Food and Nutrition Security in Africa seminar in Helsinki 16 June 2014, Strengthening Capacity for Diagnosis and Management of Soil Micronutrient Deficiencies in Sub-Saharan Africa for Improved Plant, Animal and Human Nutrition, Mercy Nyambura, ICRAF
The Global Futures and Strategic Foresight (GFSF) team met in Rome from May 25-28, 2015 to review progress towards current work plans, discuss model improvements and technical parameters, and consider possible contributions by the GFSF program to the CRP Phase II planning process. All 15 CGIAR Centers were represented at the meeting.
Sharing open data and capacity development experiences from RCMRDGODAN Secretariat
Earth observation data plays a critical role in building resilience to climate change as well as reporting on sustainable development goals (SDG’s). There are new opportunities to use open data in earth observation such as Landsat and the Sentinel data. Modern day farming relies on weather information in order to plan ahead of extreme weather conditions such as drought and floods. In addition, there is need to invest in hydromet services to build resilience to climate change and help citizens with accurate weather forecasts.
In this webinar, Dr Kenneth Mubea (the Capacity Development Lead) at the Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD) shares some of the experiences and projects that RCMRD are involved in various open data initiatives in Agriculture. RCMRD’s mission is to promote sustainable development using earth observation and thus SDG’s. RCMRD is an inter-governmental organization established in 1975 (Nairobi, Kenya) and currently has 20 Contracting Member States in the Eastern and Southern Africa Regions.
Extrapolation suitability for improved vegetable technologies in Babati Distr...africa-rising
Presented by Francis Muthoni, Justus Ochieng, Jean-Marc Delore, Phillipo J. Lukumay, and Inviolata Dominic at the Power on Your Plate Summit, Arusha, Tanzania, 25-28 January 2021.
Basuti Bolo Gerty Mathangwane completed her Master's degree in Information Systems at BIUST, becoming the first post-graduate student to do so. Her research developed a geospatial information model to evaluate land quality for rain-fed farming in Botswana. The model identified land parcels suitable for growing sorghum, a staple crop, and found that only 18% of suitable land was currently being used for sorghum farming. This suggests that improved land evaluation could increase agricultural production and help reduce poverty and food imports in Botswana. Mathangwane hopes to continue her research with a PhD focusing on precision farming using drones.
This document summarizes a presentation on conducting on-farm trials at scale using crowdsourcing. It discusses the benefits and challenges of traditional on-farm trials, and proposes a solution using digital platforms and farmer participation. Farmers would receive random combinations of varieties to test on their own farms and provide rankings. Data would be collected and analyzed to provide feedback to farmers. The approach aims to increase representation while reducing costs compared to traditional on-farm trials. It outlines 10 steps for implementation, including defining varieties, designing projects, recruiting farmers, preparing packages, data collection, analysis and discussion.
All Presentation Slides
COUNTRY WORKSHOP
The Knowledge Lab on Climate Resilient Food Systems: An analytical support facility to achieve the SDGs
Co-Organized by IFPRI and AGRA
FEB 7, 2019 - 08:30 AM TO 05:55 PM EAT
Food and Nutrition Security in Africa seminar in Helsinki 16 June 2014, Strengthening Capacity for Diagnosis and Management of Soil Micronutrient Deficiencies in Sub-Saharan Africa for Improved Plant, Animal and Human Nutrition, Mercy Nyambura, ICRAF
The Global Futures and Strategic Foresight (GFSF) team met in Rome from May 25-28, 2015 to review progress towards current work plans, discuss model improvements and technical parameters, and consider possible contributions by the GFSF program to the CRP Phase II planning process. All 15 CGIAR Centers were represented at the meeting.
Sharing open data and capacity development experiences from RCMRDGODAN Secretariat
Earth observation data plays a critical role in building resilience to climate change as well as reporting on sustainable development goals (SDG’s). There are new opportunities to use open data in earth observation such as Landsat and the Sentinel data. Modern day farming relies on weather information in order to plan ahead of extreme weather conditions such as drought and floods. In addition, there is need to invest in hydromet services to build resilience to climate change and help citizens with accurate weather forecasts.
In this webinar, Dr Kenneth Mubea (the Capacity Development Lead) at the Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD) shares some of the experiences and projects that RCMRD are involved in various open data initiatives in Agriculture. RCMRD’s mission is to promote sustainable development using earth observation and thus SDG’s. RCMRD is an inter-governmental organization established in 1975 (Nairobi, Kenya) and currently has 20 Contracting Member States in the Eastern and Southern Africa Regions.
Extrapolation suitability for improved vegetable technologies in Babati Distr...africa-rising
Presented by Francis Muthoni, Justus Ochieng, Jean-Marc Delore, Phillipo J. Lukumay, and Inviolata Dominic at the Power on Your Plate Summit, Arusha, Tanzania, 25-28 January 2021.
