BASIX is a microfinance institution in India that aims to promote sustainable livelihoods for rural communities. It provides integrated financial services and technical assistance. Over time, BASIX transitioned from receiving soft loans and grants to raising commercial equity and debt. It focuses on agri value chains by identifying subsectors, addressing bottlenecks through collaboration, and scaling interventions. BASIX works with farmers, producer organizations, enterprises and markets. It delivers services like credit, training, inputs, and market linkages. Major constraints include access to quality seeds, production issues, post-harvest losses, lack of market information, and processing challenges. BASIX collaborates with partners across the value chain.
1. Agrotourism involves tourists visiting working farms to experience agricultural activities and rural life firsthand.
2. Nepal has potential for agrotourism due to its diverse agroclimates, rich biodiversity, and natural beauty that attracts tourists.
3. Strategies to develop agrotourism in Nepal include expanding tourism products, improving marketing, developing aviation infrastructure, and improving livelihoods through tourism.
Value Chain Analysis of High value agricultural Commodities Asad Naseer
This document outlines the seminar presentation for Muhammad Asad Ur Rehman Naseer's PhD thesis on analyzing the value chains of selected high-value agricultural commodities in Pakistan. The presentation will [1] conduct value chain analyses of mangos, citrus, and milk, [2] identify high-potential value chains to increase trade and exports, and [3] suggest policy approaches to support farmers through intervention. Primary data will be collected through surveys of 240-300 farmers and 100-150 traders and processors in Multan, Sargodha, and Sahiwal. Quantitative techniques like price differentials, marketing efficiency measures, and propensity score matching will be used to analyze impacts on livelihoods, incomes
Syngenta AG is a Swiss-based global company that produces agrochemicals and seeds. As a biotechnology company, it conducts genomic research. It was formed in 2000 by the merger of Novartis Agribusiness and Zeneca Agrochemicals.
Headquarters: Basel, Switzerland
Revenue: 1,264 crores USD (2017)
CEO: J. Erik Fyrwald (1 Jun 2016–)
Parent organization: ChemChina
This presentation highlights the overview and subsidiaries of the agro and food processing sector in India & Gujarat. It details the major initiatives taken up by the government in terms of policies as well as infrastructure to promote industries and investments in the sector.
Presented at 2016 International Conference on Pulses for Health Nutrition and Sustainable Agriculture in Dry Lands.
The Conference is from April 18-20, 2016 in Marrakesh, Morocco, and being organized by ICARDA, INRA (Morocco) and IFAD in partnership with FAO, OCP Foundation and CRP Grain Legumes.
Better price realization by farmers and quality realization by end consumers with a small but significant change in the supply chain of the produce. The main role is of Farmer Producer Companies(FPC), which proves to be quite dependable for the corporate contractors too.
The document discusses Pakistan's national program for food security and a case study on enhancing productivity of small farmers. It notes that food security exists when people have access to enough safe and nutritious food. Agriculture plays an important role in Pakistan's economy and in addressing issues of unemployment, poverty and food security. However, average yields for major crops like wheat, rice and maize are below potential yields, contributing to food insecurity challenges for Pakistan. The case study project aims to enhance productivity of small farmers in 1012 villages.
BASIX is a microfinance institution in India that aims to promote sustainable livelihoods for rural communities. It provides integrated financial services and technical assistance. Over time, BASIX transitioned from receiving soft loans and grants to raising commercial equity and debt. It focuses on agri value chains by identifying subsectors, addressing bottlenecks through collaboration, and scaling interventions. BASIX works with farmers, producer organizations, enterprises and markets. It delivers services like credit, training, inputs, and market linkages. Major constraints include access to quality seeds, production issues, post-harvest losses, lack of market information, and processing challenges. BASIX collaborates with partners across the value chain.
1. Agrotourism involves tourists visiting working farms to experience agricultural activities and rural life firsthand.
2. Nepal has potential for agrotourism due to its diverse agroclimates, rich biodiversity, and natural beauty that attracts tourists.
3. Strategies to develop agrotourism in Nepal include expanding tourism products, improving marketing, developing aviation infrastructure, and improving livelihoods through tourism.
Value Chain Analysis of High value agricultural Commodities Asad Naseer
This document outlines the seminar presentation for Muhammad Asad Ur Rehman Naseer's PhD thesis on analyzing the value chains of selected high-value agricultural commodities in Pakistan. The presentation will [1] conduct value chain analyses of mangos, citrus, and milk, [2] identify high-potential value chains to increase trade and exports, and [3] suggest policy approaches to support farmers through intervention. Primary data will be collected through surveys of 240-300 farmers and 100-150 traders and processors in Multan, Sargodha, and Sahiwal. Quantitative techniques like price differentials, marketing efficiency measures, and propensity score matching will be used to analyze impacts on livelihoods, incomes
Syngenta AG is a Swiss-based global company that produces agrochemicals and seeds. As a biotechnology company, it conducts genomic research. It was formed in 2000 by the merger of Novartis Agribusiness and Zeneca Agrochemicals.
