This document provides an outline and background information for a project being conducted by Uganda Christian University. The project aims to improve post-harvest handling and preservation of indigenous vegetables in Uganda to increase their shelf life and consumption. It involves identifying vegetable varieties and technologies to prolong shelf life, analyzing the vegetable value chain, and strengthening capacities of actors to link supply and demand of value-added indigenous vegetables. The project team is conducting research, farmer participatory activities, and trainings to achieve the goals of identifying appropriate varieties, technologies, and delivery pathways.
1) The project aims to stem aflatoxin contamination in the groundnut value chain in Malawi and Zambia to improve food security for smallholder farmers.
2) Aflatoxin contamination can occur at any point from pre-harvest to post-harvest and has health and economic consequences.
3) To date, the project has conducted farmer trainings through demonstrations and field days on technologies to reduce aflatoxin, and will soon collect baseline data on the issue.
The relation between the agri private sector and agricultural researchFrancois Stepman
The document discusses funding opportunities and challenges for agribusiness in Africa. It notes constraints small and medium enterprises face in participating in research projects and opportunities that exist through innovative funding models at national and international levels. Specific examples are provided of funds in various African countries that support applied agricultural research and innovation through public-private partnerships.
Stemming Aflatoxin pre- and post-harvest waste in the groundnut value chain (...Francois Stepman
This project aims to reduce aflatoxin contamination in groundnuts in Malawi and Zambia. It will assess and validate pre- and post-harvest technologies to reduce contamination. It will also disseminate the validated technologies and practices to farmers and advocate for supportive policies. The expected impact is reduced aflatoxin contamination in groundnuts, improving food safety, security, health and trade. The consortium involves research, policy, extension and value chain actors working together to achieve these objectives.
1. ICRISAT developed improved varieties of several key crops including chickpea, sorghum, groundnut and pigeonpea. Several new varieties were released in Malawi that increased yields compared to local varieties. Nutrition and health messaging reached over 22,000 households in Malawi.
2. The program deployed integrated watershed management in Ethiopia, increasing cultivated and vegetated lands while decreasing bare lands between 2010-2020.
3. Projects in Mozambique, Tanzania and Zimbabwe increased crop yields and household incomes through smart water management and agricultural innovation platforms.
Global Project Knowledge Centres for Organic Agriculture in AfricaFrancois Stepman
2 - 4 April 2019. Cairo, Egypt "Boosting the Role and Potential of Organic Farming in Africa".
In April 2019, 39 participants from Africa and Europe met in Sekem, Egypt with the purpose to exchange and strategize organic development and spreading knowledge about organic farming in Africa.
Buruchara - Integrated Agricultural Research for Development (IAR4D): An Appr...CIALCA
Presentation delivered at the CIALCA international conference 'Challenges and Opportunities to the agricultural intensification of the humid highland systems of sub-Saharan Africa'. Kigali, Rwanda, October 24-27 2011.
Growing Asia Implementing the regional strategic frameworkCIAT
CIAT Asia is growing its research agenda, project portfolio, proposal pipeline, and regional team to implement its strategic framework. The research agenda focuses on three themes: cassava value chains, forages and livestock systems, and integrated farming systems. The project portfolio currently includes 20 bilateral/W3 projects and 7 W2 projects worth $3M annually. The proposal pipeline includes 13 submitted proposals and 11 concept notes pending approval. The regional team is growing to over 40 members from diverse backgrounds to work on the research themes. Challenges for CIAT Asia include balancing growth, promoting scientific excellence, building innovative partnerships and creative financing.
This document provides an outline and background information for a project being conducted by Uganda Christian University. The project aims to improve post-harvest handling and preservation of indigenous vegetables in Uganda to increase their shelf life and consumption. It involves identifying vegetable varieties and technologies to prolong shelf life, analyzing the vegetable value chain, and strengthening capacities of actors to link supply and demand of value-added indigenous vegetables. The project team is conducting research, farmer participatory activities, and trainings to achieve the goals of identifying appropriate varieties, technologies, and delivery pathways.
1) The project aims to stem aflatoxin contamination in the groundnut value chain in Malawi and Zambia to improve food security for smallholder farmers.
2) Aflatoxin contamination can occur at any point from pre-harvest to post-harvest and has health and economic consequences.
3) To date, the project has conducted farmer trainings through demonstrations and field days on technologies to reduce aflatoxin, and will soon collect baseline data on the issue.
The relation between the agri private sector and agricultural researchFrancois Stepman
The document discusses funding opportunities and challenges for agribusiness in Africa. It notes constraints small and medium enterprises face in participating in research projects and opportunities that exist through innovative funding models at national and international levels. Specific examples are provided of funds in various African countries that support applied agricultural research and innovation through public-private partnerships.