Basuti Bolo Gerty Mathangwane completed her Master's degree in Information Systems at BIUST, becoming the first post-graduate student to do so. Her research developed a geospatial information model to evaluate land quality for rain-fed farming in Botswana. The model identified land parcels suitable for growing sorghum, a staple crop, and found that only 18% of suitable land was currently being used for sorghum farming. This suggests that improved land evaluation could increase agricultural production and help reduce poverty and food imports in Botswana. Mathangwane hopes to continue her research with a PhD focusing on precision farming using drones.
This document summarizes a presentation on conducting on-farm trials at scale using crowdsourcing. It discusses the benefits and challenges of traditional on-farm trials, and proposes a solution using digital platforms and farmer participation. Farmers would receive random combinations of varieties to test on their own farms and provide rankings. Data would be collected and analyzed to provide feedback to farmers. The approach aims to increase representation while reducing costs compared to traditional on-farm trials. It outlines 10 steps for implementation, including defining varieties, designing projects, recruiting farmers, preparing packages, data collection, analysis and discussion.
All Presentation Slides
COUNTRY WORKSHOP
The Knowledge Lab on Climate Resilient Food Systems: An analytical support facility to achieve the SDGs
Co-Organized by IFPRI and AGRA
FEB 7, 2019 - 08:30 AM TO 05:55 PM EAT
Targeting inputs in appropriate landscapes and farming systemsafrica-rising
This document summarizes a study that validated fertilizer recommendations for farmers across landscapes in Ethiopia. Researchers characterized districts by predicted crop response and classified them into response zones. Field experiments were conducted on 648 plots with 216 farmers in 3 regions, testing fertilizer treatments on tef, wheat, and maize. The decision guide predicted responses accurately for 63-78% of footslope, midslope, and hillslope plots. Results showed yield benefits varied by landscape position and introducing zinc and lime could further improve crop response to fertilizer. Plans for 2019 include quantifying yield differences by landscape and introducing lime effects.
This document discusses the application of ecogeography in plant genetic resources. It defines ecogeography as the study of the adaptive scenario of an individual, population or species through analysis of biotic and abiotic factors that affect survival. It describes how geographical information systems (GIS) can be used to characterize plant collecting sites based on ecogeographical variables and identify potential applications of GIS in plant genetic resources, such as optimized germplasm collecting and identification of suitable areas for conservation. Finally, it lists activities that can be performed using GIS, such as determining the representativeness of ex-situ collections and identifying areas with high phenotypic or genotypic diversity.
Two major impact assessments were carried out during 2018.Chickpea research and development in Ethiopia, and Early maturing chickpea improved cultivars in Myanmar. The data collection template was revised to make the web forms more detailed and objective, which eventually resulted in better engagement and ownership. Currently the data for PMIs are captured on an annual basis. This could be made near real-time/more frequent to have better access and to ease the burden of year-end reporting for researchers.
This document outlines Indonesia's National Strategy for Agroforestry Research (NSAR) over the next two decades. It discusses how agroforestry has long been practiced in Indonesia but is not yet a major part of forestry policy. The NSAR was developed through a multi-step process between 2011-2013. The vision is for agroforestry to be widely adopted by communities to meet food, shelter, energy and environmental needs. Four priority research themes are identified: smallholder production systems and markets; community forest management; climate change adaptation; and environmental services. The strategy calls for partnership-based research, capacity building, and dissemination of results to achieve impacts like improved livelihoods and efficient agroforestry
The Eastern Africa sub-region is highly vulnerable to climate change impacts according to a presentation by ASARECA Program Manager Hezron Mogaka. Some key points are:
- The region has experienced increasing droughts, water scarcity issues, loss of vegetation and forest cover, declining crop yields, and receding glaciers like on Mt. Kilimanjaro.
- ASARECA has worked to promote climate-smart agriculture through initiatives like improved water management, crop-livestock integration, conservation agriculture, and disseminating climate information.
- Success factors include using innovation platforms, capacity building, market-driven approaches, and opportunities for regional cooperation and integration to fast-track adoption of climate-smart solutions
Water, land and soil management strategies to intensify cereal-legume farming...africa-rising
Poster prepared by Fred Kizito, Davie Kadyampakeni, Asamoah Larbi, Eliasu Salifu and Abdul Rahman Nurudeen for the AfrIca RISING West Africa Review and Planning Meeting, Accra, 30 March–1 April 2016
This newsletter provides summaries of two workshops focused on water resource management and long-term natural resource management in Africa. Over 30 African countries were represented at the water resource workshop in Nigeria, and 44 experts from 28 African and 7 European countries attended the natural resource workshop in Egypt. Both workshops aimed to discuss draft chapters for the GMES and Africa Action Plan. Working groups at each workshop provided recommendations around monitoring, data sharing, and building African capacity. A consolidation workshop is planned for October in South Africa to finalize operational recommendations for the action plan.
