Poster prepared by Mekonnen Kebede, Pest Control Manager) for the ILRI-N2Africa Third Annual Partners’ Review and Planning Workshop, ILRI, Addis Ababa, 27-29 January 2016
Grain legume crop-livestock integration in Ethiopian smallholder systems: The...ILRI
Poster prepared by Mesfin Dejene (University of Queensland) for the ILRI-N2Africa Third Annual Partners’ Review and Planning Workshop, ILRI, Addis Ababa, 27-29 January 2016
MAIZE's strategy is to increase maize productivity, sustainability, and food security through three research strategies: 1) Sustainable intensification of maize-legume systems in Africa and South Asia, 2) Developing stress-resistant and nutritious maize varieties, and 3) Ensuring disadvantaged farmers have access to new technologies and markets. The program works with over 300 partners and aims to double maize productivity and improve livelihoods for millions of smallholder farmers.
Overview of Tropical Legumes Projects (TL I, TL II & TL III) - the Chickpea S...Tropical Legumes III
The projects helped increase chickpea production and productivity in Ethiopia in three key ways:
1) It contributed to the development and release of 7 new chickpea varieties that were higher yielding and more resistant to diseases and drought.
2) Over 100 improved breeding lines were introduced each year and evaluated, with farmers participating in selecting new preferred varieties.
3) Farmer seed producer associations were established and trained to address seed shortages, increasing certified seed production from under 700 tons to over 3000 tons over the course of the projects.
Innovative Chickpea Seed and Technology Delivery Systems in Eastern and South...Tropical Legumes III
Small scale chickpea farmers require complementary functional seed and product markets if sustainable seed production is to be achieved.
Selection of chickpea variety by farmers is largely influenced by consumer demand and market superiority.
Participatory variety selection enhances cost effective testing and increases chances of varietal adoption.
Market pull is key driver for success in Ethiopia which resulted in stakeholder participation and government’s policy support.
Involvement of policy makers is crucial for quick dissemination of proven technologies (eg, Ethiopia).
Success of Chickpea Production in North Gondar Zone of EthiopiaTropical Legumes III
Improved chickpea varieties were introduced to farmers in the North Gondar Zone of Ethiopia through efficient seed systems. Varieties like Arerti, Habru and Natoli were widely adopted with the help of farmer seed grower groups. Productivity increased from 1.4 tons/hectare in 1999 to over 2 tons/hectare currently, above the national average. The complete failure of local varieties due to disease led to even higher adoption of the resistant Habru variety. Over 1200 farmers now grow this variety, and North Gondar contributes significantly to chickpea production in Ethiopia. Ensuring continued supply of quality seed and linking farmers to markets will help sustain interest in chickpea.
An overview of chickpea improvement program of ethiopia #TropicallegumesTropical Legumes III
The chickpea improvement program released 24 improved varieties (17 national and 7 regional)
The released/pipeline varieties have traits such as:
• large seed (64 g/100 seed weight)
• Disease resistance (Ascochyta blight/Fusarium wilt)
• Drought tolerance (MABC)
• Early maturing
• High yielding
• Machine harvestable
• Heat tolerant
The average yield gain due to these varieties is 2-3 fold over landrace varieties
Projects such as TL II have aggressively supported variety development, release and dissemination through integrated seed systems
Integration of the formal and informal seed production and distribution system has enhanced availability
With the uptake of these varieties and associated production packages, the national productivity has been on steady increase.
Working towards release of drought tolerant and disease resistant groundnut v...Tropical Legumes III
Under the umbrella of @tropicallegumes III and USAID Groundnut upscaling project, a team of scientists from ICRISAT and partner organizations have been working towards the release of drought tolerant and disease resistance groundnut varieties in Nigeria.
The maize mixed farming system: Highlights of characteristics, trends and dev...FMNR Hub
The presentation summarizes the characteristics, trends, and development priorities of the maize mixed farming system in Africa. It discusses key characteristics such as maize being the dominant crop while livelihoods also depend on other crops, livestock, and off-farm work. It also defines nine sub-systems within the maize mixed system and notes trends such as population growth, declining farm sizes, and soil fertility decline posing challenges. The presentation concludes by providing examples of strategic interventions needed across areas like natural resources management, energy, markets, and policies to improve the sustainability and resilience of the maize mixed farming system.
