT
Micronutrient deficiencies, particularly lack of vitamin A, iron and iodine, affect mainly women and children and contribute to some of the highest rates of child mortality in the world. Pearl millet grain is rich in Fe and Zn micronutrients compare to all other cereals. It comprises more that 60% of the dietary food of the west African population. Improving the pearl millet with increased Fe nd Zn density in grains through bio fortification will help to contribute in reduction of malnutrition problems associated these micro nutrient induced deficiencies in children below 5 years and pregnant women's to overcome iron induced anaemia.
CFU-Tanzania conducted a survey of tractor service providers (TSPs) in 5 districts to develop a sustainable private sector for minimum tillage mechanization. The survey found that while there are many tractors, most are old with low horsepower. TSPs have limited skills, financial access, and awareness of conservation agriculture. CFU-Tanzania is training TSPs, linking them to equipment and loans, and promoting conservation agriculture. Their goals are to further train farmers and TSPs, facilitate equipment acquisition, and create an enabling environment for the private sector to support minimum tillage services.
Sustainable intensification of low-input agriculture systems in the Eastern P...africa-rising
Presented by Christian Thierfelder, Peter Setimela and Munyaradzi Mutenje (CIMMYT) at the Africa RISING Eastern Province of Zambia Project Review and End-of-Project Meeting, Lusaka, Zambia, 7–8 September 2017
The document provides an overview of GIS activities at ILRI. It discusses that GIS is used for a wide variety of research projects within different themes at ILRI. It also describes GIS services such as data management, advice, capacity building, and data sharing. The document then highlights several past GIS outputs from 2008 and planned GIS activities for 2009 and beyond, covering topics such as livestock production systems, climate change impacts, vulnerability analysis, and disease mapping.
This document summarizes research being conducted through two projects - ZimCLIFs and FACASI - in Zimbabwe. ZimCLIFs is focusing on integrating crops and livestock through sustainable intensification practices to improve food security. It is testing conservation agriculture techniques, livestock management, and value chain interventions across sites in Murehwa district. Baseline studies found maize-groundnut systems are dominant but yields are low. The document outlines ongoing agronomic experiments and lessons from other Zimbabwean studies showing yield increases and timeliness benefits of conservation agriculture. It identifies opportunities for synergies between the projects around addressing labor constraints through mechanization, but also challenges of alternative residue management and poor market incentives for conservation agriculture crops.
The document discusses improving soil fertility and nutrient management in developing countries. It covers topics such as world fertilizer consumption trends from 1961-2002, the role of fertilizers in the Green Revolution, impacts of fertilizers on soil organic matter and the environment, and challenges with nutrient management in different regions of Asia and Africa. In particular, it notes that while fertilizer use has increased crop production globally, Africa has seen less progress and still struggles with widespread phosphorus and micronutrient deficiencies in many countries.
WHEAT RESEARCH COORDINATION & DEVELOPMENT IN PAKISTANAnjum Ali Buttar
The document summarizes wheat research coordination and development in Pakistan. It discusses wheat production trends, future requirements based on population growth projections, and the yield gap between average national yields and achievable potential yields. It then outlines the wheat ecologies and production shares across different regions. The coordination mechanism brings together national and international partners through PARC. Core activities include variety evaluation and release. Germplasm acquisition from CIMMYT and ICARDA is discussed. Achievements include the release of 148 wheat varieties through national yield trials. Coordinated efforts have led to the evaluation of over 5,000 wheat trials and release of 168 varieties since 1978.
Sustainable extensification: Breathing new life to Africa's sleeping giantafrica-rising
This document summarizes scenarios for improving agriculture in Bougouni, Mali through sustainable extensification. The region has high potential for agriculture but farmers currently struggle with poverty. Simple scenarios were modeled to explore optimizing crop allocation at current and expanded land areas. Intensification and land expansion improved food security and income, allowing some farms to escape extreme poverty. However, the scenarios provide only a rapid prototype and do not fully redesign dysfunctional systems. A holistic approach is needed considering other factors like livestock and non-farm income.
The document discusses the geography of rubber cultivation. It notes that rubber trees are native to the Amazon and were introduced to India in 1902. Key conditions for rubber cultivation include temperatures between 21-35°C, annual rainfall of 175-300cm, and alluvial or laterite soils. Major labor is required to clear and prepare land, construct drains, plant cover crops, and tap the rubber trees. India's main rubber producing states are Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia are among the world's top exporters of natural rubber, while China, the US, and Japan import the most.
This document discusses the history and development of Conservation Farming Unit (CFU) in Zambia. Some key points:
- CFU was established in 1996 in Zambia to promote conservation agriculture among small-scale farmers. It was initially supported by organizations like Norad, Sida, and Finnida.