Headquarters: Basel, Switzerland
Revenue: 1,264 crores USD (2017)
CEO: J. Erik Fyrwald (1 Jun 2016–)
Parent organization: ChemChina
This presentation highlights the overview and subsidiaries of the agro and food processing sector in India & Gujarat. It details the major initiatives taken up by the government in terms of policies as well as infrastructure to promote industries and investments in the sector.
Presented at 2016 International Conference on Pulses for Health Nutrition and Sustainable Agriculture in Dry Lands.
The Conference is from April 18-20, 2016 in Marrakesh, Morocco, and being organized by ICARDA, INRA (Morocco) and IFAD in partnership with FAO, OCP Foundation and CRP Grain Legumes.
Better price realization by farmers and quality realization by end consumers with a small but significant change in the supply chain of the produce. The main role is of Farmer Producer Companies(FPC), which proves to be quite dependable for the corporate contractors too.
The document discusses Pakistan's national program for food security and a case study on enhancing productivity of small farmers. It notes that food security exists when people have access to enough safe and nutritious food. Agriculture plays an important role in Pakistan's economy and in addressing issues of unemployment, poverty and food security. However, average yields for major crops like wheat, rice and maize are below potential yields, contributing to food insecurity challenges for Pakistan. The case study project aims to enhance productivity of small farmers in 1012 villages.
How to Start Food Manufacturing Business. Agro Based Food Processing Industry...Ajjay Kumar Gupta
The term 'food processing' is mainly defined as a process of value addition to the agricultural or horticultural produce by various methods like grading, sorting and packaging. In other words, it is a technique of manufacturing and preserving food substances in an effective manner with a view to enhance their shelf life; improve quality as well as make them functionally more useful. It covers a wide spectrum of products from sub- sectors comprising agriculture, horticulture, plantation, animal husbandry and fisheries. It also includes other industries hat use agricultural inputs for manufacturing of edible products.
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1. Composite fish culture involves culturing multiple compatible fish species together in freshwater ponds or tanks. Common species include Indian major carps and exotic carps.
2. Proper pond management is required, including liming, fertilizing, and stocking fingerlings. Supplementary feeding is also provided.
3. Financial analysis of culturing fish in a 1 hectare pond over 5 years shows a net present worth of Rs. 435,382.50 and a benefit-cost ratio of 2.2, indicating the project would be financially viable.
Bananas are one of Uganda's most important food crops, providing food security and income to over 7 million people. This manual outlines best practices for establishing and managing banana plantations. It recommends preparing fields through slashing and plowing, planting in holes spaced 3m x 3m, and using clean, disease-free planting material from reliable sources. Proper management includes weed control, fertilizer application, sucker removal, and addressing pests and diseases. Following these practices can help reverse declining yields and ensure the sustainability of banana production in Uganda.
STATUS OF PULSES ECONOMY IN INDIA: A LONG TERM VISION FOR PROMOTION OF PULSES Dr. Avinash S Naik
This document discusses the pulses sector in India. It provides information on:
1) Classification and production shares of major pulses grown in India like pigeonpea, chickpea, mungbean.
2) India's status as the largest producer and consumer of pulses with increasing imports to meet demand.
3) Details on area, production and productivity of pulses in India and challenges in improving low yields.
4) Role of the dal mill industry in processing pulses and challenges around raw material availability.
Rice is a major industry and export in Pakistan. It is the 4th largest rice producer globally and rice exports earn 13% of Pakistan's foreign exchange. Punjab and Sindh are the top rice producing provinces. While production has increased in recent years, post-harvest losses remain high. The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor aims to boost trade and investment, including for the rice sector, by improving infrastructure connectivity between the countries. To further develop the rice industry, Pakistan needs strategies like increasing exports, expanding production capacity, improving quality control and attracting more foreign investment.
Opprtunities in agroprocessing sector in indiaHarish Deore
This document summarizes a presentation on opportunities in India's agro-processing sector. It notes that India is a major global producer of many agricultural commodities but that processing levels remain low compared to other countries. It identifies several challenges facing the sector, including low productivity, insufficient R&D, a lack of skilled human resources, and supply chain issues. However, it also outlines significant opportunities for growth given India's large domestic market and supportive government policies. The food processing sector could help address key issues around farmer incomes, waste reduction, and quality standards.
On 20 and 21 November, 2017, AfricaSeeds and the Food and Agriculture Organization gathered representatives from 12 African countries to validate their newly developed set of tools to improve seed operations, the Seed Operations Toolkit. The Toolkit Module 5.2 elaborates on Seed marketing principles.
Floating farm agriculture allows the growth of vegetables and fruits on floating structures in waterlogged areas for long periods. The approach employs beds of rotting vegetation that act as compost and float on water's surface, creating areas suitable for agriculture. Scientifically, it is referred to as hydroponics. With features like aquaculture, hydroponics, and photovoltaics, floating farms can produce food 365 days a year regardless of water scarcity or natural disasters, ensuring food security and benefiting agriculture and economic growth through job creation.
This document summarizes a research project analyzing the implications of shifting governance structures in the wheat value chain for food security in the Middle East and North Africa region. The project takes a global value chain approach, examining wheat trade and governance at the global, regional and country level through case studies of key countries. It finds that large transnational corporations play a dominant role in governing the global wheat chain, while governments still influence domestic segments. This complex governance system and other constraints pose vulnerabilities for food security in the MENA region.