Stemming Aflatoxin pre- and post-harvest waste in the groundnut value chain (...Francois Stepman
This project aims to reduce aflatoxin contamination in groundnuts in Malawi and Zambia. It will assess and validate pre- and post-harvest technologies to reduce contamination. It will also disseminate the validated technologies and practices to farmers and advocate for supportive policies. The expected impact is reduced aflatoxin contamination in groundnuts, improving food safety, security, health and trade. The consortium involves research, policy, extension and value chain actors working together to achieve these objectives.
1. ICRISAT developed improved varieties of several key crops including chickpea, sorghum, groundnut and pigeonpea. Several new varieties were released in Malawi that increased yields compared to local varieties. Nutrition and health messaging reached over 22,000 households in Malawi.
2. The program deployed integrated watershed management in Ethiopia, increasing cultivated and vegetated lands while decreasing bare lands between 2010-2020.
3. Projects in Mozambique, Tanzania and Zimbabwe increased crop yields and household incomes through smart water management and agricultural innovation platforms.
Global Project Knowledge Centres for Organic Agriculture in AfricaFrancois Stepman
2 - 4 April 2019. Cairo, Egypt "Boosting the Role and Potential of Organic Farming in Africa".
In April 2019, 39 participants from Africa and Europe met in Sekem, Egypt with the purpose to exchange and strategize organic development and spreading knowledge about organic farming in Africa.
Buruchara - Integrated Agricultural Research for Development (IAR4D): An Appr...CIALCA
Presentation delivered at the CIALCA international conference 'Challenges and Opportunities to the agricultural intensification of the humid highland systems of sub-Saharan Africa'. Kigali, Rwanda, October 24-27 2011.
Growing Asia Implementing the regional strategic frameworkCIAT
CIAT Asia is growing its research agenda, project portfolio, proposal pipeline, and regional team to implement its strategic framework. The research agenda focuses on three themes: cassava value chains, forages and livestock systems, and integrated farming systems. The project portfolio currently includes 20 bilateral/W3 projects and 7 W2 projects worth $3M annually. The proposal pipeline includes 13 submitted proposals and 11 concept notes pending approval. The regional team is growing to over 40 members from diverse backgrounds to work on the research themes. Challenges for CIAT Asia include balancing growth, promoting scientific excellence, building innovative partnerships and creative financing.
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
van Schagen - Walking the impact pathway: The CIALCA Experience in Mobilizing...CIALCA
CIALCA aims to deliver agricultural knowledge to farmers in the African Great Lakes region through impact pathways. Their goal is direct and measurable change in farmer livelihoods from their research. They expect to positively impact at least 50,000 households across mandate areas containing 8.5 million people. CIALCA is moving from a linear knowledge transfer approach to participatory approaches that place farmers' knowledge and priorities at the center. They are focusing on partnerships, communication channels, and understanding how impact is achieved through impact pathways. Recommendations include institutionalizing impact pathways in project design and evaluating lessons learned to improve innovation system approaches.
Delivering new sorghum and finger millet innovations for food security and im...ILRI
Presented by Prof. Masresha Fetene, Principal Investigator, Addis Ababa University at the Launching of Bio-Innovate Programme, ILRI, Nairobi, 16 March 2011.
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
Lynam - Translating system research into farmer adoptionCIALCA
Presentation delivered at the CIALCA international conference 'Challenges and Opportunities to the agricultural intensification of the humid highland systems of sub-Saharan Africa'. Kigali, Rwanda, October 24-27 2011.
Masiga - Enhanced Utilization of Biotechnology Research and Development Innov...CIALCA
Presentation delivered at the CIALCA international conference 'Challenges and Opportunities to the agricultural intensification of the humid highland systems of sub-Saharan Africa'. Kigali, Rwanda, October 24-27 2011.
ICRISAT pleased to share this five-year Strategic Plan 2021-2025 which builds on our extensive partnerships, networking and our understanding of the needs on the ground and sets out our current expertise with our vision for the next five years of a streamlined, targeted research for development institution, working closely with our partners and stakeholders in the private and public sectors.
This document discusses approaches to scaling up agricultural technology. It describes vertical scaling up as increasing capacity without changing processes and horizontal scaling out as replicating interventions in different contexts. Factors affecting farmer technology usage include education, perceptions, capital, facilities, and extension workers. Major components of scaling up are vision, scaling pathways (technology or market led), drivers, enabling environments (policies, financing, resources), and overcoming barriers like policies, organizations, financing, and knowledge. The private sector can fund projects, collaborate, and provide training. Scaling up enhances adoption rates, generates knowledge, empowers farmers, and promotes sustainability.
