Just a few slides to summarize the intricacies of implementing a market development project within the agribusiness sector in an emerging economy as complex as Nigeria. The slides cover the Tomato and Rice intervention work streams, the Agro-Support Service Business Model and the relevance of having credible and organized data in form of a cluster map to aid investment decisions in these two sectors.
CRPs Phase 2: A dialogue with Donors and PartnersCIMMYT
This document summarizes a meeting of the CGIAR Research Program on Maize (MAIZE CRP). It discusses prioritizing research, partnerships, flagship projects, outcomes, impact pathways, and regional assessments. Key topics included supporting 40% of funds to partners, 9 flagship projects, 75 operational innovation platforms expanding to 100, and a theory of change diagram linking research outputs to improved food security, incomes, and natural resource management through adoption of new maize varieties and technologies.
The document summarizes the achievements and perspectives of the SARD-SC rice value chain project in Africa. The project has:
1) Tested over 50 agricultural innovations to address rice production constraints and close yield gaps across Africa. This includes weeders, seeders, decision support tools, and improved rice processing technologies.
2) Disseminated improved technologies and best practices through rice sector hubs, reaching over 250,000 farmers. This has increased yields, incomes, and market access for smallholders.
3) Built the capacity of over 450 African researchers and stakeholders through training programs. This has strengthened national agricultural research and innovation systems.
4) Effectively managed project implementation through monitoring and evaluation
Sasakawa-Africa Association/ Global 2000 SG 2000 Agricultural Program in Afri...World Agroforestry (ICRAF)
The Sasakawa-Africa Association (SAA) works to improve food security and increase prosperity for smallholder farmers in Africa. SAA's vision is a food-secure rural Africa with prospering smallholder commercial farmers. Its mission is to transform African agricultural extension services to address food security and provide economic benefits to smallholder farmers through agricultural value chains. SAA operates in 15 African countries and has 60 professional staff working on programs focused on improving crop productivity, post-harvest processing, public-private partnerships, human resource development, and monitoring and evaluation. SAA receives funding from private foundations, national governments, development organizations, and the private sector.
Presentation by Silvanus Mruma about the peculiarities of NAFAKA phase II project. This presentation was made at the the annual review and planning meeting for the Africa RISING - NAFAKA project on 26 - 27 June 2018.
US Embassy Mindanao working group presentation march 26Dan Gudahl
Presentation about Philippines Cold Chain Project given to the US Embassy Mindanao Working Group. This project is active in the Caraga Region of the Philippines with head office in Butuan City
Nature and scope of contract farming in indiaSathish Hs
Contract farming involves producers and processors/exporters entering agreements for the supply and purchase of commodities at predetermined prices and quantities over specified periods. It was first introduced in Taiwan in 1895 and India in 1927. Contracts fall into market specification, resource-providing, and production management categories. Key benefits include assured markets, price risk reduction, and technology/skill transfers for farmers, and reliable supply and quality control for sponsors. Success requires a profitable market, suitable legal frameworks, and government support through services, training, and facilitation. Case studies of companies in India demonstrate elements like strong field preparation, new varieties, transparent pricing and payments, and extension services.
The document summarizes MADE's palm oil intervention in Nigeria which aims to increase productivity and incomes of smallholder palm oil farmers. Key activities include promoting best management practices through demonstrations and input sales, improving harvesting efficiency through use of mechanical harvesters, increasing oil processing efficiency using upgraded equipment, and linking smallholders to large plantations. The intervention has reached over 12,000 smallholders and led to adoption of improved techniques and technologies, benefiting farmers, millers, and other value chain actors.
CRPs Phase 2: A dialogue with Donors and PartnersCIMMYT
This document summarizes a meeting of the CGIAR Research Program on Maize (MAIZE CRP). It discusses prioritizing research, partnerships, flagship projects, outcomes, impact pathways, and regional assessments. Key topics included supporting 40% of funds to partners, 9 flagship projects, 75 operational innovation platforms expanding to 100, and a theory of change diagram linking research outputs to improved food security, incomes, and natural resource management through adoption of new maize varieties and technologies.
The document summarizes the achievements and perspectives of the SARD-SC rice value chain project in Africa. The project has:
1) Tested over 50 agricultural innovations to address rice production constraints and close yield gaps across Africa. This includes weeders, seeders, decision support tools, and improved rice processing technologies.
2) Disseminated improved technologies and best practices through rice sector hubs, reaching over 250,000 farmers. This has increased yields, incomes, and market access for smallholders.
3) Built the capacity of over 450 African researchers and stakeholders through training programs. This has strengthened national agricultural research and innovation systems.
4) Effectively managed project implementation through monitoring and evaluation
Sasakawa-Africa Association/ Global 2000 SG 2000 Agricultural Program in Afri...World Agroforestry (ICRAF)
The Sasakawa-Africa Association (SAA) works to improve food security and increase prosperity for smallholder farmers in Africa. SAA's vision is a food-secure rural Africa with prospering smallholder commercial farmers. Its mission is to transform African agricultural extension services to address food security and provide economic benefits to smallholder farmers through agricultural value chains. SAA operates in 15 African countries and has 60 professional staff working on programs focused on improving crop productivity, post-harvest processing, public-private partnerships, human resource development, and monitoring and evaluation. SAA receives funding from private foundations, national governments, development organizations, and the private sector.
Presentation by Silvanus Mruma about the peculiarities of NAFAKA phase II project. This presentation was made at the the annual review and planning meeting for the Africa RISING - NAFAKA project on 26 - 27 June 2018.
US Embassy Mindanao working group presentation march 26Dan Gudahl
Presentation about Philippines Cold Chain Project given to the US Embassy Mindanao Working Group. This project is active in the Caraga Region of the Philippines with head office in Butuan City
Nature and scope of contract farming in indiaSathish Hs
Contract farming involves producers and processors/exporters entering agreements for the supply and purchase of commodities at predetermined prices and quantities over specified periods. It was first introduced in Taiwan in 1895 and India in 1927. Contracts fall into market specification, resource-providing, and production management categories. Key benefits include assured markets, price risk reduction, and technology/skill transfers for farmers, and reliable supply and quality control for sponsors. Success requires a profitable market, suitable legal frameworks, and government support through services, training, and facilitation. Case studies of companies in India demonstrate elements like strong field preparation, new varieties, transparent pricing and payments, and extension services.
