The Push-pull technology is an innovation from ICIPE. It’s a pest management approach that uses repellent intercrops and an attractive trap plant. Pests are repelled from the food crop and attracted to a trap crop, simultaneously. It is mostly used to control Stemborer and Striga.
The ‘Push-Pull’ strategy is an innovation in pest management which uses a repellent intercrop and an attractive trap plant. Insect pests are repelled from the food crop and are simultaneously attracted to the trap crop. The repellent crop also attracts natural enemies. Push-pull effectively controls Striga and stemborers and improves soil fertility. > 96,000 farmers have adopted the technology in Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Somaliland and Nigeria. 60% of adopters are women farmers because of its ease of use. The climate-smart push-pull technology has provided a relevant and effective agricultural innovation for cereal-livestock smallholders living in those areas. Push-Pull is addressing food security and livelihood of smallholders without requiring extra resources for crop protection and soil improvement without causing any ecological and social harm.
Prospects for wheat and triticale in Katanga provinceCIMMYT
Food production in Katanga province, DRC is weak resulting in food insecurity for over 400,000 people as the province imports over 75% of its food supply. Researchers conducted trials on wheat and triticale varieties to assess their performance and resistance to diseases under local conditions. Varieties were selected with potential yields of 2.5-4.5 tons/hectare in the rainy season and 4.5-6 tons/hectare in the dry season. Ongoing research aims to popularize the selected varieties to improve food security in the face of constraints like low farmer incomes, traditional farming practices, and lack of agricultural inputs and funding.
This document discusses requirements for using seed in organic production according to EU regulations. It notes that only organically produced seed may be used, except in limited circumstances where authorization is granted for non-organic seed. Authorization can be granted if no variety of a species is available on the market, no supplier can deliver seed before sowing, or no suitable variety of a species is available on the market. The document also outlines requirements for organic seed production, including that seed must be produced organically for at least one generation for annual crops or two growing seasons for perennial crops.
An application test was conducted in Germany from May to August 2015 to compare the growth of tomatoes planted in conventional soil versus soil mixed with 30% Bionic μSoil. Tomatoes grown in Bionic μSoil-enhanced soil produced more and larger fruits that ripened earlier, weighing 1,280g compared to 484g from the conventional soil. They also showed increased biomass, less water consumption, and a more intensive taste than the conventional tomatoes. Bionic μSoil is described as an organic soil enhancer made from agricultural residues and manure that is processed with bacteria and fungi to provide benefits like higher growth rates, water storage, and pH stabilization for agricultural use.
Poly house farming involves growing crops under covered structures made of plastic sheeting to regulate temperature and moisture. This reduces pest infestation and increases crop yields compared to regular fields, though startup costs are higher. Precision farming uses technology to test soil properties and apply only needed irrigation and weed control based on soil composition. Hydroponics grows plants in nutrient solutions without soil, while aeroponics sprays nutrients directly onto exposed roots growing in air.
Conservation Agriculture and Sustainable Intensification in SSA: overcoming c...Frédéric Baudron
This document discusses challenges and opportunities for conservation agriculture (CA) in Ethiopia. It identifies six main challenges: 1) competition with livestock for biomass, 2) lack of appropriate seeding implements, 3) increased pest incidence, 4) managing water, 5) managing nitrogen, and 6) converting retained resources into productivity gains. It then provides examples of ways to address each challenge through various techniques and innovations such as dual-purpose maize varieties, mechanized seeding, pest-suppressive landscapes, permanent raised beds, precision agriculture, and improved water and nitrogen management. The conclusion advocates for a more client-based, holistic approach that combines technologies across multiple scales through an iterative process.
The Push-pull technology is an innovation from ICIPE. It’s a pest management approach that uses repellent intercrops and an attractive trap plant. Pests are repelled from the food crop and attracted to a trap crop, simultaneously. It is mostly used to control Stemborer and Striga.
The ‘Push-Pull’ strategy is an innovation in pest management which uses a repellent intercrop and an attractive trap plant. Insect pests are repelled from the food crop and are simultaneously attracted to the trap crop. The repellent crop also attracts natural enemies. Push-pull effectively controls Striga and stemborers and improves soil fertility. > 96,000 farmers have adopted the technology in Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Somaliland and Nigeria. 60% of adopters are women farmers because of its ease of use. The climate-smart push-pull technology has provided a relevant and effective agricultural innovation for cereal-livestock smallholders living in those areas. Push-Pull is addressing food security and livelihood of smallholders without requiring extra resources for crop protection and soil improvement without causing any ecological and social harm.
Prospects for wheat and triticale in Katanga provinceCIMMYT
Food production in Katanga province, DRC is weak resulting in food insecurity for over 400,000 people as the province imports over 75% of its food supply. Researchers conducted trials on wheat and triticale varieties to assess their performance and resistance to diseases under local conditions. Varieties were selected with potential yields of 2.5-4.5 tons/hectare in the rainy season and 4.5-6 tons/hectare in the dry season. Ongoing research aims to popularize the selected varieties to improve food security in the face of constraints like low farmer incomes, traditional farming practices, and lack of agricultural inputs and funding.
This document discusses requirements for using seed in organic production according to EU regulations. It notes that only organically produced seed may be used, except in limited circumstances where authorization is granted for non-organic seed. Authorization can be granted if no variety of a species is available on the market, no supplier can deliver seed before sowing, or no suitable variety of a species is available on the market. The document also outlines requirements for organic seed production, including that seed must be produced organically for at least one generation for annual crops or two growing seasons for perennial crops.
An application test was conducted in Germany from May to August 2015 to compare the growth of tomatoes planted in conventional soil versus soil mixed with 30% Bionic μSoil. Tomatoes grown in Bionic μSoil-enhanced soil produced more and larger fruits that ripened earlier, weighing 1,280g compared to 484g from the conventional soil. They also showed increased biomass, less water consumption, and a more intensive taste than the conventional tomatoes. Bionic μSoil is described as an organic soil enhancer made from agricultural residues and manure that is processed with bacteria and fungi to provide benefits like higher growth rates, water storage, and pH stabilization for agricultural use.