Ouma - Technology adoption in banana-legume systems of Central AfricaCIALCA
Presentation delivered at the CIALCA international conference 'Challenges and Opportunities to the agricultural intensification of the humid highland systems of sub-Saharan Africa'. Kigali, Rwanda, October 24-27 2011.
Rusike - Supply and demand drivers of grain legumes in highlands of central a...CIALCA
Presentation delivered at the CIALCA international conference 'Challenges and Opportunities to the agricultural intensification of the humid highland systems of sub-Saharan Africa'. Kigali, Rwanda, October 24-27 2011.
Kimaru-Muchai - Communication Channels used in dissemination of soil fertilit...CIALCA
Presentation delivered at the CIALCA international conference 'Challenges and Opportunities to the agricultural intensification of the humid highland systems of sub-Saharan Africa'. Kigali, Rwanda, October 24-27 2011.
Roux - A global information and knowledge sharing approach to facilitate the ...CIALCA
Presentation delivered at the CIALCA international conference 'Challenges and Opportunities to the agricultural intensification of the humid highland systems of sub-Saharan Africa'. Kigali, Rwanda, October 24-27 2011.
The document summarizes a project aimed at improving livelihoods of small farmers in Iraq through integrated pest management (IPM) and organic farming (OF). It discusses production constraints like pests and diseases affecting date palms and cereals. The project components include testing and demonstrating IPM/OF technologies, socioeconomic studies, farmer training, and capacity building. Progress made in the last six months includes workshops, site selection, and farmer field school training. The overall goal is improved livelihoods through sustainable agriculture, and the immediate purpose is increased productivity through IPM and OF adoption.
The document summarizes a project aimed at improving livelihoods of small farmers in Iraq through integrated pest management (IPM) and organic farming (OF). It discusses production constraints like pests and diseases affecting date palms and cereals. The project components include testing and demonstrating IPM/OF technologies, socioeconomic studies, farmer training, and capacity building. Progress made in the last six months includes workshops, site selection, and initial assessments of pests and diseases. The overall goal is improved livelihoods through sustainable agriculture, and the immediate purpose is increased productivity through adoption of IPM/OF technologies.
The document summarizes a project aimed at improving livelihoods of small farmers in Iraq through integrated pest management (IPM) and organic farming (OF). It discusses production constraints like pests and diseases affecting date palms and cereals. The project components include testing and demonstrating IPM/OF technologies, socioeconomic studies, farmer training, and capacity building. Progress made in the last six months includes workshops, site selection, and initial assessments of pests and diseases. The overall goal is improved livelihoods through sustainable agriculture, and the immediate purpose is increased productivity through adoption of IPM/OF technologies.
Integrating vegetables into maize based-farming systems in Babati District, T...africa-rising
Presented by Victor Afari-Sefa, Inviolate Dominick, Philipo Joseph (AVRDC), Danny Coyne (IITA), Ben Lukuyu and Leonard Marwa (ILRI) at the Africa RISING East and Southern Africa Review and Planning Meeting, Malawi, 14-16 July 2015
Socio -cultural aspects of accessing and acceptance of postharvest practices ...Francois Stepman
The document summarizes interventions by the Grain Postharvest Loss Prevention Project in Tanzania to reduce postharvest losses of grains and improve food security. It discusses:
1) Training over 25,000 farmers on postharvest management practices and over 7,800 farmers adopting improved storage technologies like hermetic bags and metal silos.
2) Factors influencing adoption of practices and technologies, like farm size and income level.
3) Most postharvest tasks like drying and cleaning are joint or female responsibilities, while men make more decisions, especially regarding pesticide use and technology selection.
4) Lessons learned - adoption depends on social factors beyond economics; awareness campaigns must target both genders; and a market
This document discusses several schemes and policies by the Government of India to promote marketing of agricultural produce. It outlines schemes offered by various ministries and organizations to provide assistance for grading, market information networks, export promotion, quality development, and post-harvest management. It also describes the National Horticultural Board's schemes for commercial horticulture production and post-harvest management that provide credit-linked subsidies.
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
van Schagen - Walking the impact pathway: The CIALCA Experience in Mobilizing...CIALCA
CIALCA aims to deliver agricultural knowledge to farmers in the African Great Lakes region through impact pathways. Their goal is direct and measurable change in farmer livelihoods from their research. They expect to positively impact at least 50,000 households across mandate areas containing 8.5 million people. CIALCA is moving from a linear knowledge transfer approach to participatory approaches that place farmers' knowledge and priorities at the center. They are focusing on partnerships, communication channels, and understanding how impact is achieved through impact pathways. Recommendations include institutionalizing impact pathways in project design and evaluating lessons learned to improve innovation system approaches.