Country Status Reports on Underutilized Crops by Baidya Nath Mahto, Nepalapaari
The document discusses the status of underutilized crops in Nepal such as finger millet, buckwheat, and barley. It notes that while these crops are well-adapted to marginal growing conditions, they remain under-researched and under-cultivated compared to major staple crops. The Nepal Agricultural Research Council is working to develop improved varieties, management practices, and post-harvest technologies to increase production and utilization of underutilized crops for food security and nutrition in Nepal.
This document provides information about Nourse Farms' blueberry production. It details that they grow June strawberries, brambles, blueberries, currants and gooseberries on their farm. For blueberries, they produce mostly pick-your-own and wholesale late in the season. The document then focuses on blueberry plant varieties, tissue culture plug plants, planting prescriptions including adjusting soil pH and using woodchips and sulfur, and different blueberry varieties categorized by ripening time.
Model behavior-ii-syngenta-case-study (2)Mark Bidwell
Syngenta, an agribusiness company, implemented a new strategy focused on developing integrated offers to meet the needs of farmers. The company reorganized into 8 crop-focused business units to better understand farmers' challenges. The Specialty Crops unit developed a new farmer-to-consumer business model linking growers, traders, and buyers. By addressing issues like upfront investment costs and ensuring premium prices, the model increased farmer productivity by 20% and harvest value by 30%, benefiting all parties. The new collaborative and farmer-centered approach transformed Syngenta's relationships with growers.
Tomato farming is the 2nd most widely practiced form of vegetable farming in India after potatoes. India is the 2nd largest tomato producer worldwide, producing 17 million tonnes in 2014-2015. However, tomato yields in India are low at 20 tons/hectare compared to the world average of 33 tons/hectare and China's average of 48 tons/hectare. Only 10-15% of Indian tomatoes are exported and just 1% of total production goes to food processing, much lower than China's 14%. An expert noted that Indian food processors currently cannot pay more than $0.50/kg for tomatoes.
This document discusses crop diversification, including its meaning and concept, drivers, approaches, and strategies. Crop diversification refers to shifting from dominance of one crop to growing a variety of crops to meet demands. It involves growing complementary crops for marketing, shifting to higher-value crops, and mixing crops with different environmental requirements. Drivers include changing consumer demand, climate change, and risks from weather and prices. Approaches include horizontal diversification by adding new crops and vertical diversification by adding value through processing. Strategies involve replacing low-yield crops, intercropping, growing export/nutritious crops, and mixing deep-rooted and fibrous-rooted plants.
This document discusses agricultural value chain finance. It defines an agricultural value chain and outlines factors that influence the competitiveness and success of value chain finance, including the end market, operating environment, cooperation among value chain partners, and support services like finance. It provides examples of different value chain business models and describes how to conduct an assessment of the value chain, participants, and points where financing is needed. Finally, it outlines various financial instruments that can be used and adapted for agricultural value chain finance.
Climate change is impacting global food security in several ways. Food prices are higher and more volatile due to factors like population growth, economic development, and the conversion of agricultural land to other uses. Climate change is altering crop patterns and increasing natural disasters, reducing food production and stockpiles. To address these challenges, governments need policies to strengthen food production and resilience to climate change, stabilize food prices, and improve food access and distribution, especially for vulnerable households. International cooperation is also required to support research, capacity building, and emergency food reserves.
Vertical farming is the practice of growing crops in stacked layers vertically rather than horizontally. It aims to address issues with traditional farming like lack of land space, environmental impacts from water usage and emissions, and challenges with year-round crop production. Vertical farms can be several stories tall and use both natural and artificial lighting, often LED lights powered by renewable energy. They seek to maximize land use for agriculture and provide locally grown food with less environmental impact.
The document discusses sustainable agriculture for food security in Oman. It notes that while food consumption is increasing in Oman, domestic food production only meets a portion of demand. To achieve food security, agricultural practices must be sustainable by considering human, environmental, and economic factors. Traditional Omani agricultural methods that incorporated indigenous knowledge helped ensure sustainability for thousands of years by preserving water, soil, biodiversity, and integrated farming systems. The document argues for a sustainable agricultural approach in Oman that focuses on the food-water-energy nexus, sustainable agro-ecosystems using traditional methods, and a reliable domestic food supply chain with community engagement.
1. This document summarizes a project in Uganda that aimed to improve small-scale cassava processing and integrate cassava production into related industries. The project established pilot processing sites, trained farmers in improved production and processing techniques, and facilitated marketing groups.
2. Key achievements included significantly reducing aflatoxin levels in cassava chips through better drying and processing methods. This allowed farmers to increase chip prices. Farmers were organized into groups for improved access to inputs, credits and markets.