The document summarizes MADE's palm oil intervention in Nigeria which aims to increase productivity and incomes of smallholder palm oil farmers. Key activities include promoting best management practices through demonstrations and input sales, improving harvesting efficiency through use of mechanical harvesters, increasing oil processing efficiency using upgraded equipment, and linking smallholders to large plantations. The intervention has reached over 12,000 smallholders and led to adoption of improved techniques and technologies, benefiting farmers, millers, and other value chain actors.
AfricaRice Director General Dr Harold Roy-Macauley leading the panel discussion on "Africa Riceing : Mobilizing and applying science and complementary resources to achieve self–sufficiency in rice in Africa." at the 7th Africa Agriculture Science Week and FARA General Assembly, Kigali, Rwanda, on 14 June 2016
Farmers in Africa face challenges of low productivity and small farm sizes. Connecting farmers to markets and consumers through inclusive finance models and agricultural value chains can help alleviate poverty. International traders require information on critical mass of production, supply and demand trends, logistics infrastructure and the political economy to make informed decisions. Local information provided by farmers' organizations is essential, including production data, marketing arrangements, and policy advocacy to create a sustainable agricultural system in Africa.
AfricaRice Director General Dr Harold Roy-Macauley made a presentation on “Achieving rice self-sufficiency in Africa,” which served as a basis for an in-depth discussion by a panel of speakers consisting of Mr Ade Adefeko, Vice President and Head of Corporate and Government Relations at Olam-Nigeria; Mr Pieter Grobler, Head of Land Development at Dangote Rice Limited; and Mr Busuyi Okeowo, Deputy Team Leader at Growth & Employment in States (GEMS 4), Nigeria.
The panel discussion was organized as part of the Third Edition of the Agra Innovate West Africa Conference, on 23 November 2016 in Lagos, Nigeria, with support from the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD) and the Nigeria Agribusiness Group (NABG).
3rd Africa Rice Congress
Theme 4: Rice policy for food security through smallholder and agribusiness development
Mini symposium1: Trade policies to boost Africa’s rice sector
Author: Kuku-Shittu
Cotton production contributes 1-1.7% to Pakistan's GDP but yields and production have declined in recent years due to issues like lack of price assurance for farmers, high input costs, outdated ginning technologies, and improper policies favoring competing crops like sugarcane. The document outlines ways to increase cotton production to a target of 15 million bales in 2019-2020, such as ensuring water availability, providing certified seed and pesticide support to farmers, expanding cotton cultivation areas, and modernizing ginning technologies.
Presentation ikuru - familielandbruk konferanse oslo oktober 2014 finalrandilg
Mozambique has great agricultural potential but small-scale farming accounts for most employment and production. IKURU is a trading company that works with over 20,000 small-scale farmers, primarily in the Nampula region. It purchases crops from farmers and sells them locally and internationally, providing services like processing, certification, and input distribution. The goal of the joint cashew partnership between IKURU, Norges Vel, and Brynild Gruppen is to improve incomes for farmers by increasing cashew production and building strong farmer cooperatives, while also increasing profits for all partners through expanded processing, marketing, and sales of cashew in Scandinavian markets.
3rd Africa Rice Congress
Theme 4: Rice policy for food security through smallholder and agribusiness development
Mini symposium 3: Socio-economic drivers of change in rice sector development
Author: Demont
This document summarizes the Groundnut Seed Systems in Eastern and Southern Africa project led by ICRISAT. The project aimed to improve seed availability and build capacity for a sustainable supply of affordable, high-quality groundnut seed. Key components included improving seed production and delivery strategies. Through training farmers and partners, the project helped establish farmer groups and cooperatives to produce, market, and deliver groundnut seed in Malawi and Tanzania. The project also faced challenges related to weather, transport, food insecurity, and limited investment and manpower. Lessons learned included targeting seed production areas with reliable rainfall and simplifying seed certification processes.
Contract farming is an institutional arrangement where farmers and processors/exporters enter agreements to supply and purchase a specified commodity at a predetermined price and time period. Farmers agree to provide established quantities meeting quality and delivery standards, while buyers commit to purchases, often at a set price. This benefits both parties through consistent quality, regular supply, improved produce quality and stabilized prices.
However, contract farming can also have disadvantages if not implemented properly. Farmers may face land constraints or manipulation of quotas and quality specifications by contractors. Contractors could also enjoy monopoly power or farmers may divert inputs and marketing outside the agreement. Overall, successful cases of contract farming should be encouraged to support food security, industry and fair compensation for farmers while establishing alternative
- The Africa Rice Center (AfricaRice) is the only CGIAR Research Center owned by African countries. It works to increase rice production and self-sufficiency in Sub-Saharan Africa through research and partnerships.
- AfricaRice has developed over 200 improved rice varieties, good agricultural practices, and innovations along the rice value chain to boost yields and incomes for farmers.
- It aims to increase rice self-sufficiency in Sub-Saharan Africa to 90% by 2020 through implementation of its 2011-2020 strategic plan which focuses on strengthening rice production, processing, and marketing.
Pawe Cluster Partnership: Achievements, lessons and way forwardsILRI
Poster prepared by Getachew Yilma and Fitsum Miruts for the ILRI-N2Africa Annual Partners Review and Planning Workshop, ILRI, Addis Ababa, 16-17 March 2017
Contract Farming is a Triangular Benefit - Satheeshkumar.NSatheesh Kumar
Contract farming in Agriculture is a triangular benefit.The beneficiaries are Industry, Farmer and the Government.The detail account of this you can get by going through this presentation uploaded here.Please share your feedback.Thanks.
WHAT IS CONTRACT FARMING?
Contract farming can be defined as agricultural production carried out according to an agreement between a buyer and farmers which establishes conditions for the production and marketing of a farm product or products. Typically, the farmer agrees to provide agreed quantities of a specific agricultural products.
Theory and practice of contract farming
A central processing or exporting unit purchases the harvests of independent farmers.
Most commonly practiced by food processing companies.