Poly house farming involves growing crops under covered structures made of plastic sheeting to regulate temperature and moisture. This reduces pest infestation and increases crop yields compared to regular fields, though startup costs are higher. Precision farming uses technology to test soil properties and apply only needed irrigation and weed control based on soil composition. Hydroponics grows plants in nutrient solutions without soil, while aeroponics sprays nutrients directly onto exposed roots growing in air.
Conservation Agriculture and Sustainable Intensification in SSA: overcoming c...Frédéric Baudron
This document discusses challenges and opportunities for conservation agriculture (CA) in Ethiopia. It identifies six main challenges: 1) competition with livestock for biomass, 2) lack of appropriate seeding implements, 3) increased pest incidence, 4) managing water, 5) managing nitrogen, and 6) converting retained resources into productivity gains. It then provides examples of ways to address each challenge through various techniques and innovations such as dual-purpose maize varieties, mechanized seeding, pest-suppressive landscapes, permanent raised beds, precision agriculture, and improved water and nitrogen management. The conclusion advocates for a more client-based, holistic approach that combines technologies across multiple scales through an iterative process.
Liquid Biofertilizer Manufacturing Industry. Production of Liquid Bio-Fertiliser. Profitable Biofertilizers Production Business Ideas
Liquid Biofertilizer a substance which helps to grow plants rapidly and produce fruits, flower and vegetable more quantity in proper time, otherwise fertilizer be a compound which fulfill the needed minerals or Clements require for the growth of plants and vegetables to grow and fruits in proper time.
Liquid Biofertilizer is natural fertilizers which are microbial inoculants of bacteria algae fungi alone or in combination and they augment the availability of nutrients to the plants.
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Farming-Primitive and Modern : A comparisonJishan Ali
The document discusses the differences between modern and old farming methods. In olden times, farming relied more on manual labor and green manures rather than machines and chemical fertilizers. Seeds were also of lower quality. Now, agriculture utilizes many machines, produces higher yields through improved techniques, and relies more on chemical pesticides, fertilizers, and higher-quality seeds. However, modern farming also causes more pollution and environmental degradation through extensive machine and chemical use.
The document discusses various methods used in food production in Malaysia to meet increasing demand and improve quality and quantity. These methods include direct seeding, hydroponics, aeroponics, selective breeding, tissue culture, genetic engineering, proper soil management, and biological control. Hydroponics and aeroponics allow food to be grown using nutrient solutions instead of soil, providing advantages like using less space, allowing year-round production, and reducing need for pesticides. Genetic engineering involves transferring useful genes between organisms to develop crops with desired traits.
Economic and Environmental Impacts of Bt-Cotton: Evidence from PakistanBir Bahadur Thapa
This document summarizes research on the economic and environmental impacts of Bt cotton in Pakistan. The study examined 573 cotton growing farmers over 801 plots to compare yields, inputs, and profits between Bt and non-Bt cotton crops from 2008-2009. The results showed that Bt cotton led to reduced pesticide use of 35-37% while increasing yields. Bt cotton plots received more irrigation but costs were lower than non-Bt plots. Overall, the study found that Bt cotton provided higher net revenues for farmers and reduced financial risks from pest attacks. However, concerns were noted about increasing water use and potential long-term impacts requiring further monitoring.
This document discusses the benefits of using Nico Orgo manures for seed treatment and increasing crop yields. It discusses several biocontrol agents in Nico Orgo manures including Nicoderma (Trichoderma Viride), a biofungicide, and Bioniconema (Paecilomyces lilacinus), a biological nematicide. It provides information on how seed treatment with these agents can improve germination, plant growth, and resistance to diseases and nematodes. Examples are given showing the effectiveness of Nico Orgo seed treatments for increasing yields of crops like potato, tomato, and cowpea.
Cover crops in potato production slideshowacornorganic
Cover crops provide multiple benefits for potato production including weed management, water management, disease management, pollination, improving soil structure, increasing biodiversity, and adding carbon and organic matter to soils. Rockey Farms in Colorado uses a diverse multi-species green manure approach with a 2-year rotation that includes cover crops and companion planting. This approach has decreased pest and disease pressure, saved water, improved soil quality, and increased profitability compared to conventional practices.
Maurice Oyoo: Biotechnology as a tool for improved agricultural yield as a re...AfricaAdapt
1) Biotechnology can help improve agricultural productivity and address issues caused by climate change such as increasing temperatures, reduced arable land, and declining crop yields.
2) Traits related to heat, drought, and pest/disease tolerance can be engineered into crops using biotechnology to help them adapt to changing conditions caused by climate change.
3) Adopting biotechnology and more sustainable farming practices such as no-till can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture and increase carbon sequestration in soils.
Dr Evgeny Sagulenko is a microbiologist who has over 20 years of experience researching agricultural microbiology. His research interests include general microbiology, agriculture, and cancer research. He has a patent application for using bacteria from the genus Burkholderia to improve agricultural practices. Laboratory trials have shown that a biofertilizer containing these bacteria can increase plant growth for crops like rice, tomatoes, wheat, and corn. Developing the technology for commercial use would cost an estimated $3 million and involve further optimization, hydroponic, greenhouse and field trials. If successful, the biofertilizer technology could help increase crop yields while reducing environmental pollution from inorganic fertilizers and improving soil quality.
The document proposes setting up a 7.5 acre off-season vegetable farm growing watermelon, melon, and pumpkin using tunnel technology. The total initial cost is estimated at Rs. 1.338 million. It is projected that the farm would produce 51 tons of watermelon, 53 tons of melon and 38 tons of pumpkin annually, generating over Rs. 2.6 million in annual revenue in the first year. Over five years, the net annual profit is projected to increase from Rs. 761,804 to Rs. 1,147,209 as production increases and sales prices rise 10% each year.
