Presented at the Pulses for Sustainable Agriculture and Human Health” on 31 May-1 June 2016 at NASC, New Delhi, India. The conference was jointly organised by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS), TCi of Cornell University (TCi-CU) and Agriculture Today.
Wheat research in South Africa: Helping farmers grow their cropCIMMYT
Presentation by Dr. Vicki L. Tolmay (ARC-Small Grain Institute, South Africa) at Wheat for Food Security in Africa conference, Oct 9, 2012, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Presented at the Pulses for Sustainable Agriculture and Human Health” on 31 May-1 June 2016 at NASC, New Delhi, India. The conference was jointly organised by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS), TCi of Cornell University (TCi-CU) and Agriculture Today.
Wheat research in South Africa: Helping farmers grow their cropCIMMYT
Presentation by Dr. Vicki L. Tolmay (ARC-Small Grain Institute, South Africa) at Wheat for Food Security in Africa conference, Oct 9, 2012, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Achievements on pulses & oilseed research in BRAC have been described. #suggested link of my you tube video on mung bean: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iEszjkUab4&t=8s and the link of lentil cultivation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3DfknzVx_c #also the link of sesame cultivation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAFjWsPetK8&t=79s
The presentation is by B Mishra from the one day workshop on ‘Pulses for Nutrition in India: Changing Patterns from Farm-to-Fork’ organized on Jan 14, 2014. The workshop is based on a few studies conducted by the International Food Policy Research Institute under the CGIAR’s Research Program on Agriculture for Nutrition and Health. These studies covered the entire domain of pulse sector in India from production to consumption, prices to trade, processing to value addition, and from innovations to the role of private sector in strengthening the entire pulse value chain. These studies were designed to better understand the drivers of changing dynamics of pulses in the value chain from farm-to-fork, and explore opportunities for meeting their availability through increased production, enhanced trade and improved efficiency.
Biocultural heritage territories and the in situ conservation of plant geneti...ExternalEvents
Biocultural heritage territories and the in situ conservation of plant genetic resources: China case, from PPB to Farmer Seed Network
Yiching Song - Center for Chinese Agricultural Plicy (CCAP)/Chinese Acadamy of Sciences (CAS)
B4FA 2012 Ghana: Plant Genetic Resources in Ghana - Lawrence Aboagyeb4fa
Presentation by Lawrence Aboagye, Plant Genetic Resources Research Institute, Bunso, Ghana
Delivered at the B4FA Media Dialogue Workshop, Accra, Ghana - September 2012
www.b4fa.org
Sefewu emmanuel selorm.consumer green behavior in ghanaian soft drink industryEmmanuel Sel. Sefewu
A quantitative study to explore Ghanaian purchases behaviour towards products that promotes good health, environmentally friendly and promotes organisational ethical behaviour. An empirical evidence from Coca Cola consumers in Ghana
The concept of green supply chain management (GSCM) is attaining high level
significance given that it can help to minimize negative impact of mining activities on the
environment and to ensure environmental sustainability. This research was carried out
primarily to examine the factors influencing green supply chain management in the mining
industry of Ghana. Data was collected using focus group discussion with the experts from the
mining companies. Analysis of the data showed that the goods purchased by mining companies
have negative effects on the environment. It was also concluded that procurement practices
could be used to reduce the negative impacts of the companies’ operation on the environment
since the procurement departments of the companies have specific policies geared towards
environmentally preferable purchases. The study further established that green procurement
influence supplier selection through environmental regulations by Environmental Protection
Agency of Ghana, suppliers’ environmental emission among others. The study revealed that
the most notable factors influencing green supply chain in the mining companies in Ghana
include lack of knowledge and expertise involving green supply chain, lack of awareness of the
potential economic benefits of green supply chain, lack of political commitment, lack of the
learning capacity to evaluate green supply chain; high cost of environmental programs,
ineffective sanction regime for environmental offenders among others. The study recommends
that mining companies and its allies should organise joint seminars and workshops to sensitize
the staff and suppliers on the benefits of green purchasing and the need to embrace it. The
mining industry and EPA should also link up to train their supply/logistics/procurement
practitioners on the issues of green procurement /supply chain.
Presentation made as a discussion opener in the Climate Chance and Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture: State of Knowledge, Risks and Opportunities Special Information Seminar in the Commision on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture meetings in FAO, 16th July 2011. Presentation made by Andy Jarvis.