Grain legume crop-livestock integration in Ethiopian smallholder systems: The...ILRI
Poster prepared by Mesfin Dejene (University of Queensland) for the ILRI-N2Africa Third Annual Partners’ Review and Planning Workshop, ILRI, Addis Ababa, 27-29 January 2016
MAIZE's strategy is to increase maize productivity, sustainability, and food security through three research strategies: 1) Sustainable intensification of maize-legume systems in Africa and South Asia, 2) Developing stress-resistant and nutritious maize varieties, and 3) Ensuring disadvantaged farmers have access to new technologies and markets. The program works with over 300 partners and aims to double maize productivity and improve livelihoods for millions of smallholder farmers.
Overview of Tropical Legumes Projects (TL I, TL II & TL III) - the Chickpea S...Tropical Legumes III
The projects helped increase chickpea production and productivity in Ethiopia in three key ways:
1) It contributed to the development and release of 7 new chickpea varieties that were higher yielding and more resistant to diseases and drought.
2) Over 100 improved breeding lines were introduced each year and evaluated, with farmers participating in selecting new preferred varieties.
3) Farmer seed producer associations were established and trained to address seed shortages, increasing certified seed production from under 700 tons to over 3000 tons over the course of the projects.
Innovative Chickpea Seed and Technology Delivery Systems in Eastern and South...Tropical Legumes III
Small scale chickpea farmers require complementary functional seed and product markets if sustainable seed production is to be achieved.
Selection of chickpea variety by farmers is largely influenced by consumer demand and market superiority.
Participatory variety selection enhances cost effective testing and increases chances of varietal adoption.
Market pull is key driver for success in Ethiopia which resulted in stakeholder participation and government’s policy support.
Involvement of policy makers is crucial for quick dissemination of proven technologies (eg, Ethiopia).
Success of Chickpea Production in North Gondar Zone of EthiopiaTropical Legumes III
Improved chickpea varieties were introduced to farmers in the North Gondar Zone of Ethiopia through efficient seed systems. Varieties like Arerti, Habru and Natoli were widely adopted with the help of farmer seed grower groups. Productivity increased from 1.4 tons/hectare in 1999 to over 2 tons/hectare currently, above the national average. The complete failure of local varieties due to disease led to even higher adoption of the resistant Habru variety. Over 1200 farmers now grow this variety, and North Gondar contributes significantly to chickpea production in Ethiopia. Ensuring continued supply of quality seed and linking farmers to markets will help sustain interest in chickpea.
An overview of chickpea improvement program of ethiopia #TropicallegumesTropical Legumes III
The chickpea improvement program released 24 improved varieties (17 national and 7 regional)
The released/pipeline varieties have traits such as:
• large seed (64 g/100 seed weight)
• Disease resistance (Ascochyta blight/Fusarium wilt)
• Drought tolerance (MABC)
• Early maturing
• High yielding
• Machine harvestable
• Heat tolerant
The average yield gain due to these varieties is 2-3 fold over landrace varieties
Projects such as TL II have aggressively supported variety development, release and dissemination through integrated seed systems
Integration of the formal and informal seed production and distribution system has enhanced availability
With the uptake of these varieties and associated production packages, the national productivity has been on steady increase.
Working towards release of drought tolerant and disease resistant groundnut v...Tropical Legumes III
Under the umbrella of @tropicallegumes III and USAID Groundnut upscaling project, a team of scientists from ICRISAT and partner organizations have been working towards the release of drought tolerant and disease resistance groundnut varieties in Nigeria.
The maize mixed farming system: Highlights of characteristics, trends and dev...FMNR Hub
The presentation summarizes the characteristics, trends, and development priorities of the maize mixed farming system in Africa. It discusses key characteristics such as maize being the dominant crop while livelihoods also depend on other crops, livestock, and off-farm work. It also defines nine sub-systems within the maize mixed system and notes trends such as population growth, declining farm sizes, and soil fertility decline posing challenges. The presentation concludes by providing examples of strategic interventions needed across areas like natural resources management, energy, markets, and policies to improve the sustainability and resilience of the maize mixed farming system.
This document discusses strategies for boosting agricultural productivity in India. It notes that agriculture currently contributes only 13% to India's GDP despite 70% of the population depending on it for livelihood. Small landholdings, monsoon dependence, lack of infrastructure and technology are some key challenges. A SWOT analysis identifies strengths like biodiversity and arable land, as well as weaknesses such as low technology use. Proposed solutions include innovative farming techniques, youth involvement, entrepreneurship, improved market access, and developing human resources to overcome challenges. If implemented, these solutions could lead to benefits like increased output and farmer prosperity, as well as strengthening India's economy and global competitiveness.