3. While a cassava feed strategy was initially considered, a food strategy was ultimately adopted due to higher prices and demand. The project showed that with appropriate technologies, cassava has potential to improve livelihoods and contribute to
The study assessed the feasibility of setting up a gasifier and biogas plant in Ghana to produce bioenergy from cassava wastes, wood wastes, and other biomass. Laboratory analyses showed cassava peels, barks, wood shavings and sawdust, and wastewater from cassava processing were suitable feedstocks. The study evaluated technical and financial aspects of a general gasifier/biogas plant and a proposed pilot plant in Asueyi, Ghana. It found both options could be economically viable, with the gasifier plant having an internal rate of return of 17-21% and a payback period of 5-6 years. The study concluded producing bioenergy from cassava wastes could provide
How to Start Food Manufacturing Business. Agro Based Food Processing Industry...Ajjay Kumar Gupta
The term 'food processing' is mainly defined as a process of value addition to the agricultural or horticultural produce by various methods like grading, sorting and packaging. In other words, it is a technique of manufacturing and preserving food substances in an effective manner with a view to enhance their shelf life; improve quality as well as make them functionally more useful. It covers a wide spectrum of products from sub- sectors comprising agriculture, horticulture, plantation, animal husbandry and fisheries. It also includes other industries hat use agricultural inputs for manufacturing of edible products.
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New Delhi-110007, India.
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Tel: +91-11-23843955, 23845654, 23845886, 8800733955
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Food Processing Plant, Agriculture and Food Processing, Food Processing Business, How to Start Food Processing Unit in India, Food Business Ideas, Profitable Food Processing Business Ideas, Start Food Processing Unit, New Small Scale Ideas in Food Processing Industry, Food Processing Business List, Food Processing Industry Project Report, Small Scale Food Processing Projects, Food Processing Business at Small Scale, Food Processing Business Ideas in India, How to Start Food Processing Business, List of Most Profitable Food Processing Business Ideas, Starting Your Food Processing Business, Best and Profitable Food Processing Business in India, How to Start Food Business in India, Food Processing in India, Agro Based Food Processing Industry, How to Start Food Manufacturing Business, Most Profitable Food Processing Projects and Agro Based Business, Investment Opportunities in Food Processing Sector in India, Food Processing, Processed Foods and Vegetable, Food Processing and Technology, Food Processing Industry, Food Processing Factory, Indian Food Processing Industry, Agro & Food Processing, Production of Amla (Gooseberry) Powder, Production of Bitter Gourd (Karela) Powder, Production of Milk Powder (SMP, WMP and Dairy Whitener), Freeze Dried Vegetables, How to Start Pomegranate Farming, Production of Biscuits & Candy, Dragon Fruits Farming in India, Iodised Salt (Free Flowing) from Sea Water, How to Start Bakery Unit (Rusk & Cookies), Food Park in India, Investment Opportunity in Food Processing Industry, Processed Food Industry, Food Production Process, Food Processing Technology, Agro-Food Processing Industry, Agro and Food Processing, Food Processing Industry in India, Starting Food Processing Business, Projects for Small Scale Food Processing Industry, How to Start Manufacturing Processing Business, Agri-Business & Food Processing, Indian Processed Food Industry, Agricultural Business Plan
1. Composite fish culture involves culturing multiple compatible fish species together in freshwater ponds or tanks. Common species include Indian major carps and exotic carps.
2. Proper pond management is required, including liming, fertilizing, and stocking fingerlings. Supplementary feeding is also provided.
3. Financial analysis of culturing fish in a 1 hectare pond over 5 years shows a net present worth of Rs. 435,382.50 and a benefit-cost ratio of 2.2, indicating the project would be financially viable.
Bananas are one of Uganda's most important food crops, providing food security and income to over 7 million people. This manual outlines best practices for establishing and managing banana plantations. It recommends preparing fields through slashing and plowing, planting in holes spaced 3m x 3m, and using clean, disease-free planting material from reliable sources. Proper management includes weed control, fertilizer application, sucker removal, and addressing pests and diseases. Following these practices can help reverse declining yields and ensure the sustainability of banana production in Uganda.
STATUS OF PULSES ECONOMY IN INDIA: A LONG TERM VISION FOR PROMOTION OF PULSES Dr. Avinash S Naik
This document discusses the pulses sector in India. It provides information on:
1) Classification and production shares of major pulses grown in India like pigeonpea, chickpea, mungbean.
2) India's status as the largest producer and consumer of pulses with increasing imports to meet demand.
3) Details on area, production and productivity of pulses in India and challenges in improving low yields.
4) Role of the dal mill industry in processing pulses and challenges around raw material availability.
Rice is a major industry and export in Pakistan. It is the 4th largest rice producer globally and rice exports earn 13% of Pakistan's foreign exchange. Punjab and Sindh are the top rice producing provinces. While production has increased in recent years, post-harvest losses remain high. The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor aims to boost trade and investment, including for the rice sector, by improving infrastructure connectivity between the countries. To further develop the rice industry, Pakistan needs strategies like increasing exports, expanding production capacity, improving quality control and attracting more foreign investment.
Opprtunities in agroprocessing sector in indiaHarish Deore
This document summarizes a presentation on opportunities in India's agro-processing sector. It notes that India is a major global producer of many agricultural commodities but that processing levels remain low compared to other countries. It identifies several challenges facing the sector, including low productivity, insufficient R&D, a lack of skilled human resources, and supply chain issues. However, it also outlines significant opportunities for growth given India's large domestic market and supportive government policies. The food processing sector could help address key issues around farmer incomes, waste reduction, and quality standards.