This document discusses crop-weed competition and the critical periods where weeds most impact crop yields for various crops. It notes that weeds compete with crops for nutrients, moisture, light, and space. It then provides a table showing that for crops like rice, wheat, maize, cowpea, soybean, groundnut, and sugarcane, yield reductions of 15-60% can occur when weeds are left unchecked during critical periods ranging from 15-120 days after planting depending on the crop.
Sustainable agriculture techniques allow farmers to achieve high crop yields while preserving natural resources and the environment. These techniques include crop rotation, cover crops, enhancing soil quality, and using natural pest predators. Farmers can minimize the use of pesticides and fertilizers by employing integrated pest management and taking advantage of biological pest control methods. Sustainable agriculture is economically viable, socially supportive of farm communities, and ecologically sound.
The document outlines a strategy to improve livelihoods of potato farmers in Africa by addressing deteriorated seed quality through an integrated approach. It proposes outcomes such as increasing yields by at least 50% and incomes by $800/ha/season through developing high-yielding, disease tolerant varieties and providing rapid access to quality seed. The strategy involves participatory variety selection, decentralized seed production systems, on-farm seed quality management, postharvest storage, and awareness campaigns. It will be implemented through partnerships in target countries including Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, and Tanzania. The goal is to establish sustainable potato value chains that improve food security and incomes.
Production Practices and Crop Improvement of Potato in the World Bishnu Prasad Ghimire
The document provides an overview of potato production practices and crop improvement worldwide. It discusses the origin and history of potato cultivation, with the Inca Indians in Peru first cultivating potatoes around 8,000-5,000 BC. China is currently the world's largest potato producer. Potato is grown in various climates and soil types, with optimal conditions being temperatures of 15-25°C and light, well-drained soils. Key production practices discussed include land preparation, seed selection, fertilizer use, irrigation, harvesting, storage, and management of physiological disorders and pests/diseases such as late blight. The document also covers crop improvement efforts including germplasm collections and breeding for traits like pest and disease resistance
As part of the seminar held by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) under the title of "Fertilizer policy in Egypt and options for improvements".
Genetically modified plants can be created by transferring genetic material from one organism to another. This technology has benefits like producing human insulin and improving crop varieties. For example, Bt cotton was developed using a gene from Bacillus thuringiensis to make cotton resistant to bollworms. India grows over 11 million hectares of Bt cotton. Regulations require evaluating GM crops for safety before commercial use. While GM crops can increase yields, issues around intellectual property, biodiversity, and socioeconomics require further consideration and policy approaches. Continued research and education are important to address agriculture needs sustainably.
Cotton is one of the most widely produced crops worldwide, with China, India, the US, and others producing over 80% of the global supply. However, cotton farming has significant environmental impacts due to the large amounts of pesticides used, which represent 10% of the world's pesticides. Many of the chemicals used are highly hazardous but are still used in developing countries. The risks of chemical pollution extend beyond farms as rain can carry chemicals into water systems, potentially contaminating wildlife, water, and food. While education programs are helping to address these issues, cotton farming remains heavily reliant on dangerous chemicals.
This document provides an overview of genetically modified crops. It discusses the history and development of GM crops, including the first GM tobacco plant in 1982. It outlines the types and traits of GM foods, including insect resistance, herbicide tolerance, and nutritional enhancements. The global adoption of major GM crops like soybean, maize, and cotton is summarized. The status of GM crops in India is also reviewed, focusing on Bt cotton which has been widely adopted. Advantages and disadvantages of GM foods are briefly mentioned.
This document contains summaries of multiple research projects related to cacao production, processing, and utilization in Region 02. The projects investigate topics like propagating cacao seedlings in different soil media, using various sizes of polybags, utilizing cacao pod husks as feed for broilers, benchmarking socioeconomic factors of cacao farmers, integrating nutrient management to increase yields, comparing monoculture and agroforestry production systems, determining spatial nutrient variability and yield correlations, enhancing pollinator habitats, conducting varietal trials, comparing growth in different agroecosystems, analyzing effects of fermentation and roasting on flavor, sensory evaluation of homemade chocolates with varying cacao nibs, and improving the nutritive value
Several aspects of Crop Improvement in Potato is present in this slide. Some texts may be out of place which will be auto-corrected if downloaded and editing is enabled.
This document outlines some of the key action points discussed at the workshop held in February 2017. More information about the workshop: http://bit.ly/2lt7Vbf More information about the impact of open data for agriculture and nutrition: http://bit.ly/2lyjJqW
Liquid Biofertilizer Manufacturing Industry. Production of Liquid Bio-Fertiliser. Profitable Biofertilizers Production Business Ideas
Liquid Biofertilizer a substance which helps to grow plants rapidly and produce fruits, flower and vegetable more quantity in proper time, otherwise fertilizer be a compound which fulfill the needed minerals or Clements require for the growth of plants and vegetables to grow and fruits in proper time.
Liquid Biofertilizer is natural fertilizers which are microbial inoculants of bacteria algae fungi alone or in combination and they augment the availability of nutrients to the plants.
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New Delhi-110007, India.
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Farming-Primitive and Modern : A comparisonJishan Ali
The document discusses the differences between modern and old farming methods. In olden times, farming relied more on manual labor and green manures rather than machines and chemical fertilizers. Seeds were also of lower quality. Now, agriculture utilizes many machines, produces higher yields through improved techniques, and relies more on chemical pesticides, fertilizers, and higher-quality seeds. However, modern farming also causes more pollution and environmental degradation through extensive machine and chemical use.
The document discusses various methods used in food production in Malaysia to meet increasing demand and improve quality and quantity. These methods include direct seeding, hydroponics, aeroponics, selective breeding, tissue culture, genetic engineering, proper soil management, and biological control. Hydroponics and aeroponics allow food to be grown using nutrient solutions instead of soil, providing advantages like using less space, allowing year-round production, and reducing need for pesticides. Genetic engineering involves transferring useful genes between organisms to develop crops with desired traits.