Delivering new sorghum and finger millet innovations for food security and im...ILRI
Presented by Prof. Masresha Fetene, Principal Investigator, Addis Ababa University at the Launching of Bio-Innovate Programme, ILRI, Nairobi, 16 March 2011.
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
Lynam - Translating system research into farmer adoptionCIALCA
Presentation delivered at the CIALCA international conference 'Challenges and Opportunities to the agricultural intensification of the humid highland systems of sub-Saharan Africa'. Kigali, Rwanda, October 24-27 2011.
Masiga - Enhanced Utilization of Biotechnology Research and Development Innov...CIALCA
Presentation delivered at the CIALCA international conference 'Challenges and Opportunities to the agricultural intensification of the humid highland systems of sub-Saharan Africa'. Kigali, Rwanda, October 24-27 2011.
ICRISAT pleased to share this five-year Strategic Plan 2021-2025 which builds on our extensive partnerships, networking and our understanding of the needs on the ground and sets out our current expertise with our vision for the next five years of a streamlined, targeted research for development institution, working closely with our partners and stakeholders in the private and public sectors.
This document discusses approaches to scaling up agricultural technology. It describes vertical scaling up as increasing capacity without changing processes and horizontal scaling out as replicating interventions in different contexts. Factors affecting farmer technology usage include education, perceptions, capital, facilities, and extension workers. Major components of scaling up are vision, scaling pathways (technology or market led), drivers, enabling environments (policies, financing, resources), and overcoming barriers like policies, organizations, financing, and knowledge. The private sector can fund projects, collaborate, and provide training. Scaling up enhances adoption rates, generates knowledge, empowers farmers, and promotes sustainability.
Ouma - Technology adoption in banana-legume systems of Central AfricaCIALCA
Presentation delivered at the CIALCA international conference 'Challenges and Opportunities to the agricultural intensification of the humid highland systems of sub-Saharan Africa'. Kigali, Rwanda, October 24-27 2011.
Rusike - Supply and demand drivers of grain legumes in highlands of central a...CIALCA
Presentation delivered at the CIALCA international conference 'Challenges and Opportunities to the agricultural intensification of the humid highland systems of sub-Saharan Africa'. Kigali, Rwanda, October 24-27 2011.
Kimaru-Muchai - Communication Channels used in dissemination of soil fertilit...CIALCA
Presentation delivered at the CIALCA international conference 'Challenges and Opportunities to the agricultural intensification of the humid highland systems of sub-Saharan Africa'. Kigali, Rwanda, October 24-27 2011.
Roux - A global information and knowledge sharing approach to facilitate the ...CIALCA
Presentation delivered at the CIALCA international conference 'Challenges and Opportunities to the agricultural intensification of the humid highland systems of sub-Saharan Africa'. Kigali, Rwanda, October 24-27 2011.
The document summarizes a project aimed at improving livelihoods of small farmers in Iraq through integrated pest management (IPM) and organic farming (OF). It discusses production constraints like pests and diseases affecting date palms and cereals. The project components include testing and demonstrating IPM/OF technologies, socioeconomic studies, farmer training, and capacity building. Progress made in the last six months includes workshops, site selection, and farmer field school training. The overall goal is improved livelihoods through sustainable agriculture, and the immediate purpose is increased productivity through IPM and OF adoption.
The document summarizes a project aimed at improving livelihoods of small farmers in Iraq through integrated pest management (IPM) and organic farming (OF). It discusses production constraints like pests and diseases affecting date palms and cereals. The project components include testing and demonstrating IPM/OF technologies, socioeconomic studies, farmer training, and capacity building. Progress made in the last six months includes workshops, site selection, and initial assessments of pests and diseases. The overall goal is improved livelihoods through sustainable agriculture, and the immediate purpose is increased productivity through adoption of IPM/OF technologies.
The document summarizes a project aimed at improving livelihoods of small farmers in Iraq through integrated pest management (IPM) and organic farming (OF). It discusses production constraints like pests and diseases affecting date palms and cereals. The project components include testing and demonstrating IPM/OF technologies, socioeconomic studies, farmer training, and capacity building. Progress made in the last six months includes workshops, site selection, and initial assessments of pests and diseases. The overall goal is improved livelihoods through sustainable agriculture, and the immediate purpose is increased productivity through adoption of IPM/OF technologies.