Digital Agriculture | Data for Research and DecisionHelen Thompson
The document summarizes the Centre for eResearch and Digital Innovation (CeRDI) at Federation University Australia. CeRDI, which has around 30 multidisciplinary staff, develops tools and portals to integrate data from various sources and facilitate collaborative research. Some key capabilities mentioned include developing spatial data portals for issues like agriculture, natural resource management, and groundwater. CeRDI also works on international data standards and has collaborated on projects relating to soil data, farm trials, climate change, and more. The document promotes collaborating with CeRDI to take advantage of its eResearch capabilities.
The document discusses the challenges facing dryland agricultural systems and the CGIAR Research Program on Dryland Systems. It outlines the integrated approach of improving soil, water, and crop management. It then summarizes the objectives and structure of the CRP on Dryland Systems to improve food security and livelihoods through sustainable intensification. Key points include targeting the most vulnerable dryland regions, establishing action sites, developing regional plans, and engaging partners to implement the research program.
EcoHealth in action in Southeast Asia: Results and experiences from six trans...ILRI
Presentation by Jeff Gilbert, Fred Unger, Rainer Assé, Korapin Tohtubtian, Lucy Lapar, Hung Nguyen-Viet, Delia Grace and Purvi Mehta at the First African Regional Conference of the International Association on Ecology and Health (Africa 2013 Ecohealth), Grand Bassam , Côte d'Ivoire, 1-5 October 2013.
Presented by Vara Prasad [Sustainable Intensification Innovation Lab - Kansas State University] about the SIIL approach to sustainable intensification in appropriate scale mechanization consortium (ASMC). This poster was presented on 5 - 8 February 2019 at the Africa RISING Program Learning Event.
The Brussels Development Briefing n. 59 on “Agroecology for Sustainable Food Systems” organised by CTA, the European Commission/EuropeAid, the ACP Secretariat, CONCORD and IPES-FOOD was held on Wednesday 15 January 2020 (9h00-13h00) at the ACP Secretariat, Avenue Georges Henri 451, 1200 Brussels.
The briefing brought various perspectives and experiences on agroecological systems to support agricultural transformation. Experts presented trends and prospects for agroecological approaches and what it implies for the future of the food systems. Successes and innovative models in agroecology in different parts of the world and the lessons learned for upscaling them were also discussed.
The document discusses Dryland Systems staffing and research methods testing at ICRISAT in West Africa. It outlines that the Dryland Systems team is composed of 9+ scientists from ICRISAT and partner institutions covering two action transects. It also describes testing of methods for biomass assessments, household surveys, and options for intensification pathways that were conducted in 2012 to establish baselines and protocols for the Dryland Systems research.
This presentation was given on 25 June 2019 by Karis Tenneson (Spatial Informatics Group, LLC, SIG) for the CCAFS and USAID webinar Making trees count: MRV for agroforestry under UNFCCC. See the introductory presentation for more detail: Agroforestry for livelihoods and climate.
1) The Pan African Materials Institute (PAMI) was launched in November 2015 at the African University of Science and Technology in Abuja, Nigeria. PAMI uses an interdisciplinary approach to materials science research and training.
2) As of 2015, PAMI had 9 PhD students and 9 MSc students enrolled and had graduated 7 PhDs and 21 MSc students. PAMI also held a conference in 2015 that provided training to 147 people from industry, government, and academia.
3) PAMI focuses its research efforts through three focused research groups (FRGs) in areas of biomaterials, multi-functional materials, and energy/environment materials to advance training and research and motivate industry partnerships in areas like
Opportunities for sub-regional collaborationFARAInfo
ASARECA is an association of 11 agricultural research institutions in Eastern and Central Africa established in 1994. It aims to enhance regional collective action in agricultural research, extension, and education to promote economic growth and reduce poverty and hunger. Key opportunities for collaboration include identifying cross-border priorities, developing joint strategies, coordinating responses to emergencies, harmonizing policies to facilitate trade, sharing knowledge and innovations, and building capacity through centers of excellence. Examples of successful collaborative projects include the development and distribution of drought-tolerant maize varieties and the increased productivity of onion and potato crops through the sharing of germplasm and best practices.
The Institute of Resource Assessment at the University of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania has received a grant from the Rockefeller Foundation to build capacity for adapting agriculture to climate change impacts across Tanzania and neighboring countries. The project aims to train researchers in Tanzania's seven agricultural zones on climate change impacts and adaptation. So far, needs assessments have identified limited knowledge of climate change and a high demand for training. The project will develop training modules, conduct the trainings, and collaborate with regional experts to help apply climate models at local scales. Challenges include high training needs and resource constraints, but opportunities for collaboration exist across institutions.