- Early pioneers and proponents of conservation farming techniques in southern Africa are acknowledged, including various researchers and farmers in Zambia and Zimbabwe in the 1970s-1990s.
- Conventional farming practices like continuous tillage are identified as unsustainable and causing issues like soil erosion, low yields and food insecurity. Conservation farming techniques like minimum tillage and no-till are presented
Bruno Gerard presentation during the event "Conservation Agriculture: Overcoming the challenges to adoption and scaling-up" held by IFAD jointly with the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT)
The document discusses efficient water management strategies for sufficient crop production. It notes that water is a scarce resource that must be used properly, efficiently, economically and sustainably. It highlights that irrigation uses the majority of fresh water globally and that water availability is declining in India. Various strategies are presented to improve water use efficiency in agriculture, such as laser land leveling, alternate furrow irrigation, and raising crops in sunken beds with fish and vegetables to maximize productivity from available water. The overall message is that efficient irrigation management is critical to ensure sufficient food production with limited water resources.
Evidence for scaling-up evergreen agriculture to increase productivity and re...africa-rising
Presented by Anthony Kimaro (ICRAF) and Elirehema Swai (ARI-Hombolo) at the Africa RISING East and Southern Africa Research Review and Planning Meeting, Arusha, Tanzania, 1-5 October 2012
This document discusses the potential for large-scale land restoration in Africa through agroforestry practices. It provides evidence of successful regreening initiatives in countries like Niger, Mali, and Ethiopia that have restored millions of hectares of land. Agroforestry approaches like farmer-managed natural regeneration have been shown to improve soil fertility, buffer water cycles, protect from drought, and increase yields while having costs as low as $14-20 per hectare. The document argues that investing in evergreen agriculture could reverse land degradation across Africa and proposes a project to scale practices to 500,000 farmers across 8 countries, restoring over 1 million hectares of land.
CHAÎNE DE VALEUR, STRATÉGIES D'ADAPTATION, AGRICULTURE DURABLE ET SYSTÈME ALI...Mouhamadou NDIMBLANE
Cette présentation fait la description de la chaine de valeur riz au Sénégal et donne un aperçu général sur les contraintes majeures auxquelles les ménages agricoles font face, les pertes de productions liées au changement climatique, les stratégies d'adaptation et fini par une proposition pour une agriculture durable.
Auteur: Mouhamadou Lamine NDIMBLANE,
Email: ndimblane.consulting@gmail.com
Christian Thierfelder presentation during the event "Conservation Agriculture: Overcoming the challenges to adoption and scaling-up" held by IFAD jointly with the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT)
This document provides information on foodgrain production in Punjab for the year 2012-13. It discusses key details about Punjab such as its area, districts, cropping patterns, and irrigation sources. It then summarizes Punjab's four-decade trend of increasing foodgrain production and provides statistics on the 2012-13 production of major crops like wheat, rice, and maize. The document also outlines various strategies and initiatives undertaken by the Punjab government to boost productivity, such as promoting new wheat varieties, seed treatment, pest management, precision farming techniques, and inter-departmental coordination. It acknowledges challenges around water use, soil health, and climate change and proposes a future roadmap focused on crop diversification, research, mechanization,
This document discusses the benefits of agroforestry and its potential role in mitigating climate change. It notes that agroforestry can increase land productivity through techniques like intercropping trees with crops. Studies have found land equivalency ratios of over 2.0 for some agroforestry systems, indicating they provide more production than monocultures on the same land area. Agroforestry also improves soil and water quality, provides habitat for biodiversity, and makes farms more resilient to problems like drought and strong winds. If implemented widely in Europe, agroforestry could offset a significant portion of the European Union's greenhouse gas emissions. However, more policy support is still needed to promote adoption of these systems.
Realizing Rural and Agricultural Transformation in Ethiopia – Some Reflectionsessp2
The document discusses agriculture and rural transformation in Ethiopia. It analyzes the current state, progress made, drivers of progress, remaining vulnerabilities and bottlenecks. Key bottlenecks include inadequate seeds, small farm sizes, land degradation, and challenges with policy implementation capability. Priorities for accelerating transformation include promoting land rental markets, transforming opportunities for small farms, expanding seed research, enhancing policy capabilities, and developing a long-term program to transform dryland and degraded areas.
1) The document discusses South Africa's soil programme and the importance of developing a coordinated soil data and information system.
2) It outlines the key laws and policies governing soil conservation in South Africa and how soil conservation is implemented through dedicated programs and local committees.
3) The soil program aims to improve sustainability, support the economy, and improve livelihoods through activities like the LandCare program and by maintaining soil quality and production potential.