This document discusses contract farming in India. It begins by providing background on India's population and agricultural resources. It then defines contract farming as an agreement between farmers and processing/marketing firms for crop production and supply at predetermined prices. The objectives and need for contract farming in India are described, including overcoming inadequate market linkages and lack of capital/infrastructure for farmers. Different models and types of contracts are outlined. Benefits to farmers and companies are provided. Case studies on contract farming arrangements and their impacts are presented. In conclusion, the document suggests contract farming can help India leverage its agricultural competitive advantages.
The document summarizes case studies of public-private partnerships for irrigation development in Tanzania, including the Kilombero Plantations Ltd (KPL) rice scheme. KPL is a joint venture established in 2007 between the Rufiji Basin Development Authority and a private UK company. It involves an irrigated estate of 5818 hectares and provides advice and inputs to 3200 outgrower farmers. The case study found issues around land tenure and compensation, price volatility, and taxation policy. Netmaps were used to analyze the actors and relationships influencing the KPL PPP, including flows of technical advice, funding, inputs, and oversight. A similar analysis was provided for the Madibira case example.
This document summarizes the South African sugar industry and the Recapitalization and Development Programme (RADP). It notes that the sugar industry contributes R12 billion annually to the economy and provides 79,000 direct jobs. It describes the industry structure and progress on land reform, with 74,624 hectares transferred to black ownership. The document outlines how millers partner with the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform to implement the RADP, recapitalizing 177 projects. It provides statistics on funds spent and the impacts of increased production, permanent jobs created, and hectares under cane due to the RADP. Challenges and recommendations to improve the programme are also discussed.
Presented by IFPRI Senior Research Fellow Ruth Meinzen-Dick and University of Dar Es Salaam Professor Faustin Maganga at Workshop on “New Directions for Irrigation
in Tanzania: The Context of Public Private Partnership” on September 2, 2016. https://www.ifpri.org/event/new-directions-irrigation-development-tanzania
Presentation by Dr Rebbie Harawa from AGRA, at the Regional planning meeting on ‘Scaling-Up Climate-Smart Agricultural Solutions for Cereals and Livestock Farmers in Southern Africa – Building partnership for successful implementation’,13–15 September 2016, Johannesburg, South Africa
FairSmart Agri: Strengthening the Rice Industry in CambodiaEric Stryson
Cambodia is an economic success story after decades of conflict and political unrest. Since 1989, Cambodia has pursued market-oriented reforms and development, leading to some of the most drastic reductions of poverty in the region. Cambodia’s poverty rate fell from 52.2% in 2004 to 20.5% in 2011, vastly exceeding expectations.
According to the World Bank, this was due to better rice prices, better wages for both agricultural and urban workers, and improvements in health and education. However, the World Bank also noted that Cambodia’s poor, while no longer in poverty, remain susceptible to economic shocks.
Development of Cambodia's main industries—agriculture, garments, tourism and construction—led to a strong average growth rate of of 7.67% between 1994 and 2015. Cambodia's principal crop is rice, accounting for 15% of agricultural value added. 75% of Cambodia's cultivated land is used for rice.
Cambodian rice is some of the world’s best. Cambodian rice strains have won the “World’s Best Rice” award from the World Rice Conference three years running.
However, the sector faces competition from high-quality rice from Thailand and cheaper rice from Vietnam. Cambodia’s productivity is far below its competitors: Vietnam can grow about 10-11 tons per hectare, while Cambodia’s average hovers around 3-5 tons.
The GLP uses real-world field projects to hone the practical skills needed to manage diverse teams in unfamiliar situations. Through meetings with government, community and business leaders, and through frank and open discussions amongst themselves, participants learn to navigate conflicting and contradictory views to transform concepts and theories into realities on the ground.
Gujarat Agro Infrastructure Mega Food Park is an industrial estate focussed exclusively at the food processing sector. We provide enabling infrastructure and mechanisms to strengthen the Agricultural value chain, bringing together Farmers, Food Processors and the End Consumers such as Wholesalers, Retailers & Exporters.
Vision : To be recognized in the Food and Agricultural Industry for playing a vital role in linking agricultural production to the marketplace using Cutting-edge Technologies, Innovation, High quality Service standards and ethical business practices.
Mission : Our mission is to create maximum value for our customers, stakeholders, employees and community.
We strive to be among the best facilities in India providing an institutional mechanism to Producers/Farmers, Food Processors, Wholesalers/Retailers and End Consumers to work together to build a strong Agri Supply Chain.
We are a highly talented and motivated workforce, committed to reliability and consistency, and maximizing every opportunity for our customers.
AfricaRice Director General Dr Harold Roy-Macauley leading the panel discussion on "Africa Riceing : Mobilizing and applying science and complementary resources to achieve self–sufficiency in rice in Africa." at the 7th Africa Agriculture Science Week and FARA General Assembly, Kigali, Rwanda, on 14 June 2016
Farmers in Africa face challenges of low productivity and small farm sizes. Connecting farmers to markets and consumers through inclusive finance models and agricultural value chains can help alleviate poverty. International traders require information on critical mass of production, supply and demand trends, logistics infrastructure and the political economy to make informed decisions. Local information provided by farmers' organizations is essential, including production data, marketing arrangements, and policy advocacy to create a sustainable agricultural system in Africa.
AfricaRice Director General Dr Harold Roy-Macauley made a presentation on “Achieving rice self-sufficiency in Africa,” which served as a basis for an in-depth discussion by a panel of speakers consisting of Mr Ade Adefeko, Vice President and Head of Corporate and Government Relations at Olam-Nigeria; Mr Pieter Grobler, Head of Land Development at Dangote Rice Limited; and Mr Busuyi Okeowo, Deputy Team Leader at Growth & Employment in States (GEMS 4), Nigeria.
The panel discussion was organized as part of the Third Edition of the Agra Innovate West Africa Conference, on 23 November 2016 in Lagos, Nigeria, with support from the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD) and the Nigeria Agribusiness Group (NABG).