Targeting inputs in appropriate landscapes and farming systemsafrica-rising
This document summarizes a study that validated fertilizer recommendations for farmers across landscapes in Ethiopia. Researchers characterized districts by predicted crop response and classified them into response zones. Field experiments were conducted on 648 plots with 216 farmers in 3 regions, testing fertilizer treatments on tef, wheat, and maize. The decision guide predicted responses accurately for 63-78% of footslope, midslope, and hillslope plots. Results showed yield benefits varied by landscape position and introducing zinc and lime could further improve crop response to fertilizer. Plans for 2019 include quantifying yield differences by landscape and introducing lime effects.
This document discusses the application of ecogeography in plant genetic resources. It defines ecogeography as the study of the adaptive scenario of an individual, population or species through analysis of biotic and abiotic factors that affect survival. It describes how geographical information systems (GIS) can be used to characterize plant collecting sites based on ecogeographical variables and identify potential applications of GIS in plant genetic resources, such as optimized germplasm collecting and identification of suitable areas for conservation. Finally, it lists activities that can be performed using GIS, such as determining the representativeness of ex-situ collections and identifying areas with high phenotypic or genotypic diversity.
Two major impact assessments were carried out during 2018.Chickpea research and development in Ethiopia, and Early maturing chickpea improved cultivars in Myanmar. The data collection template was revised to make the web forms more detailed and objective, which eventually resulted in better engagement and ownership. Currently the data for PMIs are captured on an annual basis. This could be made near real-time/more frequent to have better access and to ease the burden of year-end reporting for researchers.
This document outlines Indonesia's National Strategy for Agroforestry Research (NSAR) over the next two decades. It discusses how agroforestry has long been practiced in Indonesia but is not yet a major part of forestry policy. The NSAR was developed through a multi-step process between 2011-2013. The vision is for agroforestry to be widely adopted by communities to meet food, shelter, energy and environmental needs. Four priority research themes are identified: smallholder production systems and markets; community forest management; climate change adaptation; and environmental services. The strategy calls for partnership-based research, capacity building, and dissemination of results to achieve impacts like improved livelihoods and efficient agroforestry
The Eastern Africa sub-region is highly vulnerable to climate change impacts according to a presentation by ASARECA Program Manager Hezron Mogaka. Some key points are:
- The region has experienced increasing droughts, water scarcity issues, loss of vegetation and forest cover, declining crop yields, and receding glaciers like on Mt. Kilimanjaro.
- ASARECA has worked to promote climate-smart agriculture through initiatives like improved water management, crop-livestock integration, conservation agriculture, and disseminating climate information.
- Success factors include using innovation platforms, capacity building, market-driven approaches, and opportunities for regional cooperation and integration to fast-track adoption of climate-smart solutions
Water, land and soil management strategies to intensify cereal-legume farming...africa-rising
Poster prepared by Fred Kizito, Davie Kadyampakeni, Asamoah Larbi, Eliasu Salifu and Abdul Rahman Nurudeen for the AfrIca RISING West Africa Review and Planning Meeting, Accra, 30 March–1 April 2016
This newsletter provides summaries of two workshops focused on water resource management and long-term natural resource management in Africa. Over 30 African countries were represented at the water resource workshop in Nigeria, and 44 experts from 28 African and 7 European countries attended the natural resource workshop in Egypt. Both workshops aimed to discuss draft chapters for the GMES and Africa Action Plan. Working groups at each workshop provided recommendations around monitoring, data sharing, and building African capacity. A consolidation workshop is planned for October in South Africa to finalize operational recommendations for the action plan.
Digital Agriculture | Data for Research and DecisionHelen Thompson
The document summarizes the Centre for eResearch and Digital Innovation (CeRDI) at Federation University Australia. CeRDI, which has around 30 multidisciplinary staff, develops tools and portals to integrate data from various sources and facilitate collaborative research. Some key capabilities mentioned include developing spatial data portals for issues like agriculture, natural resource management, and groundwater. CeRDI also works on international data standards and has collaborated on projects relating to soil data, farm trials, climate change, and more. The document promotes collaborating with CeRDI to take advantage of its eResearch capabilities.
The document discusses the challenges facing dryland agricultural systems and the CGIAR Research Program on Dryland Systems. It outlines the integrated approach of improving soil, water, and crop management. It then summarizes the objectives and structure of the CRP on Dryland Systems to improve food security and livelihoods through sustainable intensification. Key points include targeting the most vulnerable dryland regions, establishing action sites, developing regional plans, and engaging partners to implement the research program.