Integrating vegetables into maize based-farming systems in Babati District, T...africa-rising
Presented by Victor Afari-Sefa, Inviolate Dominick, Philipo Joseph (AVRDC), Danny Coyne (IITA), Ben Lukuyu and Leonard Marwa (ILRI) at the Africa RISING East and Southern Africa Review and Planning Meeting, Malawi, 14-16 July 2015
Socio -cultural aspects of accessing and acceptance of postharvest practices ...Francois Stepman
The document summarizes interventions by the Grain Postharvest Loss Prevention Project in Tanzania to reduce postharvest losses of grains and improve food security. It discusses:
1) Training over 25,000 farmers on postharvest management practices and over 7,800 farmers adopting improved storage technologies like hermetic bags and metal silos.
2) Factors influencing adoption of practices and technologies, like farm size and income level.
3) Most postharvest tasks like drying and cleaning are joint or female responsibilities, while men make more decisions, especially regarding pesticide use and technology selection.
4) Lessons learned - adoption depends on social factors beyond economics; awareness campaigns must target both genders; and a market
This document discusses several schemes and policies by the Government of India to promote marketing of agricultural produce. It outlines schemes offered by various ministries and organizations to provide assistance for grading, market information networks, export promotion, quality development, and post-harvest management. It also describes the National Horticultural Board's schemes for commercial horticulture production and post-harvest management that provide credit-linked subsidies.
Digital Solutions for Agriculture in Sri LankaRizwan MFM
MFM Rizwan presented on the use of digital applications in agricultural planning and pest/disease management. He discussed several types of digital applications including information sources, cultivation support, agribusiness planning, decision support, crop monitoring, marketing, pest surveillance, and productivity applications. He also described Sri Lanka's agriculture extension services and the role of extension agents. Rizwan explained several digital solutions used in Sri Lanka's agriculture sector including the Department of Agriculture website, agriculture videos/radio, a call center, mobile apps, and systems for crop forecasting, early warnings, e-phytosanitary certificates, and more. Finally, he discussed future initiatives like precision agriculture, smart farming, ICT advisory systems, and Sri
The Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation (TAAT) program aims to accelerate agricultural transformation across Africa through increasing productivity. It targets 35 countries and focuses on scaling proven technologies to improve yields of priority crops like maize, wheat, rice and cassava. TAAT works within commodity value chains and agro-ecological zones, supporting the dissemination of high-yielding and stress-tolerant crop varieties, improved soil fertility practices, and mechanization technologies. The program provides policy support for technology adoption and expanding small-scale irrigation. Initial agreements to launch the program have been signed, with full implementation expected to begin in April 2018.
The document summarizes the Regional Research Program/WCA's presentation to the 98th ICRISAT Governing Board meeting. It discusses the impacts of COVID-19 in West and Central Africa and the approaches used by the program to overcome challenges posed by the pandemic, including virtual training of farmers, policy advocacy, and strengthened partnerships. It also summarizes achievements in crop improvement for groundnuts, sorghum, and pearl millet; impact projects involving warrantage, nutrition, and natural resource management; and progress in gender mainstreaming, climate-smart agriculture, and other areas.
Africa RISING going to scale in the Eastern Province of Zambia Project: Overv...africa-rising
This document provides an overview of activities and expected outcomes for the Africa RISING going to scale in the Eastern Province of Zambia Project. It discusses 4 themes: 1) Improving legume seed delivery systems, 2) Strengthening orange-fleshed sweet potato planting material systems, 3) Sustainable intensification of low-input maize/legume systems, and 4) Commercializing Aflasafe as a biocontrol for aflatoxins. Each theme outlines the activities, outputs, and indicators. The objectives of the upcoming review and end-of-project meeting are to share updates and achievements since inception, capture lessons learned from implementation, and develop an exit strategy for project activities and partners.
A consortium led by the Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA) has been awarded a grant by The Netherlands Space Office (NSO) to implement a project that will harness ICTs to supply extension advice in Uganda. The Market-led, User-owned ICT4Ag Enabled Information Service (MUIIS) project, which runs from 2015 to 2018, will use data generated by satellite to improve production and marketing prospects for producers involved in three value chains – maize, soya beans and sesame. Partners in the project are the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), aWhere Inc., the East African Farmers’ Federation (EAFF), EARS Earth Environment Monitoring (EARS-E2M), the eLEAF Competence Center (eLEAF) and Mercy Corps, Uganda. ow.ly/THSCI
Dr. Kristin Davis
Development Strategies and Governance Division
International Food Policy Research Institute
Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) Official Side
Event for FAO Science and Innovation Forum
14 October 2022
Farm mechanization can significantly benefit Indian agriculture by increasing productivity and efficiency while reducing costs. The government has implemented various schemes to promote mechanization, but challenges remain around small landholdings, equipment costs and quality, and financing. To further increase mechanization, India can develop custom hiring centers, use policies like Make in India and CSR funds, and provide clearer guidelines and support for the agricultural equipment industry and farmers. Overcoming obstacles can help India achieve its goal of transforming agriculture through increased mechanization.