On 20 and 21 November, 2017, AfricaSeeds and the Food and Agriculture Organization gathered representatives from 12 African countries to validate their newly developed set of tools to improve seed operations, the Seed Operations Toolkit. The Toolkit Module 5.2 elaborates on Seed marketing principles.
Floating farm agriculture allows the growth of vegetables and fruits on floating structures in waterlogged areas for long periods. The approach employs beds of rotting vegetation that act as compost and float on water's surface, creating areas suitable for agriculture. Scientifically, it is referred to as hydroponics. With features like aquaculture, hydroponics, and photovoltaics, floating farms can produce food 365 days a year regardless of water scarcity or natural disasters, ensuring food security and benefiting agriculture and economic growth through job creation.
This document summarizes a research project analyzing the implications of shifting governance structures in the wheat value chain for food security in the Middle East and North Africa region. The project takes a global value chain approach, examining wheat trade and governance at the global, regional and country level through case studies of key countries. It finds that large transnational corporations play a dominant role in governing the global wheat chain, while governments still influence domestic segments. This complex governance system and other constraints pose vulnerabilities for food security in the MENA region.
Country Status Reports on Underutilized Crops by Baidya Nath Mahto, Nepalapaari
The document discusses the status of underutilized crops in Nepal such as finger millet, buckwheat, and barley. It notes that while these crops are well-adapted to marginal growing conditions, they remain under-researched and under-cultivated compared to major staple crops. The Nepal Agricultural Research Council is working to develop improved varieties, management practices, and post-harvest technologies to increase production and utilization of underutilized crops for food security and nutrition in Nepal.
This document provides information about Nourse Farms' blueberry production. It details that they grow June strawberries, brambles, blueberries, currants and gooseberries on their farm. For blueberries, they produce mostly pick-your-own and wholesale late in the season. The document then focuses on blueberry plant varieties, tissue culture plug plants, planting prescriptions including adjusting soil pH and using woodchips and sulfur, and different blueberry varieties categorized by ripening time.
Model behavior-ii-syngenta-case-study (2)Mark Bidwell
Syngenta, an agribusiness company, implemented a new strategy focused on developing integrated offers to meet the needs of farmers. The company reorganized into 8 crop-focused business units to better understand farmers' challenges. The Specialty Crops unit developed a new farmer-to-consumer business model linking growers, traders, and buyers. By addressing issues like upfront investment costs and ensuring premium prices, the model increased farmer productivity by 20% and harvest value by 30%, benefiting all parties. The new collaborative and farmer-centered approach transformed Syngenta's relationships with growers.
Tomato farming is the 2nd most widely practiced form of vegetable farming in India after potatoes. India is the 2nd largest tomato producer worldwide, producing 17 million tonnes in 2014-2015. However, tomato yields in India are low at 20 tons/hectare compared to the world average of 33 tons/hectare and China's average of 48 tons/hectare. Only 10-15% of Indian tomatoes are exported and just 1% of total production goes to food processing, much lower than China's 14%. An expert noted that Indian food processors currently cannot pay more than $0.50/kg for tomatoes.
This document discusses crop diversification, including its meaning and concept, drivers, approaches, and strategies. Crop diversification refers to shifting from dominance of one crop to growing a variety of crops to meet demands. It involves growing complementary crops for marketing, shifting to higher-value crops, and mixing crops with different environmental requirements. Drivers include changing consumer demand, climate change, and risks from weather and prices. Approaches include horizontal diversification by adding new crops and vertical diversification by adding value through processing. Strategies involve replacing low-yield crops, intercropping, growing export/nutritious crops, and mixing deep-rooted and fibrous-rooted plants.
This document discusses agricultural value chain finance. It defines an agricultural value chain and outlines factors that influence the competitiveness and success of value chain finance, including the end market, operating environment, cooperation among value chain partners, and support services like finance. It provides examples of different value chain business models and describes how to conduct an assessment of the value chain, participants, and points where financing is needed. Finally, it outlines various financial instruments that can be used and adapted for agricultural value chain finance.
Climate change is impacting global food security in several ways. Food prices are higher and more volatile due to factors like population growth, economic development, and the conversion of agricultural land to other uses. Climate change is altering crop patterns and increasing natural disasters, reducing food production and stockpiles. To address these challenges, governments need policies to strengthen food production and resilience to climate change, stabilize food prices, and improve food access and distribution, especially for vulnerable households. International cooperation is also required to support research, capacity building, and emergency food reserves.
Vertical farming is the practice of growing crops in stacked layers vertically rather than horizontally. It aims to address issues with traditional farming like lack of land space, environmental impacts from water usage and emissions, and challenges with year-round crop production. Vertical farms can be several stories tall and use both natural and artificial lighting, often LED lights powered by renewable energy. They seek to maximize land use for agriculture and provide locally grown food with less environmental impact.
The document discusses sustainable agriculture for food security in Oman. It notes that while food consumption is increasing in Oman, domestic food production only meets a portion of demand. To achieve food security, agricultural practices must be sustainable by considering human, environmental, and economic factors. Traditional Omani agricultural methods that incorporated indigenous knowledge helped ensure sustainability for thousands of years by preserving water, soil, biodiversity, and integrated farming systems. The document argues for a sustainable agricultural approach in Oman that focuses on the food-water-energy nexus, sustainable agro-ecosystems using traditional methods, and a reliable domestic food supply chain with community engagement.