Simon Bawakyillenuo, Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research
Presentation given at “Unlocking Investment in Africa’s Renewables: What are the Binding Constraints?” event, organised by the Institute of Development Studies and held on 19 January 2017 at the Wellcome Collection, London. For more information, please visit http://www.ids.ac.uk/events/unlocking-investment-in-africa-s-renewables-what-are-the-binding-constraints.
Companies today, move towards green as the consumers are concerned about the natural surroundings. Natural environmental influence our day-today lives in many ways, yet only few academics have discussed green issues in Sri Lankan context. Hence, this paper is an attempt to investigate the consumers purchasing behavior and attitudes towards eco-friendly fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) with special reference to cosmetics &personal care products.
Achievements on pulses & oilseed research in BRAC have been described. #suggested link of my you tube video on mung bean: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iEszjkUab4&t=8s and the link of lentil cultivation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3DfknzVx_c #also the link of sesame cultivation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAFjWsPetK8&t=79s
The presentation is by B Mishra from the one day workshop on ‘Pulses for Nutrition in India: Changing Patterns from Farm-to-Fork’ organized on Jan 14, 2014. The workshop is based on a few studies conducted by the International Food Policy Research Institute under the CGIAR’s Research Program on Agriculture for Nutrition and Health. These studies covered the entire domain of pulse sector in India from production to consumption, prices to trade, processing to value addition, and from innovations to the role of private sector in strengthening the entire pulse value chain. These studies were designed to better understand the drivers of changing dynamics of pulses in the value chain from farm-to-fork, and explore opportunities for meeting their availability through increased production, enhanced trade and improved efficiency.
Biocultural heritage territories and the in situ conservation of plant geneti...ExternalEvents
Biocultural heritage territories and the in situ conservation of plant genetic resources: China case, from PPB to Farmer Seed Network
Yiching Song - Center for Chinese Agricultural Plicy (CCAP)/Chinese Acadamy of Sciences (CAS)
B4FA 2012 Ghana: Plant Genetic Resources in Ghana - Lawrence Aboagyeb4fa
Presentation by Lawrence Aboagye, Plant Genetic Resources Research Institute, Bunso, Ghana
Delivered at the B4FA Media Dialogue Workshop, Accra, Ghana - September 2012
www.b4fa.org
Sefewu emmanuel selorm.consumer green behavior in ghanaian soft drink industryEmmanuel Sel. Sefewu
A quantitative study to explore Ghanaian purchases behaviour towards products that promotes good health, environmentally friendly and promotes organisational ethical behaviour. An empirical evidence from Coca Cola consumers in Ghana
The concept of green supply chain management (GSCM) is attaining high level
significance given that it can help to minimize negative impact of mining activities on the
environment and to ensure environmental sustainability. This research was carried out
primarily to examine the factors influencing green supply chain management in the mining
industry of Ghana. Data was collected using focus group discussion with the experts from the
mining companies. Analysis of the data showed that the goods purchased by mining companies
have negative effects on the environment. It was also concluded that procurement practices
could be used to reduce the negative impacts of the companies’ operation on the environment
since the procurement departments of the companies have specific policies geared towards
environmentally preferable purchases. The study further established that green procurement
influence supplier selection through environmental regulations by Environmental Protection
Agency of Ghana, suppliers’ environmental emission among others. The study revealed that
the most notable factors influencing green supply chain in the mining companies in Ghana
include lack of knowledge and expertise involving green supply chain, lack of awareness of the
potential economic benefits of green supply chain, lack of political commitment, lack of the
learning capacity to evaluate green supply chain; high cost of environmental programs,
ineffective sanction regime for environmental offenders among others. The study recommends
that mining companies and its allies should organise joint seminars and workshops to sensitize
the staff and suppliers on the benefits of green purchasing and the need to embrace it. The
mining industry and EPA should also link up to train their supply/logistics/procurement
practitioners on the issues of green procurement /supply chain.
Presentation made as a discussion opener in the Climate Chance and Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture: State of Knowledge, Risks and Opportunities Special Information Seminar in the Commision on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture meetings in FAO, 16th July 2011. Presentation made by Andy Jarvis.