Economic and Environmental Impacts of Bt-Cotton: Evidence from PakistanBir Bahadur Thapa
This document summarizes research on the economic and environmental impacts of Bt cotton in Pakistan. The study examined 573 cotton growing farmers over 801 plots to compare yields, inputs, and profits between Bt and non-Bt cotton crops from 2008-2009. The results showed that Bt cotton led to reduced pesticide use of 35-37% while increasing yields. Bt cotton plots received more irrigation but costs were lower than non-Bt plots. Overall, the study found that Bt cotton provided higher net revenues for farmers and reduced financial risks from pest attacks. However, concerns were noted about increasing water use and potential long-term impacts requiring further monitoring.
This document discusses the benefits of using Nico Orgo manures for seed treatment and increasing crop yields. It discusses several biocontrol agents in Nico Orgo manures including Nicoderma (Trichoderma Viride), a biofungicide, and Bioniconema (Paecilomyces lilacinus), a biological nematicide. It provides information on how seed treatment with these agents can improve germination, plant growth, and resistance to diseases and nematodes. Examples are given showing the effectiveness of Nico Orgo seed treatments for increasing yields of crops like potato, tomato, and cowpea.
Cover crops in potato production slideshowacornorganic
Cover crops provide multiple benefits for potato production including weed management, water management, disease management, pollination, improving soil structure, increasing biodiversity, and adding carbon and organic matter to soils. Rockey Farms in Colorado uses a diverse multi-species green manure approach with a 2-year rotation that includes cover crops and companion planting. This approach has decreased pest and disease pressure, saved water, improved soil quality, and increased profitability compared to conventional practices.
Maurice Oyoo: Biotechnology as a tool for improved agricultural yield as a re...AfricaAdapt
1) Biotechnology can help improve agricultural productivity and address issues caused by climate change such as increasing temperatures, reduced arable land, and declining crop yields.
2) Traits related to heat, drought, and pest/disease tolerance can be engineered into crops using biotechnology to help them adapt to changing conditions caused by climate change.
3) Adopting biotechnology and more sustainable farming practices such as no-till can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture and increase carbon sequestration in soils.
Dr Evgeny Sagulenko is a microbiologist who has over 20 years of experience researching agricultural microbiology. His research interests include general microbiology, agriculture, and cancer research. He has a patent application for using bacteria from the genus Burkholderia to improve agricultural practices. Laboratory trials have shown that a biofertilizer containing these bacteria can increase plant growth for crops like rice, tomatoes, wheat, and corn. Developing the technology for commercial use would cost an estimated $3 million and involve further optimization, hydroponic, greenhouse and field trials. If successful, the biofertilizer technology could help increase crop yields while reducing environmental pollution from inorganic fertilizers and improving soil quality.
The document proposes setting up a 7.5 acre off-season vegetable farm growing watermelon, melon, and pumpkin using tunnel technology. The total initial cost is estimated at Rs. 1.338 million. It is projected that the farm would produce 51 tons of watermelon, 53 tons of melon and 38 tons of pumpkin annually, generating over Rs. 2.6 million in annual revenue in the first year. Over five years, the net annual profit is projected to increase from Rs. 761,804 to Rs. 1,147,209 as production increases and sales prices rise 10% each year.
This document discusses crop-weed competition and the critical periods where weeds most impact crop yields for various crops. It notes that weeds compete with crops for nutrients, moisture, light, and space. It then provides a table showing that for crops like rice, wheat, maize, cowpea, soybean, groundnut, and sugarcane, yield reductions of 15-60% can occur when weeds are left unchecked during critical periods ranging from 15-120 days after planting depending on the crop.
Sustainable agriculture techniques allow farmers to achieve high crop yields while preserving natural resources and the environment. These techniques include crop rotation, cover crops, enhancing soil quality, and using natural pest predators. Farmers can minimize the use of pesticides and fertilizers by employing integrated pest management and taking advantage of biological pest control methods. Sustainable agriculture is economically viable, socially supportive of farm communities, and ecologically sound.
The document outlines a strategy to improve livelihoods of potato farmers in Africa by addressing deteriorated seed quality through an integrated approach. It proposes outcomes such as increasing yields by at least 50% and incomes by $800/ha/season through developing high-yielding, disease tolerant varieties and providing rapid access to quality seed. The strategy involves participatory variety selection, decentralized seed production systems, on-farm seed quality management, postharvest storage, and awareness campaigns. It will be implemented through partnerships in target countries including Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, and Tanzania. The goal is to establish sustainable potato value chains that improve food security and incomes.
Production Practices and Crop Improvement of Potato in the World Bishnu Prasad Ghimire
The document provides an overview of potato production practices and crop improvement worldwide. It discusses the origin and history of potato cultivation, with the Inca Indians in Peru first cultivating potatoes around 8,000-5,000 BC. China is currently the world's largest potato producer. Potato is grown in various climates and soil types, with optimal conditions being temperatures of 15-25°C and light, well-drained soils. Key production practices discussed include land preparation, seed selection, fertilizer use, irrigation, harvesting, storage, and management of physiological disorders and pests/diseases such as late blight. The document also covers crop improvement efforts including germplasm collections and breeding for traits like pest and disease resistance
As part of the seminar held by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) under the title of "Fertilizer policy in Egypt and options for improvements".
Genetically modified plants can be created by transferring genetic material from one organism to another. This technology has benefits like producing human insulin and improving crop varieties. For example, Bt cotton was developed using a gene from Bacillus thuringiensis to make cotton resistant to bollworms. India grows over 11 million hectares of Bt cotton. Regulations require evaluating GM crops for safety before commercial use. While GM crops can increase yields, issues around intellectual property, biodiversity, and socioeconomics require further consideration and policy approaches. Continued research and education are important to address agriculture needs sustainably.
Cotton is one of the most widely produced crops worldwide, with China, India, the US, and others producing over 80% of the global supply. However, cotton farming has significant environmental impacts due to the large amounts of pesticides used, which represent 10% of the world's pesticides. Many of the chemicals used are highly hazardous but are still used in developing countries. The risks of chemical pollution extend beyond farms as rain can carry chemicals into water systems, potentially contaminating wildlife, water, and food. While education programs are helping to address these issues, cotton farming remains heavily reliant on dangerous chemicals.