Awakening Africa’s Sleeping Giant Prospects for Advancing Inclusive and Susta...Francois Stepman
This document summarizes a presentation given at the Fifth World Summit on Agriculture Machinery in Istanbul, Turkey on January 21, 2016. It discusses the importance, challenges, and opportunities for agriculture in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), as well as current efforts and future prospects for advancing inclusive and sustainable agricultural mechanization. Specifically, it notes that agriculture accounts for 20% of GDP in SSA on average but faces challenges of high poverty, food demand increases, and climate change impacts. Mechanization has stagnated in SSA compared to other regions due to underinvestment historically. However, new policies and investments are supporting mechanization through strategies, loans, and public-private partnerships. The future market potential in SSA is seen as
Importance of maize
Constraints to maize production
Basic requirements for maize production
Agronomic management practices
Harvest and post-harvest management
Increasing maize productivity and varietal diversity in PakistanCIMMYT
This document discusses CIMMYT's efforts to increase maize productivity and diversity in Pakistan through its Agricultural Innovation Program (AIP). It provides background on CIMMYT, outlines challenges in the Pakistani maize sector like lack of diversity, and describes AIP projects that have introduced over 680 new maize varieties for evaluation and increased seed of 137 parental lines. The AIP works with various Pakistani agricultural organizations and universities to trial varieties across the country. Preliminary results from 2014 spring trials show the top 10 performing white hybrids out of 40 tested varieties.
This document provides an overview of the AIP-Maize annual progress review in Pakistan. It summarizes the rationale for AIP-Maize projects to develop climate resilient, biofortified, and stress tolerant maize varieties. It outlines key challenges for maize production in Pakistan. It also describes achievements so far, including variety testing, training programs, and preliminary results from trials of new varieties. Upcoming activities are noted, such as variety allocation, seed distribution, and subgrants to partners to further maize research goals.
Presentation delivered by Dr. Tray Thomas (The Context Network, USA) at Borlaug Summit on Wheat for Food Security. March 25 - 28, 2014, Ciudad Obregon, Mexico.
http://www.borlaug100.org
The document summarizes a report on the status of Malaysia's paddy and rice industry. It finds that while the government has intervened in the industry for years, household incomes for paddy farmers remain below national levels. The report examines different segments of the industry including breeding, farming, milling and processing, trade and consumption. It identifies issues like the slow release of new varieties, segment favoritism squeezing mid-level players, and vulnerable migrant workers spending a high portion of income on rice. The report provides recommendations to improve coordination across industry segments and develop more inclusive policies.
CIMMYT's activities to enhance productivity and promote excellence in PakistanCIMMYT
1) CIMMYT has been conducting research on maize since the 1940s to develop high-yielding varieties that can withstand biotic and abiotic stresses.
2) Maize production in Pakistan has increased significantly in recent decades and is the highest yielding cereal crop, but challenges include limited new varieties developed and lack of climate-resilient or stress-tolerant varieties.
3) CIMMYT is working on various projects in Pakistan, including the AIP Maize project, to address challenges through new varieties, improved agronomic practices, and strengthening the seed system.
Determinants of commercial mixed farming on small farms in kenyaAlexander Decker
- The document discusses a study on the determinants of commercial mixed farming on small farms in Kenya. A survey of 388 small farms in Thika, Kenya was conducted.
- The results showed that farm size, gender of the farmer, availability of electricity and running water on the farm were the main determinants of engaging in commercial mixed farming.
- The study recommends policies to discourage subdivision of farmland into uneconomical sizes and intensifying rural electrification and farmer training programs to enable more commercial farming.