GAP are agricultural practices that address environmental, economic, and social sustainability at the farm level. They aim to produce safe and quality food and non-food products. GAP benefits include improved food quality and safety, easier market access, and lower risks of non-compliance. Main challenges are increased production costs for record keeping, testing, and certification as well as limited access to information and support services.
Session 6 1 ACAI Work Stream 4 introductionDavid Ngome
This document discusses activities of WorkStream 4 of the African Cassava Agronomy Initiative project. It provides an overview of the general approach, which is to develop and facilitate use of site-specific agronomy recommendations at scale. It discusses project outcomes such as targeted increases in cassava root yield and additional supply to processing industries. It also outlines various dissemination activities including training events, promotion events, and demonstrations. Finally it discusses monitoring, evaluation and learning activities and timelines for decision support tool development and validation in 2019-2020.
Final Workshop on “Strengthening of the Horticulture information Support Network for Small Farmers in Egypt” (HORTISUN) Project. Tuesday, 20 October 2015
Agrifood illawarra presentation schools august 2017Leon Drury
This document discusses emerging skill needs across various sectors of the NSW agrifood industry, including agriculture, horticulture, conservation, animal care, food processing, seafood, and racing. It identifies skills in areas like business management, biosecurity, data analytics, and new technologies. It also provides examples of training opportunities through apprenticeships and traineeships in certificates related to these industries. The conclusion emphasizes developing world-class business skills, attracting adaptive workers, increasing workforce skills, innovation adoption, and regional skill development.
The document discusses several strategies for addressing food insecurity including:
1. Investing in real-time analysis of food and input prices to guide policy responses around exports, social protection, and assistance.
2. Monitoring the effectiveness of interventions such as using food reserves and reducing farm taxes.
3. Avoiding short-term policies that could worsen the situation and instead investing in sustainable and resilient food systems.
This document discusses the issues and strategies related to agricultural marketing extension in India. It outlines the challenges faced by Indian farmers, including small land holdings, low yields, poor quality produce, lack of post-harvest management and storage facilities, and exploitation by commission agents. It then discusses the constraints in agricultural marketing such as price fluctuations, inadequate infrastructure and transportation, seasonality of produce, and an unorganized marketing sector. The document proposes strategies for agricultural marketing extension, including motivating extension personnel, providing market information to farmers, establishing linkages between agriculture and marketing departments, capacity building, and strengthening infrastructure. It outlines the changing roles of extension professionals and a framework for a holistic marketing extension approach.
Country Status Reports on Agricultural Biotechnology - Taiwanapaari
This document outlines Taiwan's national strategies for promoting agricultural biotechnology. It discusses focusing research on agricultural genomics, new plant and animal breeds, animal and plant health management, and regenerating resources. It also examines opportunities like Taiwan's biodiversity but challenges such as climate change impacts. The future outlook aims to develop next generation genomics, produce competitive new varieties, reinforce health management, and create value-added functional products through applying cyclic regeneration technologies. The long-term goal is to establish sustainable industries to overcome challenges and expand safe recycling agriculture.
The document discusses policy development and review processes. It states that policy development and review is the responsibility of the Board. An effective policy process assists the Board in governing effectively. It also notes that monitoring, evaluation, and feedback assess a policy's impact and achievement of objectives.
Part - II Policy Formulation for CDA R11jo bitonio
This document discusses the policy formulation process for an organization. It begins by listing various organizational policies that may be developed, such as general administration policies, confidentiality policies, flexible work policies, and others. It then discusses that policy makers must engage stakeholders in consultation and conduct necessary research when developing policies. New policies should always be consistent with the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and in accordance with existing laws and regulations. Policies must be thoroughly discussed, reviewed periodically for changes or updates, implemented, and regularly monitored. A third party may provide an objective evaluation of current policies and advice for new policy development.
Part 1 Policy Formulation for CDA R11ptxjo bitonio
The document discusses policy formulation and development in cooperatives. It begins by defining what a policy is - a statement that provides guidelines for actions to attain objectives and reflect a cooperative's philosophy. It then outlines several objectives of developing policies such as problem solving, goal achievement, compliance, and accountability. The document also discusses the importance of policies in providing guidance, direction, standardization and managing risk. It presents the cooperative map as an example of how policies provide guidelines. Key roles of policies include guidance, control of behavior, and implementing strategies. Finally, it notes that those who develop objectives can then develop policies to achieve them, and that policies should align with an organization's mission and vision.