EcoHealth in action in Southeast Asia: Results and experiences from six trans...ILRI
Presentation by Jeff Gilbert, Fred Unger, Rainer Assé, Korapin Tohtubtian, Lucy Lapar, Hung Nguyen-Viet, Delia Grace and Purvi Mehta at the First African Regional Conference of the International Association on Ecology and Health (Africa 2013 Ecohealth), Grand Bassam , Côte d'Ivoire, 1-5 October 2013.
Presented by Vara Prasad [Sustainable Intensification Innovation Lab - Kansas State University] about the SIIL approach to sustainable intensification in appropriate scale mechanization consortium (ASMC). This poster was presented on 5 - 8 February 2019 at the Africa RISING Program Learning Event.
The Brussels Development Briefing n. 59 on “Agroecology for Sustainable Food Systems” organised by CTA, the European Commission/EuropeAid, the ACP Secretariat, CONCORD and IPES-FOOD was held on Wednesday 15 January 2020 (9h00-13h00) at the ACP Secretariat, Avenue Georges Henri 451, 1200 Brussels.
The briefing brought various perspectives and experiences on agroecological systems to support agricultural transformation. Experts presented trends and prospects for agroecological approaches and what it implies for the future of the food systems. Successes and innovative models in agroecology in different parts of the world and the lessons learned for upscaling them were also discussed.
The document discusses Dryland Systems staffing and research methods testing at ICRISAT in West Africa. It outlines that the Dryland Systems team is composed of 9+ scientists from ICRISAT and partner institutions covering two action transects. It also describes testing of methods for biomass assessments, household surveys, and options for intensification pathways that were conducted in 2012 to establish baselines and protocols for the Dryland Systems research.
This presentation was given on 25 June 2019 by Karis Tenneson (Spatial Informatics Group, LLC, SIG) for the CCAFS and USAID webinar Making trees count: MRV for agroforestry under UNFCCC. See the introductory presentation for more detail: Agroforestry for livelihoods and climate.
1) The Pan African Materials Institute (PAMI) was launched in November 2015 at the African University of Science and Technology in Abuja, Nigeria. PAMI uses an interdisciplinary approach to materials science research and training.
2) As of 2015, PAMI had 9 PhD students and 9 MSc students enrolled and had graduated 7 PhDs and 21 MSc students. PAMI also held a conference in 2015 that provided training to 147 people from industry, government, and academia.
3) PAMI focuses its research efforts through three focused research groups (FRGs) in areas of biomaterials, multi-functional materials, and energy/environment materials to advance training and research and motivate industry partnerships in areas like
Opportunities for sub-regional collaborationFARAInfo
ASARECA is an association of 11 agricultural research institutions in Eastern and Central Africa established in 1994. It aims to enhance regional collective action in agricultural research, extension, and education to promote economic growth and reduce poverty and hunger. Key opportunities for collaboration include identifying cross-border priorities, developing joint strategies, coordinating responses to emergencies, harmonizing policies to facilitate trade, sharing knowledge and innovations, and building capacity through centers of excellence. Examples of successful collaborative projects include the development and distribution of drought-tolerant maize varieties and the increased productivity of onion and potato crops through the sharing of germplasm and best practices.
The Institute of Resource Assessment at the University of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania has received a grant from the Rockefeller Foundation to build capacity for adapting agriculture to climate change impacts across Tanzania and neighboring countries. The project aims to train researchers in Tanzania's seven agricultural zones on climate change impacts and adaptation. So far, needs assessments have identified limited knowledge of climate change and a high demand for training. The project will develop training modules, conduct the trainings, and collaborate with regional experts to help apply climate models at local scales. Challenges include high training needs and resource constraints, but opportunities for collaboration exist across institutions.
Maren Radeny is the Regional Program Coordinator for CCAFS in East Africa. CCAFS works in Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania to develop climate-smart agricultural practices and policies. It has six sites across the four countries. Research includes testing crop varieties resilient to drought and diseases, soil/water management, and use of climate information. Policy work includes integrating agriculture into climate negotiations and developing climate-smart agriculture plans in Kenya and Uganda. The overall aim is to address challenges smallholders face from climate variability and change and increase food security.
Speakers: Gaoussou Traore and Erika Styger
Title: Improving and Scaling Up SRI in West Africa - A Success Story
Date: September 15, 2015
Venue: SRI-Rice Seminar Series, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
Sharing open data and capacity development experiences from RCMRDgodanSec
Earth observation data plays a critical role in building resilience to climate change as well as reporting on sustainable development goals (SDG’s). There are new opportunities to use open data in earth observation such as Landsat and the Sentinel data. Modern day farming relies on weather information in order to plan ahead of extreme weather conditions such as drought and floods. In addition, there is need to invest in hydromet services to build resilience to climate change and help citizens with accurate weather forecasts.