Simon Bawakyillenuo, Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research
Presentation given at “Unlocking Investment in Africa’s Renewables: What are the Binding Constraints?” event, organised by the Institute of Development Studies and held on 19 January 2017 at the Wellcome Collection, London. For more information, please visit http://www.ids.ac.uk/events/unlocking-investment-in-africa-s-renewables-what-are-the-binding-constraints.
Companies today, move towards green as the consumers are concerned about the natural surroundings. Natural environmental influence our day-today lives in many ways, yet only few academics have discussed green issues in Sri Lankan context. Hence, this paper is an attempt to investigate the consumers purchasing behavior and attitudes towards eco-friendly fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) with special reference to cosmetics &personal care products.
Where our Food Crops Come from: A new estimation of countries’ interdependenc...CWR Project
Presentation given by CIAT/Colin K. Khoury at the side event "Where our Food Crops Come from: A new estimation of countries’ interdependence in plant genetic resources" at GB6, International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture, Rome, 7 October 2015
Conservation of Medicinal Plants in Western Ghats through Sacred Groves: Pate...Saravanan A
This work briefly reviews the statistics of sacred groves conserving medicinal plants in Western Ghats and also explores the challenges in conserving Sacred Groves.
Presentation given at “Unlocking Investment in Africa’s Renewables: What are the Binding Constraints?” event, organised by the Institute of Development Studies and held on 19 January 2017 at the Wellcome Collection, London. For more information, please visit http://www.ids.ac.uk/events/unlocking-investment-in-africa-s-renewables-what-are-the-binding-constraints.
The strategic action plan to strengthen the conservation and use of Mesoameri...Bioversity International
Marleni Ramirez, Bioversity International Regional Director for the Americas, presented at the international conference Enhanced genepool utilization - Capturing wild relative and landrace diversity for crop improvement, in Cambridge, UK, 16-20 June 2014.
The Strategic Action Plan to Strengthen the Conservation and Use of Mesoamerican Plant Genetic Resources in Adapting Agriculture to Climate Change (SAPM) is a ten-year road map to strengthen conservation, access and use of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture in Mesoamerica, as a strategic element for food security and agricultural adaptation to climate change and other threats.
The plan is available in English and Spanish bit.ly/1lAu6Hh
Impact of Green Marketed Product on Consumer Purchase DecisionKUMAR GAURAV
Research is conducted to analyse the impact of green marketed product on consumer purchase decision and to know what percent of the sample population is aware of green marketing or product manufactured through green process and their attitude towards it.
Major findings are-
* Consumer awareness towards green marketing products is high, a large no.
population approximately 55 percent is aware about green marketing.
* Consumer are ready to pay extra amount for green marketed product as they believe they are manufactured without harming environment which gives them a feeling socially responsible person and at the same time they believe green products are good for health.
Suggestions-
Government can play a very important role in promoting and creating awareness about the green marketing which is equally good for the environment, customer and for producers. Therefore govt. should try to take some necessary action.
Presented by Michael Dingkuhn at the CCAFS Workshop on Developing Climate-Smart Crops for a 2030 World, ILRI, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 6-8 December 2011.
ICRISAT Governing Board 2019 PC meeting : Genetic improvement of Pearl millet...ICRISAT
Approximately 40% of the world’s pearl millet is grown in Africa; about 85% of this is in West Africa. Africa’s major pearl-millet producing countries include Niger (7 Mha), Nigeria (5 Mha), Chad (3.0 Mha), Burkina Faso (1.5 Mha), Mali (1.5 Mha), & Senegal (1.0 Mha). The average yield of pearl millet in this region ranges from 0.7 to 1.5 t/ha and predominant cultivation is by open pollinated varieties. The overall goal of this research activity is to enhance pearl millet productivity in West and Central Africa (WCA) through breeding of high yielding, downy mildew resistant, nutritious hybrids thereby contributing to food security, income generation and improved nutrition.