This document provides an overview of genetically modified crops. It discusses the history and development of GM crops, including the first GM tobacco plant in 1982. It outlines the types and traits of GM foods, including insect resistance, herbicide tolerance, and nutritional enhancements. The global adoption of major GM crops like soybean, maize, and cotton is summarized. The status of GM crops in India is also reviewed, focusing on Bt cotton which has been widely adopted. Advantages and disadvantages of GM foods are briefly mentioned.
This document contains summaries of multiple research projects related to cacao production, processing, and utilization in Region 02. The projects investigate topics like propagating cacao seedlings in different soil media, using various sizes of polybags, utilizing cacao pod husks as feed for broilers, benchmarking socioeconomic factors of cacao farmers, integrating nutrient management to increase yields, comparing monoculture and agroforestry production systems, determining spatial nutrient variability and yield correlations, enhancing pollinator habitats, conducting varietal trials, comparing growth in different agroecosystems, analyzing effects of fermentation and roasting on flavor, sensory evaluation of homemade chocolates with varying cacao nibs, and improving the nutritive value
Several aspects of Crop Improvement in Potato is present in this slide. Some texts may be out of place which will be auto-corrected if downloaded and editing is enabled.
This document outlines some of the key action points discussed at the workshop held in February 2017. More information about the workshop: http://bit.ly/2lt7Vbf More information about the impact of open data for agriculture and nutrition: http://bit.ly/2lyjJqW
This document provides an overview of opportunities and challenges for food and nutrition security (FNS) in Mali. It discusses Mali's agricultural production zones, commodities like rice, vegetables and livestock that have potential dual purposes for income and nutrition. While Mali has opportunities to improve FNS, about 8% still suffer from hunger. Acute and chronic malnutrition particularly affect children in certain regions. Natural causes like climate and poverty, as well as issues with food production systems, contribute to these challenges. The document analyzes Mali's policies, programs, stakeholders and institutional framework for addressing FNS, noting improvements could be made to better coordinate efforts. Quality seeds of improved varieties are identified as a key commodity for exploiting other commodities
This document provides an overview of the African Union's Agenda 2063, which aims to achieve an integrated, prosperous, and peaceful Africa over the next 50 years. The agenda was developed through extensive consultations and technical analysis. It identifies 7 aspirations for Africa's development, including eradicating poverty and developing human capital. The agenda will be implemented at national, regional, and continental levels over successive 10-year plans. Successful implementation will require leadership, participation from all stakeholders, and adequate financing strategies. Challenges to achieving the agenda include conflict, economic issues, and climate risks.
The document outlines strategic priorities for controlling aflatoxins in Africa. It discusses the impacts of aflatoxins on public health, food/nutrition security, and trade. The Partnership for Aflatoxin Control in Africa (PACA) was created to advocate and coordinate aflatoxin control across the continent. PACA's strategy involves activities at the continental, regional, and country levels. At each level, PACA aims to strengthen policies, build capacity, increase awareness, and support the development and adoption of solutions to reduce aflatoxin contamination in Africa.
The document discusses the EkoBiz project in Split, Croatia which aims to build capacity for youth in organic agriculture. It notes high unemployment rates and land abandonment as issues. The project motivates youth through a study trip to Italy, provides a 15-day educational program on organic production and business planning, and encourages an early entrepreneurial mindset through programs in schools. Results included 15 approved projects applying for funding and the creation of an organic fair. The goal is to develop an entrepreneurial culture among youth to address rural issues.
This document summarizes research on strengthening the agriculture/nutrition nexus in Cameroon. It finds that while Cameroon has developed policies to address nutrition, implementation has been poor. Malnutrition rates remain high due to multiple factors like poverty, education, and water/sanitation. Stakeholder collaboration is needed but currently lacking. The research analyzed malnutrition data, determinants, enabling environments, and lessons learned. It aims to build the evidence base on approaches to strengthen agriculture and nutrition linkages in Cameroon.
in 2015 the Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation ACP-EU (CTA) established a Community of Practice (CoP) focusing on the use of drones for agriculture in collaboration with the International Potato Centre (CIP).
The CoP is open to all interested parties via http://www.uav4ag.org .
In addition CTA established a dedicated Twitter account @uav4ag where latest updates on the technology are shared.
This document summarizes a presentation on the future of tropical vegetables over the next 40 years. It identifies challenges such as climate change, urbanization, and pests and diseases, but also opportunities from new technologies, improved nutrition understanding, and empowering women. Key points discussed include adapting vegetables to abiotic and biotic stresses, minimizing postharvest losses, protected cultivation techniques, and developing improved and genetically modified varieties. The presentation advocates for changing mindsets around agriculture and achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals of improving agriculture systems and raising rural prosperity.
Bio-Elite is a 100% organic fertilizer produced through a patented process that combines waste biomass and animal manure with fungi and bacteria. It has several advantages over synthetic fertilizers like long-term nutrient availability, reduced water needs, and no runoff contamination. The document describes Bio-Elite's production process and marketing system, and touts its benefits for farming, land restoration, and animal husbandry applications based on scientific studies. International distribution is licensed through Bionic Laboratories.
Biodinamika LTD develops biological products and technologies to solve agricultural environmental problems through microorganisms and natural products. The company explores soil microbes, fertility, and plant development. It produces biofungicides, biological control agents, and organic fertilizers. Biodinamika screens microbes for activities like disease control, plant growth promotion, and soil improvement. It has developed technologies for composting, humic acid extraction, and plant amino acid-based fertilizers. The company partners on projects involving biocontrol, waste utilization, and chitinase production.