In this webinar, Dr Kenneth Mubea (the Capacity Development Lead) at the Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD) shares some of the experiences and projects that RCMRD are involved in various open data initiatives in Agriculture. RCMRD’s mission is to promote sustainable development using earth observation and thus SDG’s. RCMRD is an inter-governmental organization established in 1975 (Nairobi, Kenya) and currently has 20 Contracting Member States in the Eastern and Southern Africa Regions.
Landcare: a model for promoting sustainable agriculture around the world. Rob...Joanna Hicks
The document discusses Landcare, a community-based model for promoting sustainable agriculture. It features contributions from individuals working in Landcare in various countries around the world. They discuss Landcare projects focusing on topics like community environmental projects, corporate involvement, the African Landcare Network, conservation agriculture, Landcare impacts in different countries, and more. The document serves to share knowledge and experiences around the Landcare approach globally.
This document summarizes four presentations from a side event at CFS 43 on adopting new technologies to improve food security and agriculture. The first presentation discussed using spectral methods to rapidly diagnose soil micronutrient deficiencies in Africa. The second presented a pilot project in Somalia that combines basic research capacity building with farmer participation. The third discussed how the Tanzania Horticultural Association encourages farmers in Zanzibar to adopt innovations like drip irrigation, greenhouses, and solar pumps. The final presentation was about the GloCal nutrition project, which uses educational videos and mobile apps to promote maternal and child nutrition in Kenya.
Presentation by Dr. Sonja Vermeulen at the UN Climate Talks in Bonn, 17 May 2016. Find out more about this event and work by the CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security at https://ccafs.cgiar.org/sb44-side-event-adapting-climate-change-agricultural-systems-experience-latin-america-africa-and
CCAFS East Africa CANA Training PresentationCANAAFRICA
This a presentation by CCAFS East Africa during the CANA partners training.
The presentation highlights the different areas the program works in across East Africa.
This document provides information on conservation agriculture practices in Tanzania. It discusses the background of traditional tillage contributing to soil degradation. It then summarizes various projects and organizations promoting conservation agriculture, including reducing tillage with rippers and two-wheel tractors. Key points include the Farm Mechanization & Conservation Agriculture for Sustainable Intensification project, Conservation Farming Unit demonstrations, and the ACT project combining CA with trees. The document also discusses the Tanzania Agriculture Climate Resilience Action Plan and newly formed National Conservation Agriculture Task Force. Lastly, it introduces the Bio-Agtive technology using tractor emissions to stimulate plant growth as a replacement for chemical fertilizers.
This document summarizes a presentation about mobilizing Juncao technology to improve livestock production in Nigeria. Juncao technology involves growing a type of grass called Juncao that can be used as livestock feed. The presentation discusses Nigeria's agricultural challenges including lack of feed, desertification, and climate change. It then outlines strategies used to promote Juncao technology, including individual farmer training, group meetings, school curriculum, and mass media. Early adoption efforts in several states are mentioned. Further research opportunities are proposed to breed new grass hybrids adapted to Nigeria's climate. The presentation concludes by thanking partners for supporting the introduction of Juncao technology in Nigeria.
MLN Workshop: Regional response for management and control in easteran and so...CIMMYT
1) Maize lethal necrosis disease (MLND) poses a threat to food security in Eastern Africa by affecting maize, a key crop.
2) The disease has spread to several countries in the region since 2012.
3) A regional response is proposed to manage and control MLND through a three-pronged approach of preparedness, immediate responses, and long-term resilience building and mitigation strategies. This would help reduce the disease's impact on food security and limit its spread.
Adoption of banana tissue culture in Uganda still remains low despite the availability of policies geared to enhancing agriculture. A survey was carried out on 115 smallholder farmers in Central Uganda to establish the influence of agro-related policies in tissue culture banana adoption between January and July 2018. Results from the study indicated that 83.8% of the respondents were aware about the Plan for Modernization of Agriculture policy as compared to National Agricultural Policy (5.5%), National Development Plan (13.12%) and Agricultural Sector Development Strategy and Investment Plan (3.3%). Age, gender and education level all exhibited weak correlations in relation to policy awareness while generally, the study found out that awareness of the of the policies did not significantly influence farmer’s adoption of tissue culture banana in central Uganda (P>0.05). We conclude that most of the agro-related polices were on paper and minimal efforts were in place to enhance their awareness amongst small holder farmers. We therefore recommend that increased awareness of agro-related policies to the farmers as well as integration of farmer interests in policy formulation are paramount in order to achieve wide uptake of agro-technologies like banana tissue culture.
The Learning Route on Natural Resource Management and Climate Change Adaptation best practices, the experience in Kenya; took place between the 6-13 July 2014 in several counties in Kenya.