Agronomic, Yield and Quality Performance Evaluation of Improved Vetch Varieti...Premier Publishers
The experiment was carried out to introduce and evaluate the adaptability of specific vetch genotypes based on yield, yield components and nutritional quality in Guji Zone, Ethiopia. Randomized complete block design (RCBD) with three blocks, each containing 7 plots of vetch accessions namely; Vicia villosa IRLI, Vicia atropurporea, Vicia villosa Holota, Vicia sativa ICARD 61509, Vicia sativa ICARD 61744, Vicia dasycarpa lana and Vicia dasycarpa namoi in 2010 summer season and 4 plots of Vetch varieties/accessions (Vicia narbonensis, Lelisa, Abdeta and Gebisa) in 2011 summer season with each plot measuring 3m x 4m was used. The analysis of yield and yield components and quality shows that Vicia sativa ICARD 61744 and Vicia sativa ICARD 61509 was significantly higher in seed yield and Vicia sativa ICARD 61744 was significantly less in Acid Detergent Fiber (ADF) content. Vicia sativa ICARD 61509 was significantly higher in Dry Matter Yield (DMy) and it is similar with other accessions except Vicia dasycarpa namoi. Vicia villosa Holeta was significantly higher in green forage yield and highest in Organic matter (OM), Crude Protein (CP) and In vitro Organic matter digestibility (DOMD). Abdeta was significantly higher in seed per pod, seed yield and Harvesting Index (HI) and highest in OM. Lelisa was significantly higher in green forage yield and late in date of maturity at (P<0.05). Therefore, based on the performance of most parameters, Vetch accessions/varieties, Vicia atropurpureum, Vicia villosa Holota, Vicia sativa ICARD61509 and Vicia sativa ICARD61744, in 2010 and Gebisa and Lelisa, in 2011 were best performing.
Underutilized Legumes: Global Status, Challenges and Opportunities for Harnes...apaari
Underutilized Legumes: Global Status, Challenges and Opportunities for Harnessing Potential Benefits by JC Rana, Bioversity International, Central and South Asia Office - Regional Expert Consultation on Underutilized Crops for Food and Nutritional Security in Asia and the Pacific November 13-15, 2017, Bangkok
Development and improvement of cassava source populations,Major Disease/Pest Constraints of Cassava,Agronomic characteristics, pest reactions of promising micronutrient-rich clones,Polyploid breeding for enhanced micronutrient content,Yam Genetic Improvement
Farmers perception on production constraints, trait preference and variety se...Innspub Net
Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) production in Kenya is mainly practiced on a small scale and productivity per hectare is lower compared with the world average, despite its promotion in different regions. The chickpea adoption rate is also relatively slow, despite its benefits. This study investigated farmers’ production constraints, preferred traits, and selection criteria for specific varieties to generate information that can assist in the development of new varieties, which can be more readily adopted by farmers. A participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) through Focus Group Discussions (FGD) was conducted in Bomet and Embu counties of Kenya. The direct ranking was used to identify farmers’ constraints to chickpea production, preferred traits, and specific chickpea varieties based on preference. The collected data was analysed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) software. Farmers’ responses indicated that the major production constraints were pests and disease infestations, drought, lack of early-maturing varieties, lack of market, and lack of information on chickpea production and utilization. The farmers reported that they preferred ICCV 97105, ICCV 92944, and ICCV 00108 due to high yielding, drought tolerant, early maturing, and pest and disease resistance. Farmers in both counties also had a higher preference for Desi than Kabuli chickpea types because of tolerance to drought and disease resistance and that its testa does not peel off when cooked. This study revealed farmer-preferred traits in varieties they would want to grow. Breeders should aim at developing varieties with multiple traits for increased chickpea adoption and production in Kenya.
The Accelerating Impact of CGIAR Climate Research for Africa (AICCRA) project works to deliver a climate-smart African future driven by science and innovation in agriculture.
AICCRA does this by enhancing access to climate information services and climate-smart agricultural technology to millions of smallholder farmers in Africa.
With better access to climate technology and advisory services—linked to information about effective response measures—farmers can better anticipate climate-related events and take preventative action that help communities better safeguard their livelihoods and the environment.
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.
IDA is one of the largest sources of assistance for the world’s 76 poorest countries, 39 of which are in Africa.
Annual IDA commitments have averaged about $21 billion over circa 2017-2020, with approximately 61 percent going to Africa.
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.
Find the recording and more information here: https://bit.ly/AchievingNDCs
This presentation was given on 27 October 2021 by Sabrina Rose, Policy Consultant at CCAFS, during the webinar "Achieving NDC Ambition in Agriculture" organized by CCAFS, FAO and WRI.
Find the recording and more information here: https://bit.ly/AchievingNDCs
This presentation was given on 27 October 2021 by Krystal Crumpler, Climate Change and Agricultural Specialist at FAO, during the webinar "Achieving NDC Ambition in Agriculture" organized by CCAFS, FAO and WRI.