Healthy seedlings are important for successful vegetable production. Arka Microbial Consortium, which contains nitrogen-fixing, phosphorus and zinc solubilizing, and plant growth promoting microbes, can improve seedling vigor and be used for organic production. Raising seedlings under covered conditions can allow harvesting of cucurbits one month earlier, doubling returns. Techniques like furrow irrigated raised beds coupled with straw mulch, partial root zone irrigation, and micro-irrigation can save water while increasing yields. Organic production focuses on natural inputs like biofertilizers, botanicals, and bioagents instead of synthetic chemicals or hormones. It improves soil health parameters like organic carbon and microbial biomass carbon compared to
Agriculture is important for Pakistan's economy. Microbial biotechnology can help develop agriculture and other industries in Pakistan. It can increase crop yields through microbial fertilizers and reduce costs from pesticides. For example, BT cotton has increased yields by 45-55% while reducing insecticide use. Microbes are also used in waste treatment, biofuel production, and to produce foods like yogurt. Developing microbial biotechnology could boost Pakistan's economy by improving agriculture productivity and reducing dependence on imported fertilizers and fuels.
What are the income generating activities in agriculture By Allah Dad Khan Mr.Allah Dad Khan
Agriculture is the mainstay of Pakistan's economy, contributing 24% to GDP. The presentation discusses several income generating activities in agriculture, including integrated farm management, good agriculture practices, crops/livestock, and medicinal plants. Integrated farm management uses techniques like crop rotation, cover crops, and natural pest control to improve yields while reducing environmental impact. Good agriculture practices aim to be economically viable, environmentally sustainable, and socially acceptable. Farmer field schools are discussed as an approach to skill development, empowerment, and decision making for farmers.
Presentation from Andre Leu, President of the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM). The presentation gives an overview of the organic alternatives to external inputs used for agricultural production, and was prepared and delivered in occasion of the International Symposium on Agroecology for Food Security and Nutrition, held at FAO in Rome on 18-19 September 2014.
This document discusses agricultural biotechnology and its applications. It provides definitions of biotechnology and describes some key tools: conventional breeding, tissue culture, molecular breeding, genetic engineering, and molecular diagnostics. It discusses uses of biotechnology in plant agriculture, animal agriculture, and food processing. Specific applications mentioned for Iraq include tissue culture laboratories and a biotechnology laboratory conducting research on date palms, molecular characterization, and biofertilizers. The document advocates establishing an agricultural biotechnology network to facilitate sharing experiences and research progress between countries.
Modern agricultural practices have led to increased food production but also environmental issues. The use of fertilizers, pesticides, and high-yielding seed varieties boosted yields but also caused problems like water pollution, loss of soil, pest resistance, and health impacts. Pesticides in particular accumulate in the environment and food chain, killing beneficial insects along with pests and contaminating water sources. While necessary to feed growing populations, intensive agriculture needs to be practiced sustainably to minimize environmental damage over the long run.
Genetic engineering and development of transgenic plantsNisha Nepoleon
Genetic engineering can be used to develop transgenic plants with desirable traits. The process involves introducing foreign genes into plant cells, which are then regenerated into whole plants. Genes from Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) have been introduced to many crops like cotton, corn and potatoes to make them resistant to pests. Other genes introduced include protease inhibitors and alpha amylase inhibitors. While transgenic plants can increase yields and reduce pesticide use, some risks include increased allergenicity and the development of resistance in pest populations.
This document provides details about a student's experiential learning programme involving organic production technology, specifically vermicomposting and mushroom cultivation. It describes the objectives, materials, procedures, economics, and conclusions of setting up and maintaining vermicompost beds and cultivating oyster mushrooms. Key steps included preparing and inoculating substrates, monitoring environmental conditions, harvesting vermicompost and mushrooms, and calculating costs and profits. The student concluded that the hands-on experience improved their understanding of organic farming as a business and way to improve soil, human, and environmental health.
The document describes how to make a natural plant growth formula by combining fermented plant extract and fish hydrolysate, which provides nitrogen and growth-promoting enzymes and hormones to promote plant growth. The fermented plant extract is made by combining green plant materials like leaves with sugar and allowing it to ferment for 7-15 days, then mixing it in a 1:1 ratio with fish hydrolysate high in nitrogen to create a liquid fertilizer and plant tonic. Proper application and dosage instructions are provided to maximize the growth benefits for plants.
B4FA 2012 Tanzania: GM crops now and for the future - Chris Leaverb4fa
Presentation at the November 2012 dialogue workshop of the Biosciences for Farming in Africa media fellowship programme in Arusha, Tanzania.
Please see www.b4fa.org for more information
Integrated Nutrient Management refers to the maintenance of soil fertility and of plant nutrient supply at an optimum level for sustaining the desired productivity through optimization of the benefits from all possible sources of organic, inorganic and biological components in an integrated manner
Integrated nutrient management (INM) involves efficient and judicious use of all the major components of plant nutrient sources for sustaining soil fertility, health and productivity
Integrated approach for plant nutrition is being advocated because single nutrient approach often reduces fertilizer use efficiency and consequently creates problem fertilizers can help in enhancing and maintaining stability in production with least degradation in chemical and physical properties of the soil.
A healthy soil is a living, dynamic ecosystem that performs many vital functions.
A healthy soil produces a healthy feed for consumption. Improved soil health often is indicated by improvement on physical, chemical and microbiological environment.
Introduction of high yielding varieties, irrigation and use of high analysis fertilizer without proper soil tests, accelerated the mining of native soil nutrient resources.
Under intensive cultivation without giving due consideration to nutrient requirement has resulted in decline in soil fertility and consequent productivity of crops
Vegetables are rich source of energy and nutrition.
by Claudia Sorlini, President, Scientific Committee for EXPO 2015 of Milan
at IAI-OCP international seminar on
"Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture in the Euro-Mediterranean Area", Rome – February 2, 2015
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
This document discusses organic farming and its benefits compared to intensive farming. It notes that intensive farming can lead to soil fertility loss, nitrate runoff, soil erosion, high fuel requirements, use of toxic pesticides and loss of biodiversity. Organic agriculture avoids synthetic inputs and relies on ecosystem management instead. Key features of organic farming include protecting soil quality, providing nutrients indirectly, weed and pest control through methods like crop rotation and rearing livestock sustainably. The document discusses implementation of organic farming through organic fertilizers, cover crops, beneficial insects and crop rotation. It also discusses organic livestock and certification requirements. Overall, the document provides an overview of organic farming practices and their environmental and economic benefits compared to intensive farming.