1. This document summarizes a project in Uganda that aimed to improve small-scale cassava processing and integrate cassava production into related industries. The project established pilot processing sites, trained farmers in improved production and processing techniques, and facilitated marketing groups.
2. Key achievements included significantly reducing aflatoxin levels in cassava chips through better drying and processing methods. This allowed farmers to increase chip prices. Farmers were organized into groups for improved access to inputs, credits and markets.
3. While a cassava feed strategy was initially considered, a food strategy was ultimately adopted due to higher prices and demand. The project showed that with appropriate technologies, cassava has potential to improve livelihoods and contribute to
The study assessed the feasibility of setting up a gasifier and biogas plant in Ghana to produce bioenergy from cassava wastes, wood wastes, and other biomass. Laboratory analyses showed cassava peels, barks, wood shavings and sawdust, and wastewater from cassava processing were suitable feedstocks. The study evaluated technical and financial aspects of a general gasifier/biogas plant and a proposed pilot plant in Asueyi, Ghana. It found both options could be economically viable, with the gasifier plant having an internal rate of return of 17-21% and a payback period of 5-6 years. The study concluded producing bioenergy from cassava wastes could provide
World: Cassava - Market Report. Analysis And Forecast To 2020IndexBox Marketing
IndexBox Marketing has just published its report: "World: Cassava - Market Report. Analysis And Forecast To 2020". The report provides an in-depth analysis of the global cassava market. It presents the latest data of the market value, consumption, domestic production, exports and imports, price dynamics and food balance. The report shows the sales data, allowing you to identify the key drivers and restraints. You can find here a strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market. Forecasts illustrate how the market will be transformed in the medium term. Profiles of the leading producers are also included.
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Developing a clean seed delivery system for cassava and sweetpotato in KenyaILRI
Presented by Ruth Amata (Kenya Agricultural Research Institute) at the First Bio-Innovate Regional Scientific Conference, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 25-27 February 2013
This document summarizes a study assessing IITA's participation in cassava processing activities in Nigeria. The study collected data from 952 households and 143 processors in 74 villages across 14 states. It finds that while gari remains the most popular cassava product, villages with IITA interventions saw greater adoption of improved cassava varieties and processing technologies like odorless fufu and HQCF. The study aims to analyze the impact of IITA's cassava research and development activities on households, businesses, and the broader sector using descriptive statistics, econometric models, and by comparing intervention and non-intervention sites. Future work will explore complementarities between new varieties and processing and conduct production cost analyses.
Innovative processing of cassava peels to livestock feedsILRI
Cassava processing in Africa generates about 40 million tons of waste peels annually. A new technology was developed to process the peels into livestock feed through grating, pressing, toasting, drying, sieving and regrinding. Laboratory analysis found the processed peels to be high in protein and energy at low levels of toxicity. Products were evaluated with industry partners in poultry, cattle and pig feeding where they boosted livestock production. The technology dissemination created new jobs and incomes while providing a more environmentally friendly use of the waste peels. Several companies and organizations have now adopted the processing technology.
This document summarizes CIAT's contributions to eco-efficient agriculture for the poor in Asia. It discusses CIAT's work improving cassava production, developing forage and livestock systems, and linking farmers to markets in countries across Asia. It outlines partnerships with organizations like ICRISAT, CIP, and various national agricultural research institutions in Asia. The document also discusses using spatial analysis to understand how climate change may impact crop suitability and developing new areas of work on issues like zoonotic diseases.
Status of Cassava Genetic Transformation at CIAT. CIAT
The document summarizes the status of genetic transformation research on cassava at the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT). It describes how CIAT scientists have used Agrobacterium tumefaciens to transfer genes into cassava plants since the 1990s, generating lines with traits like herbicide tolerance and disease resistance. Over the past decade, transformation efficiency has improved significantly due to advances in techniques like using friable embryogenic callus. Current research focuses on developing cassava varieties with increased carotenoid levels, virus resistance, and the ability to produce haploid plants.
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This is a short talk that I gave at the Banff International Research Station workshop on Modeling and Theory in Population Biology. The idea is to try to understand how the burden of natural selection relates to the amount of information that selection puts into the genome.
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The cost of information acquisition by natural selection
Ryan Seamus McGee, Olivia Kosterlitz, Artem Kaznatcheev, Benjamin Kerr, Carl T. Bergstrom
bioRxiv 2022.07.02.498577; doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2022.07.02.498577
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Disclaimer: No one is perfect, so please mind that there might be mistakes and typos.