Policy Development 4 La Union Coops.pptxjo bitonio
The document discusses policy development for cooperatives. It explains that policies provide guidance for actions to meet objectives and reflect an organization's philosophy. Developing policies involves defining objectives, then creating statements that guide decision-making, resource allocation, compliance, and more. The board of directors is primarily responsible for writing policies, with input from management, experts, and stakeholders. Regular review and updates ensure policies remain relevant and properly implemented.
Basic Education and Literacy on Livelihood for the youth, women and Farmers jo bitonio
The document discusses various actors that advance development in the Philippines including government agencies, businesses, and civil society groups. It focuses on issues related to lack of access to education and literacy, which leads to high rates of poverty, unemployment, and social problems. Several statistics are provided on poverty rates and numbers of out-of-school youth. It also describes some programs to address these issues like early childhood education initiatives and youth development programs that provide social and financial education. Suggestions are made around partnerships and convergence of efforts between different groups to better support education, livelihoods, and development.
Adult learners benefit most from education and training programs that are relevant, practical, and allow them to draw from their own life experiences. Effective programs incorporate various learning styles, keep learners engaged through discussion and activities, and provide feedback to promote a sense of success. Training should be delivered through a combination of formal and informal methods, including classroom instruction, online asynchronous learning, on-the-job experiences, and opportunities for self-directed exploration. The goal is to help adults develop new skills and knowledge that can be immediately applied.
1. Cooperatives play an important role in social development by empowering communities and improving people's living conditions. They focus on meeting social, economic, and cultural needs in a self-help manner.
2. Social development refers to progressive improvements in quality of life and living standards through pursuits like poverty eradication, employment generation, and social harmony. It involves multi-dimensional processes across economic, social, political, and environmental domains.
3. Cooperatives engage in activities like education, community development, enterprise development, health, and advocacy to promote social development goals like those within the UN's Sustainable Development Agenda.
This document discusses cooperative education and training. It provides details on required trainings for cooperative officers based on asset size and business operations. It also discusses guidelines for cooperative federations regarding collecting and utilizing cooperative education and training funds (CETF) remittances from member cooperatives. Federations provide both mandatory and specialized trainings to officers, staff, and members. They conduct needs assessments and tailor training programs accordingly using in-house and on-site methods based on government guidelines. Overall, the document outlines cooperative education and training policies and practices of federations in the Philippines.
3 Philosophy, concepts, principles and values.pptxjo bitonio
Cooperatives are formed based on the core values of self-help, self-responsibility, democracy, equality, equity and solidarity. They operate according to seven agreed-upon principles: voluntary and open membership; democratic member control; members' economic participation; autonomy and independence; education, training and information; cooperation among cooperatives; and concern for community. Cooperatives work to meet members' mutual social, economic and cultural needs in a participatory manner where members share the risks and benefits equally.
2 Overview History, laws and trends.pptxjo bitonio
This document provides an overview of the history and development of cooperatives in the Philippines from 1896 to 2009. It outlines key cooperative laws passed by the Philippine government to promote cooperatives in various economic sectors, as well as some cooperatives initiated by churches and the private sector. Some of the major cooperative laws and events mentioned include the country's first agricultural marketing cooperative organized by Jose Rizal in 1896, the passage of the Cooperative Code in 1990, and the establishment of the Cooperative Development Authority.
This document outlines an agenda for a Training of Trainers (ToT) program for cooperative training providers. The ToT will help trainees understand cooperatives, learn how to train others on cooperative management concepts and principles, and demonstrate skills in preparing, delivering, and evaluating training courses. Trainees will be assigned to groups to discuss expectations, individual characteristics, and job commitment. The ToT will provide materials, equipment, and support through lecture presentations and a practicum. The first module will provide an overview of cooperatives in the Philippines, the role of education and training, and how cooperatives can promote development.