3rd Africa Rice Congress
Theme 4: Rice policy for food security through smallholder and agribusiness development
Mini symposium1: Trade policies to boost Africa’s rice sector
Author: Kuku-Shittu
Cotton production contributes 1-1.7% to Pakistan's GDP but yields and production have declined in recent years due to issues like lack of price assurance for farmers, high input costs, outdated ginning technologies, and improper policies favoring competing crops like sugarcane. The document outlines ways to increase cotton production to a target of 15 million bales in 2019-2020, such as ensuring water availability, providing certified seed and pesticide support to farmers, expanding cotton cultivation areas, and modernizing ginning technologies.
Presentation ikuru - familielandbruk konferanse oslo oktober 2014 finalrandilg
Mozambique has great agricultural potential but small-scale farming accounts for most employment and production. IKURU is a trading company that works with over 20,000 small-scale farmers, primarily in the Nampula region. It purchases crops from farmers and sells them locally and internationally, providing services like processing, certification, and input distribution. The goal of the joint cashew partnership between IKURU, Norges Vel, and Brynild Gruppen is to improve incomes for farmers by increasing cashew production and building strong farmer cooperatives, while also increasing profits for all partners through expanded processing, marketing, and sales of cashew in Scandinavian markets.
3rd Africa Rice Congress
Theme 4: Rice policy for food security through smallholder and agribusiness development
Mini symposium 3: Socio-economic drivers of change in rice sector development
Author: Demont
This document summarizes the Groundnut Seed Systems in Eastern and Southern Africa project led by ICRISAT. The project aimed to improve seed availability and build capacity for a sustainable supply of affordable, high-quality groundnut seed. Key components included improving seed production and delivery strategies. Through training farmers and partners, the project helped establish farmer groups and cooperatives to produce, market, and deliver groundnut seed in Malawi and Tanzania. The project also faced challenges related to weather, transport, food insecurity, and limited investment and manpower. Lessons learned included targeting seed production areas with reliable rainfall and simplifying seed certification processes.
Contract farming is an institutional arrangement where farmers and processors/exporters enter agreements to supply and purchase a specified commodity at a predetermined price and time period. Farmers agree to provide established quantities meeting quality and delivery standards, while buyers commit to purchases, often at a set price. This benefits both parties through consistent quality, regular supply, improved produce quality and stabilized prices.
However, contract farming can also have disadvantages if not implemented properly. Farmers may face land constraints or manipulation of quotas and quality specifications by contractors. Contractors could also enjoy monopoly power or farmers may divert inputs and marketing outside the agreement. Overall, successful cases of contract farming should be encouraged to support food security, industry and fair compensation for farmers while establishing alternative
- The Africa Rice Center (AfricaRice) is the only CGIAR Research Center owned by African countries. It works to increase rice production and self-sufficiency in Sub-Saharan Africa through research and partnerships.
- AfricaRice has developed over 200 improved rice varieties, good agricultural practices, and innovations along the rice value chain to boost yields and incomes for farmers.
- It aims to increase rice self-sufficiency in Sub-Saharan Africa to 90% by 2020 through implementation of its 2011-2020 strategic plan which focuses on strengthening rice production, processing, and marketing.
Pawe Cluster Partnership: Achievements, lessons and way forwardsILRI
Poster prepared by Getachew Yilma and Fitsum Miruts for the ILRI-N2Africa Annual Partners Review and Planning Workshop, ILRI, Addis Ababa, 16-17 March 2017
Contract Farming is a Triangular Benefit - Satheeshkumar.NSatheesh Kumar
Contract farming in Agriculture is a triangular benefit.The beneficiaries are Industry, Farmer and the Government.The detail account of this you can get by going through this presentation uploaded here.Please share your feedback.Thanks.
WHAT IS CONTRACT FARMING?
Contract farming can be defined as agricultural production carried out according to an agreement between a buyer and farmers which establishes conditions for the production and marketing of a farm product or products. Typically, the farmer agrees to provide agreed quantities of a specific agricultural products.
Theory and practice of contract farming
A central processing or exporting unit purchases the harvests of independent farmers.
Most commonly practiced by food processing companies.
This document discusses contract farming in India. It begins by providing background on India's population and agricultural resources. It then defines contract farming as an agreement between farmers and processing/marketing firms for crop production and supply at predetermined prices. The objectives and need for contract farming in India are described, including overcoming inadequate market linkages and lack of capital/infrastructure for farmers. Different models and types of contracts are outlined. Benefits to farmers and companies are provided. Case studies on contract farming arrangements and their impacts are presented. In conclusion, the document suggests contract farming can help India leverage its agricultural competitive advantages.
The document summarizes case studies of public-private partnerships for irrigation development in Tanzania, including the Kilombero Plantations Ltd (KPL) rice scheme. KPL is a joint venture established in 2007 between the Rufiji Basin Development Authority and a private UK company. It involves an irrigated estate of 5818 hectares and provides advice and inputs to 3200 outgrower farmers. The case study found issues around land tenure and compensation, price volatility, and taxation policy. Netmaps were used to analyze the actors and relationships influencing the KPL PPP, including flows of technical advice, funding, inputs, and oversight. A similar analysis was provided for the Madibira case example.
This document summarizes the South African sugar industry and the Recapitalization and Development Programme (RADP). It notes that the sugar industry contributes R12 billion annually to the economy and provides 79,000 direct jobs. It describes the industry structure and progress on land reform, with 74,624 hectares transferred to black ownership. The document outlines how millers partner with the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform to implement the RADP, recapitalizing 177 projects. It provides statistics on funds spent and the impacts of increased production, permanent jobs created, and hectares under cane due to the RADP. Challenges and recommendations to improve the programme are also discussed.
Presented by IFPRI Senior Research Fellow Ruth Meinzen-Dick and University of Dar Es Salaam Professor Faustin Maganga at Workshop on “New Directions for Irrigation
in Tanzania: The Context of Public Private Partnership” on September 2, 2016. https://www.ifpri.org/event/new-directions-irrigation-development-tanzania
Presentation by Dr Rebbie Harawa from AGRA, at the Regional planning meeting on ‘Scaling-Up Climate-Smart Agricultural Solutions for Cereals and Livestock Farmers in Southern Africa – Building partnership for successful implementation’,13–15 September 2016, Johannesburg, South Africa
FairSmart Agri: Strengthening the Rice Industry in CambodiaEric Stryson
Cambodia is an economic success story after decades of conflict and political unrest. Since 1989, Cambodia has pursued market-oriented reforms and development, leading to some of the most drastic reductions of poverty in the region. Cambodia’s poverty rate fell from 52.2% in 2004 to 20.5% in 2011, vastly exceeding expectations.