Participatory Varietal Selection (PVS) and Scaling of Enset landracesafrica-rising
Poster prepared by Zerihun Yemataw, Tesfaye Dejene, Alemar Seid, Sadik Muzemil, Workneh Dubale and Kindu Mekonnen for the Africa RISING Ethiopian Highlands Project Review and Planning Meeting, Addis Ababa, 21–22 May 2019
Chickpea: A post-rainy season legume crop for smallholder farmers of ESAICRISAT
Chickpea production in Eastern and Southern Africa has doubled in the past 30 years, with 420,000 hectares now under cultivation. Exports of chickpea from Eastern Africa have increased substantially in recent years, ranging from 17-42% during 2002-2007 and providing farmers with additional income. Chickpea research and development in the region has been supported by projects focusing on improved varieties, seed systems, marketing groups, and capacity building. Successful interventions include farmer participatory varietal selection of desi and kabuli varieties preferred by farmers in Ethiopia, Tanzania, and Kenya. The dissemination of large-seeded kabuli varieties, which attract double the price of traditional desi varieties, has
AgResults is a new multilateral initiative addressing the need for increased investment in global food security and agriculture, in particular from the private sector achieved through Pull Mechanism.
Increase incentives for private sector investment in agriculture.
Incentive after measurable results not before i.e Aflatoxin reduced maize through smallholder/contracting farmers.
In areas where private sector investment is virtually absent due to market uncertainties.
Leaving production, marketing and distribution strategies to the private sector( Implementers).
Presentation during IITA R4D week 2015 (23 - 27 Nov. 2015). By: F. Baijukya, P. Ebanyat, S. Adjei-Nsiah, E. Sangodele, E.
Wolde-meskel T. Ampadu-Boakye, F. Kanampiu, E. Baars,
B. Vanlauwe.
This document discusses strategies for sustainable agriculture and food security. It outlines five policy priorities: 1) investing in public agricultural research and extension, 2) embracing and disseminating science-based technologies, 3) establishing smart, science-based regulatory systems, 4) enhancing private sector involvement in agriculture and infrastructure, and 5) expanding regional and global trade. The goal is to use these strategies to productively manage agricultural cycles, meet growing global food demand, and mitigate climate change through increased productivity.
This document discusses different types of farming systems around the world and provides guidance for presenting on several case studies:
- It introduces several major types of farming systems to research and present on, including tropical plantation agriculture in Malaysia, extensive pastoralism in the Pampas, irrigation agriculture in the Nile Valley, intensive subsistence farming in the Ganges Valley, and intensive commercial mixed agriculture in the Netherlands.
- For each case study, the presentation should cover where it is located, how the farming system functions, and the key human and physical factors that influence the system and affect food production.
- The presentations will be short, around 3 slides and 3 minutes each, and should include a handout for the group
Farmers in a World of Dynamic Development, Shifting Demographics and Changing...KhazanahResearchInstitute
This document discusses the need to rethink the role of rice in a changing world given major trends in Asia such as rapid economic growth, increasing urbanization, and shifting diets. While rice consumption is declining and farms are diversifying, rice remains an important part of Asian culture. The roles of rice in food security, farmer livelihoods, and environmental management may need to be reevaluated.
We are an international agricultural research organization focused on addressing hunger, poverty, and degradation of natural resources in the tropics. Our award-winning research provides solutions to nourish Africa
The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) conducts research on maize and wheat through partnerships around the world to improve food security. It has over 90 researchers in 15 offices in developing countries. CIMMYT works with various organizations on drought-tolerant and rust-resistant wheat varieties, conservation agriculture, vitamin A-enhanced maize, and supporting small and medium seed enterprises. Through these partnerships, CIMMYT varieties are grown on over 64 million hectares of wheat and 20 million hectares of maize, benefiting millions of small-scale farmers.
The Internet as a Tool for Managing Grain InsectsRomolo Tassone
AGIRD currently holds results from 17,000 assays on 13,000 insect strains, from 5,100 sites around Australia. It underpins the development of integrated pest management plans for grain insect control in Australia. It is used daily by researchers and bulk handlers around the country.
This document discusses the opportunities and challenges for agribusiness development in Africa. It notes that recent African growth has relied on commodities and extensification, and questions if this is sustainable. Agribusiness can play a key role in agricultural transformation by creating linkages and value addition. There are growing domestic, regional, and international markets for processed foods. However, agribusiness development faces challenges around comparative advantage, targeting different firm scales, and requiring support from other sectors.
This document summarizes a presentation on development prospects and challenges in Africa, with a focus on the role of agriculture and foreign aid. It finds that while Africa has seen significant improvements in areas like economic growth, health, education, and poverty reduction since 1995, key challenges remain. Agriculture and jobs are lagging, limiting structural transformation. Foreign aid will need to support agriculture, industrialization, job creation, and gender equity to drive further poverty reduction. Climate change also poses a threat and Africa will need help developing renewable energy to sustain growth while addressing emissions. Overall the presentation celebrates African progress but calls for aid to tackle remaining obstacles to development.