dtubbenhauer@gmail.com
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Follow up the increasing of cassava supply in China
1. FOLLOW UP
THE INCRESSING OF CASSAVA SUPPLY
IN CHINA
The enabling environment of cassava processing technology
Aug 25 ,2016 , Cali, Columbia
Liang Guo Tao
3. CASSAVA STATUS IN CHINA
• History: origin from Latin America, only 60 years spreading planting in South China
• Plantation
-- Region: Guangxi, Guangdong, Yunnan, Hainan province
• Position in Chinese Agriculture
No. 6 th crops in China
One important crop as Non-food green resource encouraged by Chinese government
China is the main cassava products buyer in the world:
2015 imported: 9.25 million tons cassava chips, 1.8 million tons cassava starch
(=30 million tons fresh roots)
The actual market volume in China until 2020:
20 Million MT cassava chips (For feed & fuel)
3.5 million MT cassava starch / flour (for industry & food )
(=64 million tons fresh roots)
12. Basic research
• Cassava research department
CATAS: Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences
SIBC: Shanghai Cassava Bio-Tech Center
GSCRI: Guangxi Subtropical Crops Research Institute
• Chinese Cassava Industrialization Scientists System
One Cassava Scientists Team
3 research center
9 breeding station
13. Chinese Cassava Genomics Consortium
Cassava Genome
Sequencing
Cassava Metabolic
Pathways
Cassava Mutant
Libraries and
Functional Test
Molecular Breeding
International cassava genome sequencing
Genetic map/physical map/biodiversity
Regulatory network of major metabolic pathways
Genome expression analysis
Proteomics and metabolomics
Construction and application of T-DNA library
Construction and application of EMS-Tilling
Transgenic cassava with new germplasm
Molecular markers and MAS
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14. Achievements
Variety Yield (t/ha) Remark
SC10 45 broadly adaptable
SC9 30 for food
SC8 45 fast maturating
SC7 45 with high protein in leaves
SC6 45 anti-wind
SC5 60 broadly adaptable
SC8013 40 broadly adaptable
SC8002 40 broadly adaptable
SC124 45 broadly adaptable
Improved Cassava Varieties
15. South China 5
• Selected from hybrid of ZM8625×SC8013
• Average yield 30-45 t/ha
• Starch content 30%~32%
• Maturation time 8-12 months after planting
Applied in 60% of Chinese cassava area
16. New Improvement
• Planting Area Expanding plan
-- New varieties in cold area, develop the planting area from
South provinces to Central provinces
-- New varieties fit for drought land.
• Specialized products plan
-- High yield and starch content for bio-fuel industry
-- High protein content for food industry
-- Natural modified varieties for bio-chemistry industry.
25. THE WORLD TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATIONS
OF CASSAVA INDUSTRY HELPS ON BUILDING
CASSAVA SUPPLY CHAIN
26. OVERVIEW OF CASSAVA PRODUCTION VALUE CHAIN
Starch milk Commercial Starch
Cassava roots
Modified Starch
Sweeteners
Ethanol
High quality cassava flour
Commercial fresh roots for food
Commercial Dry chips
Wet Milling
Sorbitol/Mannito
/Organic acid
(Citric acid Lactic acid)
27. TYPICAL FOOD GRADE FRESH CASSAVA PRODUCTION
• Simple cleaning and fresh-keeping treatment;
• Quick frozen or Canning product;
28. CASSAVA CHIPS PRODUCTION
• Mechanized chopping, solar drying (Thailand);
• Manually peeling, slicing and solar drying (Africa);
• Manually peeling, cutting and solar drying (Vietnam, Combodia etc. );
• Mechanized slicing, natural ventilation drying (Clayuca demostration);
• Mechanized slicing and ventilation drying, thermal drying (China);
29. TRENDS OF CASSAVA DRY PROCESS
Challenges :
• Requirement of large scale drying process during post harvest season
• Lack of labour resource
• Environment, Sanitation and Quality control
• Cost increasing
The world largest cassava
chips destination port: Fang
Chenggang, Lianyungang,
Qinghuangdao etc. started
to control cassava chips
unloading.
Solution: Clean process by wet milling
1. Fresh roots cleaning Milling Dewatering
Flash drying packing (by 500~1000kg bag)
2. Fresh roots cleaning Milling Dewatering
Pelletizing Drying by bundle dryer Large bag packing or bulk storage
33. Referenced page-01
From Liang
The paper:
“ Comparative experiment for
Evaluation of Cassava Milling technology “
Test site : Mingyang Group,
Guangxi, China, cassava work shop.
Period: 2005. 10.25~ 2005.12 16
Description:
There are two cassava wet
milling line in Mingyang factory,
use same technology, with each
600tons fresh roots per day ,
replace one of milling group from
hammer mill to rasper, compare
work efficiency of two production
line.
Research purpose:
Customize reasonable cassava
process technology for different
project.
Item Project Line 1 Line 2
1 Specification of milling
group
04 sets of DSJC45II hammer
mill, 315kw
Mill 600 t/d cassava
01 CSJ-40 cutting machine + 02
sets of IR82/300 rasper,231kw
Mill 600~750 t/d cassava
2 Cost of equipment $50,000USD $100,000USD
3 Evaluation of
operational difficulty
Easy
Few maintenance
Relatively complicated:
1) Strictly control the quality of
fresh roots, prevent metals, stone
or hard stick/roots enter into
rasper.
2) Need to replace damaged
blade timely.
4 Milling efficiency (the
starch dissociation
ration)
In average:
90%
In average:
91.5%
5 Consumption Power: 65kwh/ton of starch Power: 45kwh/ton of starch
Main spare parts: 150~250 pcs
blades per day
Conclusion of
Contrastive analysis
Easy to keep stable running
Lower efficiency
Strictly control the quality of raw
material from procurement stage
to Washing and cleaning stage.