Find the recording and more information here: https://bit.ly/AchievingNDCs
This presentation was meant to be included in the 2021 CLIFF-GRADS Welcome Webinar and presented by Ciniro Costa Jr. (CCAFS).
The webinar recording can be found here: https://youtu.be/UoX6aoC4fhQ
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
assess and monitor:
- CSA Adoption/ Access to CIS
- CSA effects on food security and livelihoods household level)
- CSA effects on farm performance
Presented by Harsh Rajpal, Code Partners Pte. Ltd., on 30 June 2021 at the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Webinar on Sustainable Protein Case Study: Outputs and Synthesis of Results.
Presented by Ciniro Costa Jr., CCAFS, on 28 June 2021 at the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Webinar on Sustainable Protein Case Study: Outputs and Synthesis of Results.
Presented by Marion de Vries, Wageningen Livestock Research at Wageningen University, on 28 June 2021 at the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Webinar on Sustainable Protein Case Study: Outputs and Synthesis of Results.
Presented by Issac Emery, Informed Sustainability Consulting, on 29 June 2021 at the second day of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Webinar on Sustainable Protein Case Study: Outputs and Synthesis of Results.
Presented by Hongmin Dong and Sha Wei, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS), on 28 June 2021 at the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Webinar on Sustainable Protein Case Study: Outputs and Synthesis of Results.
Presented by Lini Wollenberg, CCAFS, on 28 June 2021 at the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Webinar on Sustainable Protein Case Study: Outputs and Synthesis of Results.
Presentation by Han Soethoudt, Jan Broeze, and Heike Axmann of Wageningen University & Resaearch (WUR).
WUR and Olam Rice Nigeria conducted a controlled experiment in Nigeria in which mechanized rice harvesting and threshing were introduced on smallholder farms. The result of the study shows that mechanization considerably reduces losses, has a positive impact on farmers’ income, and the climate.
Learn more: https://www.wur.nl/en/news-wur/show-day/Mechanization-helps-Nigerian-farms-reduce-food-loss-and-increase-income.htm
Presentation on the rapid evidence review findings and key take away messages.
Current evidence for biodiversity and agriculture to achieve and bridging gaps in research and investment to reach multiple global goals.
This presentation was given at an internal workshop in April 2020 and was presented by Le Hoang Anh, Hoang Thi Thien Huong, Le Thi Thanh Huyen, and Nguyen Thi Lien Huong.
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 5DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 5. In this session, we will cover CI/CD with devops.
Topics covered:
CI/CD with in UiPath
End-to-end overview of CI/CD pipeline with Azure devops
Speaker:
Lyndsey Byblow, Test Suite Sales Engineer @ UiPath, Inc.
Securing your Kubernetes cluster_ a step-by-step guide to success !KatiaHIMEUR1
Today, after several years of existence, an extremely active community and an ultra-dynamic ecosystem, Kubernetes has established itself as the de facto standard in container orchestration. Thanks to a wide range of managed services, it has never been so easy to set up a ready-to-use Kubernetes cluster.
However, this ease of use means that the subject of security in Kubernetes is often left for later, or even neglected. This exposes companies to significant risks.
In this talk, I'll show you step-by-step how to secure your Kubernetes cluster for greater peace of mind and reliability.
GraphSummit Singapore | The Future of Agility: Supercharging Digital Transfor...Neo4j
Leonard Jayamohan, Partner & Generative AI Lead, Deloitte
This keynote will reveal how Deloitte leverages Neo4j’s graph power for groundbreaking digital twin solutions, achieving a staggering 100x performance boost. Discover the essential role knowledge graphs play in successful generative AI implementations. Plus, get an exclusive look at an innovative Neo4j + Generative AI solution Deloitte is developing in-house.
In his public lecture, Christian Timmerer provides insights into the fascinating history of video streaming, starting from its humble beginnings before YouTube to the groundbreaking technologies that now dominate platforms like Netflix and ORF ON. Timmerer also presents provocative contributions of his own that have significantly influenced the industry. He concludes by looking at future challenges and invites the audience to join in a discussion.
Observability Concepts EVERY Developer Should Know -- DeveloperWeek Europe.pdfPaige Cruz
Monitoring and observability aren’t traditionally found in software curriculums and many of us cobble this knowledge together from whatever vendor or ecosystem we were first introduced to and whatever is a part of your current company’s observability stack.