The objective of this learning route is to scale up through peer to peer learning the Kenyan best multi stakeholders' strategies, tools and practices to fight environmental degradation and to adapt to climate change with the aim of improving the livelihoods of people living in affected communities.
The learning Route has been developed by International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) CARE (relief agency) in Kenya and the Cgiar Research Program on Climate Change & Food Security, in partnership with Procasur Africa.
Here we have an overview of the all the second experience of the three host case studies that were visited:
Case 2: the CCAFS and dryland Agriculture site in Wote (Makueni)
The climate-smart village : a model developed by CCAFS program to improve the adaptive capacity of communities
Presented by Dr Jules Bayala, World Agroforestry Centre at Africa Agriculture Science Week 6, 15 July 2013, Accra, Ghana. http://ccafs.cgiar.org/events/15/jul/2013/africa-agriculture-science-week-2013
The Practical Aspects of Implementing FMNR: Scale Up at National and Regional...FMNR Hub
1. The document summarizes progress and success of implementing farmer managed natural regeneration (FMNR) techniques across East Africa over two years. Key impacts include increased community uptake and training in FMNR, expansion to schools and government institutions, increased land regeneration and vegetation cover, and time savings for children's education and families.
2. FMNR has led to policy changes in some countries to formally adopt the approach in natural resource management plans. Awareness raising through media and forums has increased international recognition of FMNR's environmental benefits.
The document provides a progress report on the Cassava Weed Management Project in Nigeria in 2014. Some key accomplishments include:
1) Agronomic trials were conducted in 8 sites across Nigeria to test different weed management techniques including tillage, cropping systems, fertilizer application, and cassava densities. Weed biomass and maize yield data was collected.
2) Three brush cutters and eight motorized rotary weeders were procured and modified for use in Nigeria. Preliminary field tests showed they can weed faster than hand hoes.
3) A prioritized list of major cassava weeds in Nigeria was produced based on a literature review to guide site selection for herbicide trials.
Food and Nutrition Security in Africa seminar in Helsinki 16 June 2014, Tools and solutions for improved food security in West and East Africa, Hannu Korhonen, MTT
Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke) merged several research institutes in 2015 to focus on renewable natural resources. Luke conducts research and development projects in Africa related to agriculture, food systems, and food security. One of the major projects is FoodAfrica, which aims to strengthen research capacity and food security in West and East Africa through 2012-2018. FoodAfrica involves several partners and addresses topics like soil management, livestock, climate change, nutrition, and markets across six African countries.
Similar to Learning Event No 7, Session 1, From Agriculture and Rural Development Day (ARDD) 2011 (20)
The Accelerating Impact of CGIAR Climate Research for Africa (AICCRA) project works to deliver a climate-smart African future driven by science and innovation in agriculture.
AICCRA does this by enhancing access to climate information services and climate-smart agricultural technology to millions of smallholder farmers in Africa.
With better access to climate technology and advisory services—linked to information about effective response measures—farmers can better anticipate climate-related events and take preventative action that help communities better safeguard their livelihoods and the environment.
AICCRA is supported by a grant from the International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank, which is used to enhance research and capacity-building activities by the CGIAR centers and initiatives as well as their partners in Africa.
About IDA: IDA helps the world’s poorest countries by providing grants and low to zero-interest loans for projects and programmes that boost economic growth, reduce poverty, and improve poor people’s lives.
IDA is one of the largest sources of assistance for the world’s 76 poorest countries, 39 of which are in Africa.
Annual IDA commitments have averaged about $21 billion over circa 2017-2020, with approximately 61 percent going to Africa.
This presentation was given on 27 October 2021 by Mengpin Ge, Global Climate Program Associate at WRI, during the webinar "Achieving NDC Ambition in Agriculture" organized by CCAFS, FAO and WRI.
Find the recording and more information here: https://bit.ly/AchievingNDCs
This presentation was given on 27 October 2021 by Sabrina Rose, Policy Consultant at CCAFS, during the webinar "Achieving NDC Ambition in Agriculture" organized by CCAFS, FAO and WRI.
Find the recording and more information here: https://bit.ly/AchievingNDCs
This presentation was given on 27 October 2021 by Krystal Crumpler, Climate Change and Agricultural Specialist at FAO, during the webinar "Achieving NDC Ambition in Agriculture" organized by CCAFS, FAO and WRI.
Find the recording and more information here: https://bit.ly/AchievingNDCs
This presentation was meant to be included in the 2021 CLIFF-GRADS Welcome Webinar and presented by Ciniro Costa Jr. (CCAFS).