According to the World Bank, this was due to better rice prices, better wages for both agricultural and urban workers, and improvements in health and education. However, the World Bank also noted that Cambodia’s poor, while no longer in poverty, remain susceptible to economic shocks.
Development of Cambodia's main industries—agriculture, garments, tourism and construction—led to a strong average growth rate of of 7.67% between 1994 and 2015. Cambodia's principal crop is rice, accounting for 15% of agricultural value added. 75% of Cambodia's cultivated land is used for rice.
Cambodian rice is some of the world’s best. Cambodian rice strains have won the “World’s Best Rice” award from the World Rice Conference three years running.
However, the sector faces competition from high-quality rice from Thailand and cheaper rice from Vietnam. Cambodia’s productivity is far below its competitors: Vietnam can grow about 10-11 tons per hectare, while Cambodia’s average hovers around 3-5 tons.
The GLP uses real-world field projects to hone the practical skills needed to manage diverse teams in unfamiliar situations. Through meetings with government, community and business leaders, and through frank and open discussions amongst themselves, participants learn to navigate conflicting and contradictory views to transform concepts and theories into realities on the ground.
Gujarat Agro Infrastructure Mega Food Park is an industrial estate focussed exclusively at the food processing sector. We provide enabling infrastructure and mechanisms to strengthen the Agricultural value chain, bringing together Farmers, Food Processors and the End Consumers such as Wholesalers, Retailers & Exporters.
Vision : To be recognized in the Food and Agricultural Industry for playing a vital role in linking agricultural production to the marketplace using Cutting-edge Technologies, Innovation, High quality Service standards and ethical business practices.
Mission : Our mission is to create maximum value for our customers, stakeholders, employees and community.
We strive to be among the best facilities in India providing an institutional mechanism to Producers/Farmers, Food Processors, Wholesalers/Retailers and End Consumers to work together to build a strong Agri Supply Chain.
We are a highly talented and motivated workforce, committed to reliability and consistency, and maximizing every opportunity for our customers.
Rice in West Africa: a private sector perspectiveHillary Hanson
Scientific and Technical Partnerships in Africa: Technologies, Platforms, and Partnerships in support of the African agricultural science agenda, Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, April 4&5, 2017
Given the socio-economic and agrarian challenges facing Zimbabwe today, does dairying have a future? If yes, what kind of farmer has the greatest contribution to that future. The author tries to give his opinion on the above.
Presented by Silvanus Mruma (Tanzania Staples Value Chain Activity, NAFAKA) at the Africa RISING - NAFAKA Scaling Project End-of-project phase Review Meeting, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 3-4 July 2017
Rice in West Africa: a private sector perspectiveHillary Hanson
Scientific and Technical Partnerships in Africa: Technologies, Platforms and Partnerships in support of the African agricultural science agenda, Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, April 4&5, 2017
Potential Synergies between CAADP National Investment Planning and Farming Sy...FMNR Hub
1) The document discusses potential synergies between the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) National Investment Plans and a Farming Systems approach.
2) It identifies opportunities for Farming Systems information to strengthen CAADP by mainstreaming land management in investment plans and identifies gaps in current implementation.
3) A Farming Systems framework could complement commodity-based value chain targeting in CAADP plans by providing a more nuanced understanding of agricultural production systems and the relationships between farming and non-farm activities.
Horticultural Value Chain Development & Financing Strategies for Zimbabwe's S...RENETH MANO
This is a presentation made by Reneth Mano at the Annual National Economic Consultative Forum held at Rainbow Towers in Harare, Zimbabwe (Date - 14/09/2014)
Supply chain management of sugar derivativesPhani Mohan K
The document discusses supply chain management of the sugar industry in India. It covers key topics such as sugar cane cultivation and processing, logistics and transportation of sugar cane, exports and domestic consumption of sugar, infrastructure needs, and initiatives to improve efficiency. Modernization and optimization of the entire sugar supply chain from farms to consumers is needed to strengthen the industry and ensure consistent quality and supply.
Presentation by James Kinyangi from the African Development Bank at the Land and Water Advantage event on the sidelines of COP23.
More information about the event series: https://bit.ly/AgAdvantage
How IFAD is Responding to the Opportunities and Challenges in West and Central Africa
WCA Regional Implementation Retreat
Dakar, Senegal
8 to 11 November, 2010
The "Contract Farming Resource Centre" has been established to offer a "one-stop" site, where information on contract farming is freely made available. Interest in contract farming as a mechanism to coordinate linkages between farmers and agribusiness firms has grown recently, in view of the international trends towards tighter alignment in agrifood supply chains. FAO has been responding to the growing demand for information and technical support on planning and implementing contract farming operations.
http://www.fao.org/contract-farming
The "Contract Farming Resource Centre" has been established to offer a "one-stop" site, where information on contract farming is freely made available. Interest in contract farming as a mechanism to coordinate linkages between farmers and agribusiness firms has grown recently, in view of the international trends towards tighter alignment in agrifood supply chains. FAO has been responding to the growing demand for information and technical support on planning and implementing contract farming operations.
http://www.fao.org/in-action/contract-farming/en/
These highlights from the OECD Investment Policy Review of Myanmar were presented at launch events in Myanmar on 1 and 4 March 2014. Myanmar's Union Minister of National Planning and Economic Development, Dr. Kan Zaw, praised the comprehensive nature of the report and said that it would help to guide the government in solidifying investment climate reforms and in promoting more and better investment.
Find out more at http://www.oecd.org/daf/inv/investment-policy/investment-policy-reform-in-myanmar.htm
To attain a fully integrated internationally competitive regional economic community
Mission
To achieve increased co-operation and integration in all fields of development
Complement National Agenda and address Trans- boundary Issues
Consultative Process
Apply Programme Approach – COMESA
Involves Regional Stakeholders including, MSs
Signed in Kinshasa DRC, 14th November 2014
Value Chain Devt – Significant
Similar to Making Agribusiness Markets work for the Poor; Case Studies of Rice and Tomato sectors in Nigeria (20)
5 Compelling Reasons to Invest in Cryptocurrency NowDaniel
In recent years, cryptocurrencies have emerged as more than just a niche fascination; they have become a transformative force in global finance and technology. Initially propelled by the enigmatic Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies have evolved into a diverse ecosystem of digital assets with the potential to reshape how we perceive and interact with money.