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Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
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CY 2020 Plans and Programs of DA RFO1
1. Regional Cooperative Development Council – I
2nd Quarter Regular Meeting
June 24, 2020
Video Conference
via Google Meet Platform
MS. Doris Joy Garcia
Plans &
Programs
Department of
Agriculture Regional
Field Office I
6. I. Production Support Services Sub-Program
a. Intensive Hybridization
b. HQS Assistance to Adverse Ecosystem
b. Disaster Risk Reduction and Management
Seeds buffer stocking for quick rehab response
Agricultural chemicals buffer stocks for epidemic
mitigation and control
b. Rice Pest Management and Control
Biological control agents production (Metharizium,
Trichogramma)
Rice pests surveillance and early warning
c. Soil Fertility and Water Quality Assessment
II. Market Development Service Sub-Program
a. Support to market-related activities
b. Operationalization of One-Stop Agribusiness Center (OSAC)
7. III. Extension Support, Education and Training
Services
a. Deployment of RCM
b. Support to Rice Model Farm
c. Conduct of trainings and training-related
events
d. Technology demonstrations
e. Production and dissemination of IEC materials
f. Provision of incentives to AEWs and LFTs
IV. Research and Development Sub-Program
a. Conduct of rice-related research studies
PRIME
Next Gen
RCM
Mushroom production
8. I. Agricultural Machinery, Equipment and
Facilities Sub-Program
a. Farm production-related machinery and
equipment
4-WD tractors
Hand tractors
Transplanter (walk-behind, riding)
b. Post harvest machinery and equipment
Combine harvester
c. Post harvest facilities
Drying facilities
MPDP
Recirculating dryer with biomass furnace
Warehouse
9. II. Irrigation Network Services Sub-
Program
Small Scale Irrigation Projects (SSIP)
Construction/Installation/Rehabilitation
Solar Powered Irrigation Pump
Small Water Impounding Projects
Pump and Engine Sets for Shallow Tube
Diversion Dam
11. I. Production Support Services Sub-Program
a. Provision of corn seeds (White Corn, GM
Hybrid)
b. HQS Assistance to Adverse Ecosystem
c. Biological Control Program (Tricho, earwig)
d. Aflatoxin Prevention Program
II. Market Development Service Sub-Program
a. Market Matching/Linkages
b. Entrepreneurial Capability Enhancements
12. III. Extension Support, Education and Training
Services
a. Farmer Education Program
Technology demonstrations
Cassava livelihood trainings
Support to Corn Quality Achievers and
Cassava Achievers Management Excellence
Awards
b. Provision of incentives to AEWs
IV. Research and Development Sub-Program
a. Conduct of corn-related research studies
13. I. Agricultural Machineries, Equipment and Facilities
Sub-Program
a. 90 Hp Tractor
b. Vertical dryer (Mobile flash dryer)
c. Mechanical sheller
II. Irrigation Network Services Sub-Program
a. Pump and engine sets
15. I. Production Support Services Sub-Program
a. Distribution of seeds and planting materials
Mungbean, Peanut
Spices – onion, garlic
Lowland vegetables
Mango
Coffee
Cacao
Yam
b. Distribution of flower inducer
II. Market Development Service Sub-Program
a. Conduct of market-related events
16. III. Extension Support, Education and Training
Services
a. Establishment of technology demonstrations
(vegetables)
b. Technology demonstration on rehab (mango)
c. Conduct of training and training-related
events
c. Production and dissemination of IEC
materials
d. Provision of incentives to AEWs
17. I. Agricultural Machinery, Equipment and
Facilities Sub-Program
Farm production-related machinery and
equipment/facilities
Machineries/Equipment
Knapsack sprayer
Tractors
Hand tractor/multi-cultivator
Power sprayer
Soil auger
Hauling truck
Facilities
Budwood garden/greenhouse/nursery
Onion hanger storage
II. Irrigation Network Services Sub-
Program
a. Pump and engine sets
b. HDPE pipe
c. HDPE pipe
19. I. Production Support Services Sub-Program
a. Distribution of forage seeds and planting materials
b. Distribution of drugs and biologics
c. Artificial Insemination Program
d. Philippine Native Animal Development Program
c. Strengthening of Diagnostic and Biological Infra and
Services
II. Market Development Service Sub-Program
a. Conduct of market-related events
III. Extension Support, Education and Training Services
a. Conduct of training and training-related events (FLS)
b. Technology demonstrations
c. Production and dissemination of IEC materials
d. Provision of incentives to AEWs
20. I. Agricultural Machinery, Equipment and
Facilities Sub-Program
Farm production-related facilities
Multiplier farms
22. I. Production Support Services Sub-Program
a. Distribution of fertilizers and other soil ameliorants
Molasses
b. Distribution of fiber drum
c. Maintenance of organic production facilities
Bio control agent laboratories
Seed production farm
Livestock and poultry farm
Small-scale composting facility
II. Market Development Service Sub-Program
a. Conduct of market-related events ( OA Congress)
b. Subsidy for stall rental
23. III. Extension Support, Education and
Training Services
a. Conduct of training and training-related
events (FLS)
b. Technology demonstrations
c. Production and dissemination of IEC
materials
d. Provision of incentives to individual
farmer and provincial/municipal focal
person
e. Certification subsidy
24. I. Agricultural Machinery, Equipment and
Facilities Sub-Program
Farm production-related machinery and
equipment/facilities
Machineries/Equipment
Hand tractor with trailers
Facility
Vermi-composting facility
Post-harvest machinery, equipment and
facilities
Brown Rice Mill
Vacuum sealer
II. Irrigation Network Services Sub-Program
a. Pump and engine sets