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Impact of cropping system on soil health and crop productivityDeepak Gaikwad
This document discusses the impact of cropping systems on soil health and crop productivity. It begins with introducing facts about India's population, agricultural land area, and crop production. It then discusses issues with prevalent cereal-cereal cropping systems like soil fertility decline. The concepts and classifications of cropping systems are explained, along with methods to improve soil health. Several studies evaluating the effects of different cropping systems like rice, wheat, and cotton systems on soil chemical, physical and biological properties are summarized in tables. The studies found that diversified cropping systems improved soil organic carbon, nutrients, microbial activity and reduced compaction compared to cereal monocropping. The document concludes that appropriate cropping systems are important for sustaining
Prospects and limitations of conservation agriculture in semi-arid and arid e...ANASTU
Mukhtar Ahmad Faiz is a 2nd year PhD scholar studying prospects and limitations of conservation agriculture in semi-arid and arid ecologies of South Asia. The document discusses the international adoption of conservation agriculture, its principles of minimum soil disturbance, permanent soil cover and crop rotation. It summarizes findings that conservation agriculture can improve yields, profits, and resource use efficiency while reducing costs, water use, and soil erosion compared to conventional tillage. However, no-till alone may not increase soil organic carbon in most cases. Studies on maize, chickpea and pearl millet systems in India demonstrate the benefits of zero tillage and crop residue retention for yields, economics and soil health.
Iran has achieved self-sufficiency in wheat production for the first time in 40 years due to adopting effective soil and crop management practices combined with improved wheat varieties. Key factors contributing to this success include selecting the right strategies through policy coordination, integrating agronomy, crop breeding, and policies, releasing high-yielding varieties, considering water use efficiency and productivity, developing pressurized irrigation systems, adopting conservation agriculture techniques, and guaranteeing market prices for wheat. However, drought, heat, cold, diseases, pests, and weeds remain challenges. Research priorities to further increase production include improving agronomic practices, applying physiology in breeding, developing durable rust resistance, and biotechnology tools like MAS.
"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
Country Status Reports on Underutilized Crops by Baidya Nath Mahto, Nepalapaari
The document discusses the status of underutilized crops in Nepal such as finger millet, buckwheat, and barley. It notes that while these crops are well-adapted to marginal growing conditions, they remain under-researched and under-cultivated compared to major staple crops. The Nepal Agricultural Research Council is working to develop improved varieties, management practices, and post-harvest technologies to increase production and utilization of underutilized crops for food security and nutrition in Nepal.
Carbon Management and Sequestration in Drylands soils of Morocco: Nexus Appro...ExternalEvents
This presentation was presented during the 2 Parallel session on Theme 3.3, Managing SOC in: Dryland soils, of the Global Symposium on Soil Organic Carbon that took place in Rome 21-23 March 2017. The presentation was made by Mr. Rachid Mrabet , from INRA – Morocco, in FAO Hq, Rome
Storytelling is an incredibly valuable tool to share data and information. To get the most impact from stories there are a number of key ingredients. These are based on science and human nature. Using these elements in a story you can deliver information impactfully, ensure action and drive change.
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A select set of project management best practices to keep your project on-track, on-cost and aligned to scope. Many firms have don't have the necessary skills, diligence, methods and oversight of their projects; this leads to slippage, higher costs and longer timeframes. Often firms have a history of projects that simply failed to move the needle. These best practices will help your firm avoid these pitfalls but they require fortitude to apply.
Discover innovative uses of Revit in urban planning and design, enhancing city landscapes with advanced architectural solutions. Understand how architectural firms are using Revit to transform how processes and outcomes within urban planning and design fields look. They are supplementing work and putting in value through speed and imagination that the architects and planners are placing into composing progressive urban areas that are not only colorful but also pragmatic.
Starting a business is like embarking on an unpredictable adventure. It’s a journey filled with highs and lows, victories and defeats. But what if I told you that those setbacks and failures could be the very stepping stones that lead you to fortune? Let’s explore how resilience, adaptability, and strategic thinking can transform adversity into opportunity.
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On episode 272 of the Digital and Social Media Sports Podcast, Neil chatted with Brian Fitzsimmons, Director of Licensing and Business Development for Barstool Sports.
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2. Physiographyof Cambodia
Landform:
• Relatively flat
• Lowlands:<50m
• Uplands:upto >1000 m
• Highestpoint: 1813m
Majorwater resources:
• Great Lake :
(Area: upto 25,000 km2)
• Mekongand Basacriver systems
3. Total Population: 15,762,370
Natural Increase: 1.6%
Density: 89 Inhabitants/km²
Urban Population: 20.9%
Ethnic Origins: Khmer about 90%, Vietnamese about
5%, Chinese about 1%, other about 4%.