Dr. Alyce Su Cover Story - China's Investment Leadermsthrill
In World Expo 2010 Shanghai – the most visited Expo in the World History
https://www.britannica.com/event/Expo-Shanghai-2010
China’s official organizer of the Expo, CCPIT (China Council for the Promotion of International Trade https://en.ccpit.org/) has chosen Dr. Alyce Su as the Cover Person with Cover Story, in the Expo’s official magazine distributed throughout the Expo, showcasing China’s New Generation of Leaders to the World.
13 Jun 24 ILC Retirement Income Summit - slides.pptxILC- UK
ILC's Retirement Income Summit was hosted by M&G and supported by Canada Life. The event brought together key policymakers, influencers and experts to help identify policy priorities for the next Government and ensure more of us have access to a decent income in retirement.
Contributors included:
Jo Blanden, Professor in Economics, University of Surrey
Clive Bolton, CEO, Life Insurance M&G Plc
Jim Boyd, CEO, Equity Release Council
Molly Broome, Economist, Resolution Foundation
Nida Broughton, Co-Director of Economic Policy, Behavioural Insights Team
Jonathan Cribb, Associate Director and Head of Retirement, Savings, and Ageing, Institute for Fiscal Studies
Joanna Elson CBE, Chief Executive Officer, Independent Age
Tom Evans, Managing Director of Retirement, Canada Life
Steve Groves, Chair, Key Retirement Group
Tish Hanifan, Founder and Joint Chair of the Society of Later life Advisers
Sue Lewis, ILC Trustee
Siobhan Lough, Senior Consultant, Hymans Robertson
Mick McAteer, Co-Director, The Financial Inclusion Centre
Stuart McDonald MBE, Head of Longevity and Democratic Insights, LCP
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Making Agribusiness Markets work for the Poor; Case Studies of Rice and Tomato sectors in Nigeria
1. Making Agri Business Markets
Work Better for All
Case Studies: Tomato and Rice Value Chains
By
Richard Ogundele
GIM -Agribusiness
2. ▪ Sector Overview
▪ Key Constraints
▪ What GEMS4 has done
▪ Intervention Sequencing
▪ Current situation as GEMS4 Exits
▪ Impact
▪ Sustainability and Exit
▪ Words on Marble
▪ Lessons
▪ Public-Private Sector Opportunities
▪ The Rice Value Chain
▪ The Need for data – Cluster Mapping
Presentation Overview
3. 3
Tomato Sector Overview - Nigeria ▪ 2nd largest tomato
producer in Africa
after Egypt
▪ 14th largest tomato
producer in the world
▪ 1.2% of total world
production
▪ 10.79% of Africa’s
production
▪ World largest
importer of tomato
products worth
$360m
▪ Annual production of 1.8m MT
per annum
▪ Local demand of 2.3m MT per
annum
▪ 45% annual post harvest loss
▪ 679 clusters in 12 states
▪ 88% Men 12% Women
▪ 66% AYR, 24% Dry, 10% wet
4. ▪ Reduced incomes
▪ Reduced tomato
quality
▪ 41% Damaged in
transit from North
to South
▪ Increased poverty
Poor packaging &
logistics infrastructure
Raffia baskets are the common
packaging materials
Cold chain infrastructure & quality
assurance is absent
Lack of knowledge of
harvesting techniques
Farmers harvest tomatoes at the
wrong times thereby increasing the
chances of damage during transit
Key Constraints
Farmers lack alternate markets to sell
into in time of supply glut e.g.
processors and high value retail
outlets
Lack of access to
alternate markets
4
5. ▪ Improved incomes
▪ Improved tomato
quality
▪ Damage reduced by
93%
▪ Reduced poverty
Introduced 25,100
Returnable Plastic
Crates(RPCs) and set up a
crate Rental Business
Model
Introduced Good Handling
Practices (GHP); Trained
Master Trainers &
Institutionalized with ADPs
What GEMS4 has Done
Linked Farmers to 2
processing plants
5
6. ▪ Reduced Wastage
▪ Improved incomes
▪ Improved tomato
quality
▪ Reduced poverty
Promoted
aggregation centres
in collaboration with
YieldWise Project
Facilitated new
transport system and
packaging
What GEMS4 has Done
Produce Cluster
Mapping
6
7. Intervention sequencing
7
▪ Action Research
▪ Sharing findings with FFVDAN; and reaching
consensus on a GHP intervention strategy
▪ Partnership with MasterCard to provide
25,100 RPC to prime the market
▪ Development of a tomato colour chart to
increase knowledge of timely harvesting
▪ Development and printing of SOPs for RPC
rental model; pack house operations
▪ Training of 60 master trainers in SOPs for
step down training to market actors
▪ Market storm’ in 6 states to raise awareness
of GHP and opportunities with RPCs
▪ Rental business kick off
▪ Collaboration with KDSG to build Pack House
▪ Monitoring of rail logistics using crates
▪ GHP training outreach to 10,000 farmers in
partnership with Pyxera Global
▪ Policy guidance support to Lagos State Govt
to deepen adoption and use of GHP and RPC
1
Entry point
rapid
research
Sharing
findings
MCCIG
partnership
TCC
SOPsTOT
GHP
Market
Storm
RPC use
KO
KDSG
Pack
House
Road
& Rail
GHP
Outreach
Policy
Guidance
21 3 4
5
678
9
10 11 12
8. Current Situation
As GEMS4 Exits
02
Market responding – processing
plants utilising GHP and
establishing aggregation
centres, authorities embracing
RPCs and GHP
04
crate rental businesses being
established and crate manufacturers
responding, alternative rail
operators copying the approach
01
Better handling of produce,
better transport, less
wastage
03
Increased opportunities to access
high-value markets (e.g. processing
plants, supermarkets etc.) -
premium prices
9. 71,712 people
• with positive changes in
incomes
£41,482,843
• change in income for men and
women using GHP + RPC to
reduce Post –Harvest Loses
93% reduction in wastage
Due to adoption of GHP and RPC
4,636
• Full Time Equivalent Jobs All
male & Poor created from
linkage to processors and use of
GHP & RPC
Impact
10. Sustainability and Exit
10
Dissemination of lessons to key northern
state stakeholder groups
GHP Training of Trainers for northern
states' public extension workers and
step-down training planning for farmer
Handover and way forward strategy
meeting on tomato interventions with
Jigawa state stakeholders
Pack house facility work force is
driven by women 15 per
facility(85%)
Pack house facility work force is
driven by women 15 per
facility(85%)
Meetings with various stakeholders on
the tomato cluster mapping report and
database, and handover of work to CBN
Development and sharing of GHP
toolkits
11. Words on Marble
11
‘’I make more sales in pepper and
tomatoes now because I adopted
the Good Handling Practices. They
last longer and I can bargain better.