While the dev and ops silo continues to crumble….many organizations still relegate monitoring & observability as the purview of ops, infra and SRE teams. This is a mistake - achieving a highly observable system requires collaboration up and down the stack.
I, a former op, would like to extend an invitation to all application developers to join the observability party will share these foundational concepts to build on:
GraphSummit Singapore | The Art of the Possible with Graph - Q2 2024Neo4j
Neha Bajwa, Vice President of Product Marketing, Neo4j
Join us as we explore breakthrough innovations enabled by interconnected data and AI. Discover firsthand how organizations use relationships in data to uncover contextual insights and solve our most pressing challenges – from optimizing supply chains, detecting fraud, and improving customer experiences to accelerating drug discoveries.
Generative AI Deep Dive: Advancing from Proof of Concept to ProductionAggregage
Join Maher Hanafi, VP of Engineering at Betterworks, in this new session where he'll share a practical framework to transform Gen AI prototypes into impactful products! He'll delve into the complexities of data collection and management, model selection and optimization, and ensuring security, scalability, and responsible use.
PHP Frameworks: I want to break free (IPC Berlin 2024)Ralf Eggert
In this presentation, we examine the challenges and limitations of relying too heavily on PHP frameworks in web development. We discuss the history of PHP and its frameworks to understand how this dependence has evolved. The focus will be on providing concrete tips and strategies to reduce reliance on these frameworks, based on real-world examples and practical considerations. The goal is to equip developers with the skills and knowledge to create more flexible and future-proof web applications. We'll explore the importance of maintaining autonomy in a rapidly changing tech landscape and how to make informed decisions in PHP development.
This talk is aimed at encouraging a more independent approach to using PHP frameworks, moving towards a more flexible and future-proof approach to PHP development.
Transcript: Selling digital books in 2024: Insights from industry leaders - T...BookNet Canada
The publishing industry has been selling digital audiobooks and ebooks for over a decade and has found its groove. What’s changed? What has stayed the same? Where do we go from here? Join a group of leading sales peers from across the industry for a conversation about the lessons learned since the popularization of digital books, best practices, digital book supply chain management, and more.
Link to video recording: https://bnctechforum.ca/sessions/selling-digital-books-in-2024-insights-from-industry-leaders/
Presented by BookNet Canada on May 28, 2024, with support from the Department of Canadian Heritage.
DevOps and Testing slides at DASA ConnectKari Kakkonen
My and Rik Marselis slides at 30.5.2024 DASA Connect conference. We discuss about what is testing, then what is agile testing and finally what is Testing in DevOps. Finally we had lovely workshop with the participants trying to find out different ways to think about quality and testing in different parts of the DevOps infinity loop.
Elevating Tactical DDD Patterns Through Object CalisthenicsDorra BARTAGUIZ
After immersing yourself in the blue book and its red counterpart, attending DDD-focused conferences, and applying tactical patterns, you're left with a crucial question: How do I ensure my design is effective? Tactical patterns within Domain-Driven Design (DDD) serve as guiding principles for creating clear and manageable domain models. However, achieving success with these patterns requires additional guidance. Interestingly, we've observed that a set of constraints initially designed for training purposes remarkably aligns with effective pattern implementation, offering a more ‘mechanical’ approach. Let's explore together how Object Calisthenics can elevate the design of your tactical DDD patterns, offering concrete help for those venturing into DDD for the first time!
Elevating Tactical DDD Patterns Through Object Calisthenics
Training plant breeders at WACCI to accelerate the Green Revolution in West and Central Africa
1. Training Plant Breeders at WACCI to
accelerate the Green Revolution in
West and Central Africa
Eric Y. Danquah
Director, WACCI
edanquah@wacci.edu.gh
“Developing Climate-Smart Crops for a 2030 World” Workshop, ILRI,
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 6-8 December 2011
2. Greetings from the University of Ghana
Ghana’s Premier University
Founded 1948
3. Outline
Context
The challenge
The Promise
The West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement (WACCI)