This two-day event in Vanuatu aims to strengthen coordination and innovation in priority food value chains in the Pacific to improve nutrition and food systems. Day one will include presentations on a study of key value chains in several Pacific countries, lessons from value chain training, and a launch of an online platform to connect actors. Participants will discuss constraints, opportunities, and how to operationalize the platform. Day two focuses on assessing capacity needs and pilot testing the online platform through working groups, with the goal of finalizing how to implement the platform and a training program to support value chain development in the region.
The document discusses the Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA) and its work in supporting agricultural and rural development in Africa. CTA is an EU-ACP institution focused on strengthening partnerships between Europe and Africa. The document outlines CTA's vision of a vibrant, modern, sustainable and inclusive agriculture in Africa. It also discusses the African Union's Agenda 2063 goals of transforming African economies and empowering women and youth through increased investment in agriculture, value addition, employment, science, technology and innovation. The role of African women scientists and innovators in achieving these development goals is highlighted.
Pendant les deux derniers jours du Forum, le Ministère a eu l'occasion d'écouter les recommandations faites par les dirigeants des coopératives et par les experts du développement des coopératives. Voici la présentation synthétisant les réponses fournies par le MIDSP au Forum. Pour plus d'info http://bit.ly/2mMLoo2
Le Dr. Nicola Francesconi, conseiller technique sénior au CTA, a coordiné l'organisation du Forum des coopératives malgaches, qui s'est tenu du 13 au 17 février 2017. Plus d'infos : http://bit.ly/2mMLoo2
Tovo Aina Andriamampionona et Nirina Razafimanantsoa, élus porte-paroles par les membres des coopératives participantes au Forum des coopératives malgaches, ont résumé les principaux problèmes auxquels les coopératives sont confrontées. Plus d'infos : http://bit.ly/2mMLoo2
The Antyodaya Saral Haryana Portal is a pioneering initiative by the Government of Haryana aimed at providing citizens with seamless access to a wide range of government services
United Nations World Oceans Day 2024; June 8th " Awaken new dephts".Christina Parmionova
The program will expand our perspectives and appreciation for our blue planet, build new foundations for our relationship to the ocean, and ignite a wave of action toward necessary change.
This report explores the significance of border towns and spaces for strengthening responses to young people on the move. In particular it explores the linkages of young people to local service centres with the aim of further developing service, protection, and support strategies for migrant children in border areas across the region. The report is based on a small-scale fieldwork study in the border towns of Chipata and Katete in Zambia conducted in July 2023. Border towns and spaces provide a rich source of information about issues related to the informal or irregular movement of young people across borders, including smuggling and trafficking. They can help build a picture of the nature and scope of the type of movement young migrants undertake and also the forms of protection available to them. Border towns and spaces also provide a lens through which we can better understand the vulnerabilities of young people on the move and, critically, the strategies they use to navigate challenges and access support.
The findings in this report highlight some of the key factors shaping the experiences and vulnerabilities of young people on the move – particularly their proximity to border spaces and how this affects the risks that they face. The report describes strategies that young people on the move employ to remain below the radar of visibility to state and non-state actors due to fear of arrest, detention, and deportation while also trying to keep themselves safe and access support in border towns. These strategies of (in)visibility provide a way to protect themselves yet at the same time also heighten some of the risks young people face as their vulnerabilities are not always recognised by those who could offer support.
In this report we show that the realities and challenges of life and migration in this region and in Zambia need to be better understood for support to be strengthened and tuned to meet the specific needs of young people on the move. This includes understanding the role of state and non-state stakeholders, the impact of laws and policies and, critically, the experiences of the young people themselves. We provide recommendations for immediate action, recommendations for programming to support young people on the move in the two towns that would reduce risk for young people in this area, and recommendations for longer term policy advocacy.
Preliminary findings _OECD field visits to ten regions in the TSI EU mining r...OECDregions
Preliminary findings from OECD field visits for the project: Enhancing EU Mining Regional Ecosystems to Support the Green Transition and Secure Mineral Raw Materials Supply.
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
About Potato, The scientific name of the plant is Solanum tuberosum (L).Christina Parmionova
The potato is a starchy root vegetable native to the Americas that is consumed as a staple food in many parts of the world. Potatoes are tubers of the plant Solanum tuberosum, a perennial in the nightshade family Solanaceae. Wild potato species can be found from the southern United States to southern Chile
Synopsis (short abstract) In December 2023, the UN General Assembly proclaimed 30 May as the International Day of Potato.
AHMR is an interdisciplinary peer-reviewed online journal created to encourage and facilitate the study of all aspects (socio-economic, political, legislative and developmental) of Human Mobility in Africa. Through the publication of original research, policy discussions and evidence research papers AHMR provides a comprehensive forum devoted exclusively to the analysis of contemporaneous trends, migration patterns and some of the most important migration-related issues.
Contributi dei parlamentari del PD - Contributi L. 3/2019Partito democratico
DI SEGUITO SONO PUBBLICATI, AI SENSI DELL'ART. 11 DELLA LEGGE N. 3/2019, GLI IMPORTI RICEVUTI DALL'ENTRATA IN VIGORE DELLA SUDDETTA NORMA (31/01/2019) E FINO AL MESE SOLARE ANTECEDENTE QUELLO DELLA PUBBLICAZIONE SUL PRESENTE SITO
Working with data is a challenge for many organizations. Nonprofits in particular may need to collect and analyze sensitive, incomplete, and/or biased historical data about people. In this talk, Dr. Cori Faklaris of UNC Charlotte provides an overview of current AI capabilities and weaknesses to consider when integrating current AI technologies into the data workflow. The talk is organized around three takeaways: (1) For better or sometimes worse, AI provides you with “infinite interns.” (2) Give people permission & guardrails to learn what works with these “interns” and what doesn’t. (3) Create a roadmap for adding in more AI to assist nonprofit work, along with strategies for bias mitigation.