Customers specifically request for
GHP pepper and tomatoes in this
Chechenia market in Kaduna. My
business has really benefited from
it.” - Adamu G. Mohammed lives
in Igabi Local Government Area
of Kaduna State
12. Lessons
12
Lesson learnt Description
▪ Value chain actors, particularly on the supply side were skeptical of washing their
tomatoes before shipping to the South for fear of quickened spoilage
▪ Master trainers need to find more innovative means to get more value chain actors
to adopt GHP at a fee. Embedding the service is the most logical way out to make
it a win-win for all along the value chain.
▪ Market access to the crates by potential users is still a challenge so plastic crate
manufacturers need to improve their supply chain mechanisms to ensure the
product is available in the marketplace
GHP
Master Trainers
RPC Market Access
1
2
3
▪ To reduce the post-harvest losses in tomatoes across all production states,
government involvement will further deepen adoption of GHP and use of
Returnable Plastic Crates
Government role4
▪ The collaboration with MasterCard Centre for Inclusive Growth was key in priming
the market for the introduction of RPCs, and might have achieved even more if
done earlier. Further shows importance of collaboration with the right partners.
MCCIG Partnership
5
▪ Opportunities abound for more investment in establishment, management and
operation of cold storage, haulage services and pack houses to further deepen the
usage of GHP and RPC and reduce post harvest losses.
Infrastructure gaps
6
13. Public and Private sector opportunities around GHP
Private Sector Investment in Business Opportunities
▪ RPC manufacturing; RPC rentals; cold chain storage transport (road rail);
▪ Pack house operations and management including retail-ready packaging manufacturing;
▪ Integrated agro-services for farmers including embedded GHP training and access to finance for
farmers;
▪ Small-medium-large scale tomato processing; financial services.
13
Public Sector Development Investment Opportunities
▪ Regularly updating cluster mapping information;
▪ Provision and upgrading of selective market infrastructure (e.g. irrigation, roads, market centres);
▪ Creating an enabling environment for private sector-driven agricultural growth (e.g. policy,
public-private economic growth initiatives);
▪ GHP extension services for farmers and small traders; coordination, especially information
sharing.
14. 3 6
25,100 RPCs introduced
into entire value chain
with 2,750 farmers &
retailers benefiting
Policy response to drive
adoption by some states
– e.g. Lagos state
preparing to phase out
raffia baskets
14
Photos above (from left):
1. Farmers packing harvested tomatoes of appropriate colour (i.e. Pre-red RIPE STAGE);
2. Properly stacked RPCs arriving at a Kano aggregation centre where
3. RPC adoption is significantly replacing raffia baskets; and,
4. Fresh produce pack-house operations at Dusten Wai Market, Kaduna
1 2 3 4
GHP and Use of RPC in Photos
16. 16
Rice Sector Overview
▪ largest rice
producer in West
Africa
▪ 2nd largest rice
importer in the
world
12.4% of annual
production lost to
poor post harvest
management
▪ Annual production of 5.7m
MT milled rice per
▪ Local demand of 7m MT
per annum
▪ Kaduna – 0.91, mt Wet
▪ Kano– 1.86m mt Wet
▪ Jigawa – 1.25m mt Wet
▪ 1.43million farmers
17. GEMS4 Rice Sector Interventions Evolution
SYSTEMIC CONSTRAINTS ADDRESSED
2b Integrated Agro
Support Services for
Farmers
Poor yields
2a. Rice Cluster Mapping
RESPONSIVE INTERVENTIONS DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION
1. Weak Market
Linkages between
Farmers and
Commercial Mills
2a. Limited Information on Rice
Production Clusters in Support of
Forward and Backward Market
Linkages (and Government
Planning and Investment
Decision-Making)
2b. Weak Farmer
Organization and Lack of
Access to Key Agro-
Services and Finance
1. Linking Rice Farmers
to Commercial Mills
18. Overview of Problems Facing Commercial Mills and Rice Farmers
18
Lack of access to ancillary agro
services and finance
Low yield and low sales price
High post-harvest losses
High transaction costs
Lack of access to appropriate
inputs
Quality & quantity of paddy is
low & inconsistent
High transaction costs from
sourcing from dispersed farmers
Inconsistent quality & high
volume of rejects
Unused installed capacity due to
low paddy volume
19. ▪ Improved incomes
▪ Improved quality
of rice paddy
▪ Reduced poverty
Partnered with 2 Agro
service providers, Green
Sahel and Babban
Gona, to provide end-
to-end BDS to farmers
Linked farmers to two
commercial mills;
sensitized farmers and
aggregators on mill
quality requirements;
What GEMS4 has Done
Developed a Nigerian
rice brand with a mill
and a distributor –
packaging, distribution
channels, promotion
19
1Umza Farms
and Mills
2Popular Farms
and Mills Limited
20. ▪ improved incomes
▪ Improved paddy
quality
▪ Reduced poverty
Facilitated new
financial products
to support various
parts of the rice
value chain,
Undertook cluster
mapping of 18 rice
producing states
across Nigeria
What GEMS4 has Done
promoted investment
into the sector
20
21. Partners
2 Popular Farms and
Mills Limited
1 Umza Farms and Mills
Identifying
commercial
mills with
capacity to buy
from farmers
Farmer
mobilization &
sensitization
on rice mills
quality
requirement
Registration of
farmer groups
for better
organization
Facilitate
direct sales
to mills
eliminating
middle men
1
2
3
4
Intervention
22. Current Situation
As GEMS4 Exits
02
Mills are packaging rice in
smaller SKUs and looking to
employ branding more to
achieve higher value.