Need to carefully operate and
maintain so that to keep stable
running and higher efficiency.
34. THE DEVELOPMENT OF CASSAVA FOR FOOD
• Nigeria: Government supported F20 policy
• Uganda: International fund (Bill and Melinda Gates and Warren Buffett, DFID etc.)
supported Cassava food value Chain development
In Africa
In Asia
• Indonesia, China: Increasing of cassava starch for food industry: instant noodle, biscuits, bakeries.
(increased more than 1 million tons / year during past 03 years. )
• China: started learning bring cassava food to dinning table.
• Central and South American countries: Clean process on food grade cassava flour improved food
sanitation situation;
• Brazil: The largest cassava flour producer in the world, 3.5 million tons / year
New modification technology in cassava flour production increased the cassava food industry
In South America
35. Referenced page-02-1
From Mr. Antonio D. Fadel,
Casa Maní , CEO,
The paper:
“Global Trends &
Opportunities for starches in
Free – From Foods Market”
January 2016
CASSAVA FOOD IN BRAZIL
36. Casa Maní products
New Concept of Cassava Flour
Referenced page-02-2
From Mr. Antonio D. Fadel,
Casa Maní , CEO,
The paper:
“Global Trends &
Opportunities for starches in
Free – From Foods Market”
January 2016
37. 37
Building the HQCF Value Chain in Nigeria
Currently six industrial bakers and 30
Master bakers have achieved 20% cassava
bread
Recently, one company has achieved 40%
using gluten-like additives
Training and empowerment of 5,000
bakers, six per Local Government area on
production of 20% cassava flour.
Expansion of HQCF production capacity
from <200MT/day to >3,000MT of HQCF
per day; includes purchase of 18 large
HQCF plants from China (CHMC).
Social market of cassava bread for nation-
wide acceptance.
A Cassava bread development fund of
US$60M was established to support the
aforementioned activities.
Launching of a commercial 20% cassava bread by an industrial baker
Training of Master bakers across the country
Referenced page-03
From Dr. Martin Fregene
The paper:
“A Cassava Transformation in
Nigeria”
38. How AgriTT facilitate Cassava industrialization in Uganda
4. Production of value
added products
5. Commercialization
3. Demonstration of
plantation
2. Basic research
cooperation
AgriTT
Input
1. Technical exchange
and training
Referenced page -04
From Liang
The paper:
“Report of AgriTT Scope Mission Trip for
Investigating Cassava Value Chain in Uganda ”
39. CONCEPT OF REGIONAL CASSAVA VALUE CHAIN- First phase
Investment & Management Firm
10 of satellite 500~1000ha. cassava farm +20TPD flour / starch factory
100T/D glucose syrup factory
Related farms
30,000T/a HQCF
30,000T/a Glucose syrup
30,000T/a starch supply to
Glucose plant
41. HI TECH IN VALUE ADDED CASSAVA PRODUCTION
• Starch modification:
Chemical / Mechanical /Biological process
• Starch Biotechnological engineering:
Starch hydrolysates and fermented products
42. Cassava and Starch Technology Research Unit
Tapioca starch
Modified starch
Household
Bakery
Noodle
Snack
Tapioca pearl
(Sago)
Pregelatinized starch
Acid thinned starch
Dextrinized starch
Oxidized starch
Crosslinked starch
Di-starch phosphate
Di-starch adipate
Starch ether
Hydroxyalkyl/Cationic starch
Starch ester
Acetylated starch
Phosphate monoester starch
Native starch
Lesson learned from Thai cassava industry Sriroth, K.
Starch hydrolysate
Maltodextrin
Sweeteners
Glucose, Dextrose
Fructose
Sorbitol/Mannitol
MSG/Lysine
Organic acid
Citric acid
Lactic acid
Alcohols
Ethanol
Referenced page -05-1
From professor Klanarong Sriroth
The paper
“Lessons learned from the
development of processing systems
and markets for Thai cassava”
43. Cassava and Starch Technology Research Unit
Modification, functionalities and uses of some commercial cassava products
Modification
Function
Application
Native starch
Lesson learned from Thai cassava industry Sriroth, K.
Referenced page -05-2
From professor Klanarong Sriroth
The paper
“Lessons learned from the
development of processing systems
and markets for Thai cassava”
44. Industrial
applications
Noodles
Sauces
Cassava and Starch Technology Research Unit
Lesson learned from Thai cassava industry Sriroth, K.
Uses of modified cassava starches in food and non-food applications
Cosmetics
Referenced page -05-3
From professor Klanarong Sriroth
The paper
“Lessons learned from the
development of processing systems
and markets for Thai cassava”
45. - Maltodextrin
- Sweeteners & derivatives
Maltose / glucose syrup
fructose syrup
sugar alcohol : sorbitol, mannitol
- MSG / Lysine
- Acid: Citric Acid, lactic acid
- Alcohols: ethanol
Starch hydrolysates and fermented products
Cassava and Starch Technology Research Unit
Lesson learned from Thai cassava industry Sriroth, K.
Referenced page -05-4
From professor Klanarong Sriroth
The paper
“Lessons learned from the
development of processing systems
and markets for Thai cassava”