Conception & Establishment
Vision
Programme Structure
Our Students & Facilities
Looking Ahead
Linkages, Networking & Sustainability
4. The Challenge
• Land & Cultural Issues
• No. of breeders below
• Low Yielding Varieties
critical level
• High Cost of Production
• Poor Institutional Structures
• Biotic & Abiotic stresses
• Brain Drain • Climate Change
Low Breeding
Low Productivity
Capacity
Food Insecurity
5. What do we need in Africa?
Doubly Green Revolution
- The aim is to repeat the success of the
Green Revolution in Africa for many
diverse localities
Increased productivity on the same land
with a reduced footprint e.g. high yielding
hybrid maize varieties (7+ t/ha) with
tolerance to abiotic and biotic stresses
6. “The Green Revolution in Africa need not be a
mirage”
Gibesa Ejeta, October, 16, 2009
“Local solutions, not "blueprints" of ideas
from outsiders, are needed if Africa is going to
experience a green revolution”
Sir Gordon Conway
April 15, 2010
7. Yield increases in some food crops
in Ghana following investments
t/ha
Food Crops Development Project (2001-2007)
Root and Tuber Improvement Programme (1999-2003)
8. Sorghum Hybrid Quadruple Yields in Mali
Average Yields of Sorghum in Mali (t/ha)
Sorghum hybrids developed in Mali to quadruple harvests following
support from AGRA
Source: http://www.agraalliance.org/section/people/stories
9. Number of Plant Breeders in
selected countries in West Africa
Source: GIPB (http://km.fao.org)
10. Average farm size and yields of eight major
crops in northern Ghana (Quaye, 2008)
2.995
0.93 1.024 0.79 0.79 0.75
0.7 0.587
0.494
0.71
0.437 0.59 0.734 0.53 0.456 0.46
Sorghum Maize Millet Rice Yam Groundnut Cowpea Soyabean
Farm Size (Ha) Average Yield (t/ha)
Number of plant breeders at CSIR, Ghana
Source: MIS, CSIR, 2011
11. A new generation of plant breeders
trained in West & Central Africa
New varieties
An
African Green Revolution
12. The Genesis of the Promise
Scoping Study (Rockefeller Foundation), Dr.
Eugene Terry, Inception Director-General, WARDA
(August 2006)
-to identify universities in West and Central Africa with
potentials to become the nucleus of an Africa-wide plant
breeding capacity program at the MSc. and PhD levels
Recommended a Centre for Plant Breeding at the
University of Ghana as the ACCI for W. & C. Africa
(EACI - PASS, AGRA funding)
13. Rockefeller Assessment Mission
(January 2007)
- Dr. Eugene Terry, International Consultant
- Prof. Ronnie Coffman, Cornell University
- Prof. Vern Gracen, Cornell University
- Prof. Mark Laing, ACCI, UKZN, SA
- Mr. Stefan Einarson, Cornell University
- Prof. Eric Danquah, University of Ghana
- Prof. Samuel K. Offei, University of Ghana
14. West Africa Centre for Crop
UG Improvement
Establishedin June, 2007 to train 40 plant breeders
over a 10-year period (AGRA-PASS grant); additional
GCP grant to train 4 students (2008)
Inauguration of WACCI, 12th March 2008
15. Vision
To become the foremost Centre for
the training of Plant Breeders for
Africa
16. THE WACCI PROGRAMME
An innovative 5-year PhD programme
First year
Foundation courses in plant breeding and related
courses at the University of Ghana
17. Pre- Enrollment English Proficiency Course
for Francophone Students
Listening and
Speaking/Presentation skills
class
Reading and
Academic Writing
class
20. Years III-V
Relocation of students to
their home institutions for
PhD research work
Students return to the
WACCI 3-6 months before
the end of 5th year to
complete write-up, submit
and defend thesis
24. Mamadou Coulibaly,
Drought tolerance in hybrid maize (IER)
Oumarou Goita,
Alkalinity tolerance in rice
(IER)
25. Mamadou Aissata,
Hybrid Sorghum
(INRAN)
Adama Mamadou Coulibaly, Issaka
Early maturity and drought Ahmadou, Hybrid
tolerance in groundnut Pearl Millet resistant to
(INRAN) downy mildew
(INRAN)
Laouali Nasser Mahamane