04
Investors are consulting the Rice
Cluster Mapping Data to make
informed decisions about
investments in the rice sector
01
Green Sahel and Babban Gona are
operating the agro services
business model as agreed, they are
expanding operations and coverage
to other crops. Farmers are happy
with increased yields and incomes.
03
Farmers are supplying to
commercial mills for increased
prices, leading them to plant more
land and employ more workers
23. 23
21,251
people with positive changes
in incomes
£4,817,744
Sales in paddy to commercial
mills
43
rice farmers received
working capital loan and
recorded
4,793
Full Time Equivalent Jobs
created from selling to
commercial mills
Impact
24. Sustainability and Exit
24
Dissemination of lessons to key northern
state stakeholder groups (follow up strategy
meeting with Jigawa state; meeting with
Kaduna State Governor0
Development and sharing of agro-
services toolkits
Meetings with various stakeholders on
the rice cluster mapping report and
database, and handover of work to CBN
Pack house facility work force is
driven by women 15 per
facility(85%)
Rice investment promotion event in
Lagos
Pack house facility work force is
driven by women 15 per
facility(85%)
Agro Service Providers have adapted
model to other Value Chains e.g. Sesame
and Maize
25. Words on Marble
I used to trek to and from the
farm, but that has changed
because I was able to
purchase a motorcycle from
the income and profit from
sale of paddy” - Adamu Bulama
– community leader of Babba
Village in Auyo Local Government
Area of Jigawa State
26. Key Sustainability Drivers: Integrated Agro-Services
Increased
partner revenue
that cover the
cost of service
provision from
fees charged and
commission
earned
Increased
beneficiary
incomes from
higher yields and
higher prices
Potential for scale
as the model can
be applied to other
value chains
Alluvial partners and TAK
Integrated Agro Services
are adopting this model so
systemic changed is
expected in the near future
27. Lessons from Linking Rice Farmers to Commercial Mills
• Community leaders are powerful influencers to use in mobilization
• Aggregators remain major actors in the system due to social ties and relationships
• Commercial mills paid farmers higher than open market price and middlemen
• Commercial mills are willing to pay a premium price for good quality paddy
• The market-led agro-support service model offers a viable platform for agro processors to
aggregate hitherto dispersed smallholders for supply of quality product at scale.
• Payment issues are a big constraint to direct sales as farmers want immediate cash
• Can be replicated across multiple agricultural value chains
• Owners must have entrepreneurial skills and quick-wins are needed to boost adoption
among poor smallholder farmers and build confidence for the service providers
• The positive stakeholder reception of GEMS4’s cluster has shown the important role of
information to shape government policy and drive private investment.
• For replication a similar approach should be taken – i.e. ensure wide prior consultation that
captures the research needs of all stakeholders, and increases broad-based acceptance.
28. Sample Public and Private Sector Opportunities around
GEMS4 Rice Interventions
Private Sector Investment in Business Opportunities:
• Investment in rice milling plants;
• Investment in out-grower schemes for farmers directly; or via agro services firms;
• Integrated agro services delivery for farmers including embedded credit;
• Investment in transport and logistics for movement of produce to mills;
• Threshing and other mechanisation services;
• Storage; and,
• Inputs and equipment manufacture and distribution.
Public Sector Development Investment Opportunities
• Regularly updating rice cluster mapping information;
• Provision/upgrading of market infrastructure (e.g. irrigation, roads, market centres);
• Creating an enabling environment for private sector-driven agricultural growth (e.g.
policy, public-private economic growth initiatives); and,
• Extension services for farmers and small traders; and
• Coordination mechanisms, especially information sharing.
30. Constraints Addressed
30
Location of production clusters and demographics
2 Volume and seasonality of produce required by processors
Average farm size and average yield per cluster3
Cost of producing 1 hectare of commodity4
Potential for adoption of new practices5
Potential size of opportunities in the value chain for investment6
Commercial mills, agro-service investors and government stakeholders
were faced with lack of critical information on:
1
31. Impact of Limited Information
Face value
industry
assessment
(lack of
empirical data)
leading to:
Shortages of
raw materials
Unorganized
supply chain
logistics
arrangements
Uncoordinated
route to market
(no business
plan)
Input distribution companies
had challenges knowing where
to deploy products, when and
in what quantity as they do not
have any data to guide this
market penetration strategy.
32. Mapping Information Generated
32
Parameters
▪ Seasonality
▪ Volume
▪ Varieties
▪ Irrigation
▪ Yield
▪ Post-harvest losses
▪ Extensive Databases
▪ 165 major clusters
▪ 2,812 sub clusters
in 96 LGAs
▪ 1.43 million farmers
▪ 679 clusters
▪ 176,713 farmers
▪ 171,179 hectares
under cultivation
Rice
Tomato
33. Sequencing of Initiative
33
Desk research on available data
2 Consultation of all stakeholders to share available data
Development of TOR for selection of consulting team3
Conduct cluster mapping4
Hold validation session to agree on results with stakeholders5
Release cluster mapping data to public and private sector6
For accurate data collection and development into a cluster mapping
report to stimulate investment, the following tasks were completed:
1
35. Lessons
35
Lesson learnt Description
▪ Investors need reliable data upon which business decisions can be
based
▪ Without sectoral specific mappings, it will be difficult for existing and
potential investors to engage further with key actors, understand exactly
where the challenges are and how best to mitigate them
▪ Cluster mapping aids development of associated support services
required for smooth operational logistics in major sectors. Investors can
decide whether to take on these new opportunities directly or outsource
Data needs
Risk
management
Support service
development
1
2
3
▪ Information helps to estimate potential market sizes and extent of
investment required to bring about systemic change for economic growth
and improved livelihoods.
Systemic change4
▪ Mapping exercises can add extensive value and substance to value
chain analysis.
Possible impact
on project5