The webinar recording can be found here: https://youtu.be/UoX6aoC4fhQ
The multilevel CSA monitoring set of standard core uptake and outcome indicators + expanded indicators linked to a rapid and reliable ICT based data collection instrument to systematically
assess and monitor:
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Learning Event No 7, Session 1, From Agriculture and Rural Development Day (ARDD) 2011
1. COP 17
Durban, South Africa
28th Nov. – 9th Dec.2011
Agriculture and Rural
Development Day (AARD)
3 rd Dec.2011
Prof. Henry Mahoo (PhD)
Sokoine University of Agriculture
Morogoro, Tanzania
2. Project title :
Managing risk, reducing
vulnerability and enhancing
agricultural productivity under a
changing climate in the Greater
Horn of Africa
3. Project outputs
• To enhance the overall information base
• To develop and avail Decision aides that
support strategic and tactical decision
making
• To assess the impacts of climate change on
vulnerability of agricultural systems
• To enhance the operational and technical
capacity of national institutions
4. Partner
Ins*tu*ons
(9)
• Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR),
Ethiopia
• National Meteorological Agency (NMA), Ethiopia
• Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD), Kenya
• International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-
Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), Kenya
• University of Nairobi (UoN), Kenya
• Agricultural Research Corporation (ARC), Sudan
• Sudan Meteorological Authority (SMA), Sudan
• Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA), Tanzania
• Tanzania Meteorological Agency (TMA), Tanzania
•
5. Collabora*ng
Ins*tu*ons
(11)
Ø Eastern-Shore Zone Bureau of Agriculture, District of Meki, Ethiopia
Ø Western-Hararge Bureau of Agriculture, District of Miesso, Ethiopia
Ø Kenya Agricultural Research Institute (KARI), Machakos, Kenya
Ø Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA),
Kenya
Ø Ministry of Agriculture, Kitui, Mwingi, and Mutomo Districts, Kenya
Ø Gedarif State Ministry of Agriculture, Sudan
Ø Higher Council of Natural Resources and Environment, Sudan
Ø District Agricultural Development Office (DALDO), Same District,
Tanzania
Ø District Council, Same, Tanzania
Ø Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Cooperatives (MAFC),
Tanzania
Ø Same Agricultural Improvement Programme (SAIPRO), Tanzania
6. RESULTS:
Some set of technologies assembled
• core team of experts to collect, repackage and
disseminate weather forecasts using sms
technology.
• the tool is still in the testing stage by Tanzania
Meteorological Agency (TMA) and selected
group of farmers.
7. WAHIP-C Planter developed in Sudan
• The project designed and developed
planters that are being used for in-situ
water harvesting practice for both
crops and trees. The planters have
gained popularity among farmers as
well as other stakeholders in Sudan
9.
Increased productivity
• In project sites in Ethiopia, use of
improved farm implements have
helped to save time and labor for
farmers and improved yields of
maize from 0.8 tons/per ha to over
6.1 tons/ha
10. Mean grain yield of maize (q/ha) from different
strategies averaged over 7 sites at Meki, Ethiopia 2010
11. In Tanzania
• The comparisons of crop yields indicate a
significant increase (at 10% level) in maize
yield among project participants since the
project intervened. Maize was the primary crop
in the project processes including the FFS
where farmers tested and integrated best risk-
proofing technologies and weather forecasts.
12. Maize yield levels during baseline and now between
project and non-project farmers - Tanzania
13. Sustainability and scale-up.
capacity
building
Three women, one each from Kenya, Sudan and Ethiopia
undertook MSc. training in climate change research
issues under the project. The graduate level training for
women helped to broaden the capacity of women
expertise in relation to climate change adaptation in
agriculture. Moreover, purposeful selection of farmer
field schools with climate information resulted in
enhanced capacity among the women who are more
vulnerable to minimize climate related negative impacts
in their livelihoods.
14. Sustainability
• In Kenya, seasonal climate information is now
considered as substantive agenda at Provincial
and District Agriculture Committees. Capacity
of researchers in Meteorological Departments
and Agriculture Research and Extension agents
in downscaling climate forecasts to local scales
has also increased in all the participating
countries.
15. Sustainability
• In Sudan the Gedarif State Ministry of
Agriculture (GSMA) fabricated additional four
more of the planter developed by the project
and were operated in four different pilot farms
for training farmers. Farmers have started to
fabricate their own planters at local workshops
and are using them for farm operations. The
GSMA is planning to hold a series of training
workshops for the local artisans on the
fabrication of WaHIP planter
16. Sustainability
In Tanzania,
• The CORE TEAM work of
collecting, repackaging and
disseminating weather forecasts
has been integrated into the Same
District Agricultural Development
Plans annual budgets
17.
Acknowledgement
The work reported here was supported by the
Climate Change Adaptation in Africa
(CCAA) program, a joint initiative of
Canada s International Development Research
Centre (IDRC) and the United Kingdom s
Department for International Development
(DFID).