Official Language: Khmer
Other Languages Spoken: French, English
Business Language(s): English
Religion: Theravada Buddhist 95%, Others 5%.
Literacy Rate: 73.6%
4. Cambodia - Climate
Rainfall: 1200 –4000 mm
January
October
: lowest
:highest
Humidity:69 - 80%
March : lowest
September: highest
Day length:11h - 13h
December :shortest June
: longest
Temperature:23 – 33oC
December
April
: lowest
:highest
Evaporation:2230 mm/year
September
March
: lowest
:highest
5. General soilmapof Cambodia
Initiated in1961 by Crocker and
thenthe Ministryof Agriculture
of Cambodia, thefirst national
soil survey
A1:1,000,000 soil map
16 Great Soil Groups
Country-wide assessmentof
soil resources
Foundationfor mostof the
succeedingsoil surveys
5
6. Soils,areas, and theirfertility potentialsin Cambodia
Fertility
Potential
Soil GG
(Crocker)
Areas (ha) Areas
(%)
High
2. Latosols,6. Grey hydromorphics,8.
Brownhydromorphics,10. Regurs,12. Basiclithosols,
15. Lacustrinealluvials
5,082,564 28
Medium
5. Culturalhydromorphics,9. Alumisols,
13.Alluvials,14. Brownalluvials
3,404,599 19
Low
1. Red-YellowPodzols,3. Planosols, 4.
Plinthitepodzols,7. Plinthitic hydromorphics,11.
Acid lithosols,16. Coastal complex
9,443,663 53
Total 16 17,930,826 100
10. Rice-growingsoilsof Cambodia
Agronomicclassification for rice soils
inCambodia (CACS)
Aimsto allow non-soil specialiststo
classifysoils for agronomic purposes
Apractical tool for soil
identification and managementin
the rainfed lowland rice
environment.
There are 11 soil groups divided into
20 phasesin therice growing areas
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11. Properties
(KSm,cal.)
Unit
Depth (cm)
0-8 8-30 30-45 45+
Organic C g/kg 13 9 6 1.9
pH CaCl2 7.2 7.3 7.6 7.7
Total N g/kg 1.2 0.9 0.6 0.2
Olsen P mg/kg 18 6 3 3
Exch. Ca
cmol(+)/kg
41.1 44.2 39 16.1
Exch. Mg 4.13 0.96 0.39 0.08
Exch. Na 0.03 0.04 0.03 0.02
Exch. K 0.35 0.14 0.13 0.05
ECEC 45.7 45.3 39.5 16.3
Detail land suitability mapsfor non-rice crops
Mostrecentland suitability assessment
(Non-ricecrops)– ACIAR
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15. Opportunities
Cambodia becoming a reliable global supplier of safe and quality food and
products (Eg rice, maize, fish, cattle, pepper, rubber, cashews, cassava, fruit)
A dynamic Cambodian agribusiness sector creating value added and
employment in a growing and well-connected rural non-farm economy.
A food and nutritionally secure population with access to a healthy and
diversified diet.
17. Com odities
Commodity Growth
(2010-2017)
Key Changes Rationale
Rice Production
(7.8%)
• Yield (4.5%)
• Adoption new varieties
• Mechanization
• Rice Milling Industry
growing
• Higher prices
internationally
• Food security
• Large income and employment
impact
• High export potential
• High impact on processing industry
Maize • Production
(13.1%)
• Yield (3.0%)
• Adoption of hybrids • Integration with feed industry
• Potential for export
Cassava • Production
(41.7%)
• Yield (6.4%)
• Use of upland and
forestland
• Integration with starch and feed
industry
• Integration with biofuel
• High export potential
Vegetables • Production
(12.8%)
• Yield (7.8%)
• Rapidly increasing
demand and imports
• Nutrition and food safety
• Import substitution
20. Applications of Agriculture Tractors
The most common use of the term "tractor" is for the vehicles used on farms. The farm tractor is
used for pulling or pushing agricultural machinery or trailers, for plowing, tilling, disking,
harrowing, planting, and similar tasks.
These include "row crop" tractors with adjustable tread width to allow the tractor to pass down
rows of corn, tomatoes or other crops without crushing the plants, "wheat land" or "standard"
tractors with fixed wheels and a lower center of gravity for plowing and other heavy field work
for broadcast crops,
Many utility tractors are used for nonfarm grading, landscape maintenance and excavation
purposes, particularly with loaders, backhoes, pallet forks and similar devices.
Tractors can be fitted with engineering tools such as dozer blades, buckets, hoes, rippers, etc.
The most common attachments for the front of a tractor are dozer blades or buckets.
21. Tractors Used In various Fields
TransportationFarming
Tea GardenOrchard
Harvester
TRACTORConstruction