Drought tolerant tropical
Oumarou Souleymane
yellow maize
Salinity tolerance in rice
(INRAN)
(INRAN)
26. Ndubuisi D. Njoku, Alhassan Usman, Beatrice Okororogri
Molecular characterisation &
Enhanced beta carotene in Rosette virus resistance
low soil N and striga
cassava (NRCRI) in groundnut
tolerance in maize inbreds
(ABU) IITA
Moses A. Adebayo,
Drought tolerance in Lawan Muhammad
hybrid maize Umar
Chizoba Uzoma
(IITA) Genetic analysis of grain
Okechukwu, Drought
tolerance in maize quality traits of cowpea
(NIHORT) (ABU)
27. Valentin Edgar Traore, Abdalla Dao,
Yellow mottle virus resistance Earliness and drought tolerance in
in rice maize hybrids
(INERA) (INERA)
Some Koussao,
Genetic improvement of sweet potato
for beta carotene and yield (INERA)
28. Maxwell Asante, Solomon G. Ansah,
Grain Quality in rice Phosphorus use efficiency in
(CRI) cowpea
(MoFA)
Vivian Oduro,
Inheritance of sweetness in sweet
potato (BNARI)
Ernest Baafi
Selection gain in end-user
traits of sweet potato
(CRI)
Allen Oppong,
Resistance to MSV in
hybrid maize (CRI)
29. Hortense Mafouasson
Low soil nitrogen
tolerance in maize
(IRAD)
Lilian Tandzi
Aluminium
tolerance in maize
hybrids
(IRAD)
31. GCP-Sponsored Students
Joseph Batieno
Sako Dramane Drought tolerance
and M. phaseolina
QTL analysis of yield resistance in cowpea
components & panicle
architecture in sorghum (IER)
Ruth N. A. Thompson
Post-harvest Physiological
Joseph Adjabeng-Danquah
Deterioration in Cassava
Drought tolerance in cassava (CRI)
(SARI)
34. Mentoring
Dr. Jeffrey D. Ehlers, Joseph Batieno
Cowpea Breeder/Geneticist, GCP Sponsored Student, WACCI
University of California, Riverside.
Jefffrey and Joseph have met face-to-face at WACCI
on two occasions
36. Facilities
High speed internet access and a video
conferencing facility
Access to electronic resources (TEEAL &
AGORA) and the Mann Library, Cornell
University
Access to the Biotechnology
Centre, CA&CS, UG
37. Maize breeding programme
• 1,750 hybrids under
evaluation
• Arrangement with Seed
Co, Zimbabwe to test
hybrid varieties in multi-
locational
trials Ghana &
Nigeria)
38. Looking Ahead
Exploring opportunities for win-win linkages
NARIs & other AIs
Partnership with CCAFS?
39. WACCI PHASE II
AGRA is committed to:
80% of see-out budget for 32 PhD students (First
cohort to complete in December 2012)
Funding to admit 15 additional students in three
cohorts from July 2013 but we need to maintain
class sizes
We need to urgently diversify our sources of funding
to sustain WACCI.
40. Advisory Board
Dr. Eugene Terry, Senior Technical Advisor, TransFarm
Africa, Washington DC
(Chairman)
Prof. S. K. Offei Prof. M. Laing Dr. R. Madakadze
Prof. E.Y. Prof. R. Coffman Prof. V. Gracen
Member ACCI Rep. AGRA Rep.
Danquah Member Member
Member
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41. Management & Senior Staff
Eric Danquah Sam Offei Vern Gracen
Director Associate Director Associate Director
(Research) (Teaching & Curriculum
Development)
Naalamle Amissah
Charles The Martin Yeboah
Programme
Plant Breeder Plant Breeder
42. Associate Faculty
Essie Blay
(Plant Genetics & Frank Kumaga Jonathan Ayertey
Breeding) (Plant Physiology) (Entomology)
Kwadwo Asante Edmund Darkwa Kwadwo Ofori
(Plant Genetics) (Plant Pathology) (Plant Breeding)
43. Administrators & Support staff
Mr. Yaw Brako Osei-Tutu Mr. Edward Salakpi
Finance Officer Administrative Officer
Ms. Rita Ayirebi Mr. Ebenezer Addo Mr. Richmond Kyei Mr. Philip Amegadzie
Administrative Assistant Driver Messenger / Cleaner Driver
44. The inescapable conclusion
working with farmers and seed
enterprises to develop improved
varieties to spark a Green Revolution in
West and Central Africa
45. Our first cohort, March 12, 2008
Completion deadline, November 2012
Without these human resources, W & C Africa will have little or no
capacity to adapt to climate change
Thank you