Combined Illegal, Unregulated and Unreported (IUU) Vessel List.Christina Parmionova
The best available, up-to-date information on all fishing and related vessels that appear on the illegal, unregulated, and unreported (IUU) fishing vessel lists published by Regional Fisheries Management Organisations (RFMOs) and related organisations. The aim of the site is to improve the effectiveness of the original IUU lists as a tool for a wide variety of stakeholders to better understand and combat illegal fishing and broader fisheries crime.
To date, the following regional organisations maintain or share lists of vessels that have been found to carry out or support IUU fishing within their own or adjacent convention areas and/or species of competence:
Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR)
Commission for the Conservation of Southern Bluefin Tuna (CCSBT)
General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM)
Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC)
International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT)
Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC)
Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organisation (NAFO)
North East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC)
North Pacific Fisheries Commission (NPFC)
South East Atlantic Fisheries Organisation (SEAFO)
South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation (SPRFMO)
Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (SIOFA)
Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC)
The Combined IUU Fishing Vessel List merges all these sources into one list that provides a single reference point to identify whether a vessel is currently IUU listed. Vessels that have been IUU listed in the past and subsequently delisted (for example because of a change in ownership, or because the vessel is no longer in service) are also retained on the site, so that the site contains a full historic record of IUU listed fishing vessels.
Unlike the IUU lists published on individual RFMO websites, which may update vessel details infrequently or not at all, the Combined IUU Fishing Vessel List is kept up to date with the best available information regarding changes to vessel identity, flag state, ownership, location, and operations.
2. Trichoderma sp. is a cosmopolitan and abundant fungi in soil with various
capacities & benefits for plants
ØTrichoderma : as biofertilizer :
• Enhances degradation of organic matter, allowing the release of nutrients
(N, P, K, etc)
• Solubilizes the rock phosphate and micronutrients making them available
for plant
• Produces phytohormones that significantly increased the total root
length leading to promoting of plant growth
ØTrichoderma : as effective biological control agent for a number of soil-
borne pathogens
• Capability of utilizing diverse substrates and competition for nutrients
• Inhibition of plant pathogenic fungi (mycoparasitism antagonistic
activity) producers of antibiotics and cell wall
Trichoderma ?
3. History
Biophytech ( Montpellier, France)
Biotechology platform of living
microorganisms and biological extracts
to fertilize and to protect the plants
Arfa (Fada N’gourma - Burkina)
Capacity building and extension on soil
fertilization and plant protection
(Ouagadougou, Burkina)
To facilitate the transfer of biofertilization and
biopesticides technologies
4. CHRONOLOGY
2011
Legal
establishing
2012
Consortium foundation
Start of fields trials
experimentation
2013
Field trials
Experimentations
and consolidation of
company
2014
Enlargement
Consortium,
PAEPARD Funding
2017…
Enlargment ?
+
2 farmers unions
Financed by
Financed by
2016
ARAA , AFD
Funding, LFSE
Funding
Financed by
5. Role of each stakeholder
IRD,
Ouagadougou Unniversity
Academic research
Scientific detection,
characterization, and quantization
Farmers Unions
End user, applicant
BIOPROTECT
Maker and distributor
Role of each stakeholders
INERA
Agronomic research
Experimental field trials
with statistical validation
BIOPHYTECH,
Technological research
End product development
Intellectual property
ARFA
Popularization and training
IRD,
Ouagadougou Unniversity
Academic research
Scientific detection,
characterization, and quantization
Farmers Unions
End user, applicant
BIOPROTECT
Maker and distributor
Role of each stakeholders
INERA
Agronomic research
Experimental field trials
with statistical validation
BIOPHYTECH,
Technological research
End product development
Intellectual property
ARFA
Popularization and training
6. Project Goals
Improve the agronomic potential of
different organic amendments by
developing and disseminating
technique and practices that promote
the organic amendment enriched with
Trichoderma sp. enrichment.
Target group:
Vegetable farmers :1600
Famers Organisation: 10
NGO :10
Seller compagny of farm inputs : 5
Seller of farm inputs
Seller of farm inputs
8. Project results
• Result 1: Participatory statement of soil fertility
management in market gardenning systems
• Result 2: Production of different formulas and packaging of
Trichoderma enriched organic amendments
• Result 3: Agronomic tests of Trichoderma- enriched organic
amendments
• Result 4: Capacity building of producers master the
application of Trichoderma-enriched organic amendments
10. Some results achieved
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
Rdt T/ha
Oignon rendement T/ha T0 Oignon rendement T/ha T1
43.25
54.25
T0 T1
15,22% increase in yield and 22,45%
increase incomes farmers for onions
25,43% increase in yield and 27,8%
increase incomes farmers for tomatoes
30.17
34.115
T0 T1
13,1% increase in yield and 18,3%
increase incomes farmers for potatoes
11. Some results achieved
4 guided field tours of Farmers’ Fie
Schools
3 exchanges visits to other
producers
31 Farmers’ Field Schools
Nearly 200 farmers trained directly and indirectly 4000
5 rurals unities to produce and sale
compost enriched with Trichoderma
Videos on farmer innovation
14. Succes factor
• The consortium is constituted as an Interest Economic
Group. Members of the IEG meet regularly and persue the
same objectives. There are sufficiently strong personal
relations between the founding members (ARFA,
BIOPHYTECH, BIOPROTECT), allowing welding of the
peripheral actors.
• The consortium is coordinated by the private biocontrol
sector. The transferred technology is consistent with the
company's priorities and allows it greater sustainability
through improved credibility.
• The basic actors of the consortium already working together
before this PAEPARD program, the assistance provided
enabled more vigorous support (seed invetment) for the
achievement of the objectives of the EIG.
• The products proposed by the consortium meet the needs
of the farmers (fertilization, conservation of soil fertility, pest
control and crop diseases)
15. Lessons to learn
• For the consortium to work, it is necessary that all
actors pursue the same interests, if not some will
always lag behind.
• Grouping actors by sector
• Integrate public research structures through a
results-based contracting process (even service
delivery).
• Conduct regulary and frequently meetings with all
members of the consortium.
16. Thank you for your attention
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