This document discusses strategies for boosting agricultural productivity in India. It notes that agriculture currently contributes only 13% to India's GDP despite 70% of the population depending on it for livelihood. Small landholdings, monsoon dependence, lack of infrastructure and technology are some key challenges. A SWOT analysis identifies strengths like biodiversity and arable land, as well as weaknesses such as low technology use. Proposed solutions include innovative farming techniques, youth involvement, entrepreneurship, improved market access, and developing human resources to overcome challenges. If implemented, these solutions could lead to benefits like increased output and farmer prosperity, as well as strengthening India's economy and global competitiveness.
Awakening Africa’s Sleeping Giant Prospects for Advancing Inclusive and Susta...Francois Stepman
This document summarizes a presentation given at the Fifth World Summit on Agriculture Machinery in Istanbul, Turkey on January 21, 2016. It discusses the importance, challenges, and opportunities for agriculture in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), as well as current efforts and future prospects for advancing inclusive and sustainable agricultural mechanization. Specifically, it notes that agriculture accounts for 20% of GDP in SSA on average but faces challenges of high poverty, food demand increases, and climate change impacts. Mechanization has stagnated in SSA compared to other regions due to underinvestment historically. However, new policies and investments are supporting mechanization through strategies, loans, and public-private partnerships. The future market potential in SSA is seen as
Importance of maize
Constraints to maize production
Basic requirements for maize production
Agronomic management practices
Harvest and post-harvest management
Increasing maize productivity and varietal diversity in PakistanCIMMYT
This document discusses CIMMYT's efforts to increase maize productivity and diversity in Pakistan through its Agricultural Innovation Program (AIP). It provides background on CIMMYT, outlines challenges in the Pakistani maize sector like lack of diversity, and describes AIP projects that have introduced over 680 new maize varieties for evaluation and increased seed of 137 parental lines. The AIP works with various Pakistani agricultural organizations and universities to trial varieties across the country. Preliminary results from 2014 spring trials show the top 10 performing white hybrids out of 40 tested varieties.
This document provides an overview of the AIP-Maize annual progress review in Pakistan. It summarizes the rationale for AIP-Maize projects to develop climate resilient, biofortified, and stress tolerant maize varieties. It outlines key challenges for maize production in Pakistan. It also describes achievements so far, including variety testing, training programs, and preliminary results from trials of new varieties. Upcoming activities are noted, such as variety allocation, seed distribution, and subgrants to partners to further maize research goals.
Presentation delivered by Dr. Tray Thomas (The Context Network, USA) at Borlaug Summit on Wheat for Food Security. March 25 - 28, 2014, Ciudad Obregon, Mexico.
http://www.borlaug100.org
The document summarizes a report on the status of Malaysia's paddy and rice industry. It finds that while the government has intervened in the industry for years, household incomes for paddy farmers remain below national levels. The report examines different segments of the industry including breeding, farming, milling and processing, trade and consumption. It identifies issues like the slow release of new varieties, segment favoritism squeezing mid-level players, and vulnerable migrant workers spending a high portion of income on rice. The report provides recommendations to improve coordination across industry segments and develop more inclusive policies.
CIMMYT's activities to enhance productivity and promote excellence in PakistanCIMMYT
1) CIMMYT has been conducting research on maize since the 1940s to develop high-yielding varieties that can withstand biotic and abiotic stresses.
2) Maize production in Pakistan has increased significantly in recent decades and is the highest yielding cereal crop, but challenges include limited new varieties developed and lack of climate-resilient or stress-tolerant varieties.
3) CIMMYT is working on various projects in Pakistan, including the AIP Maize project, to address challenges through new varieties, improved agronomic practices, and strengthening the seed system.
Determinants of commercial mixed farming on small farms in kenyaAlexander Decker
- The document discusses a study on the determinants of commercial mixed farming on small farms in Kenya. A survey of 388 small farms in Thika, Kenya was conducted.
- The results showed that farm size, gender of the farmer, availability of electricity and running water on the farm were the main determinants of engaging in commercial mixed farming.
- The study recommends policies to discourage subdivision of farmland into uneconomical sizes and intensifying rural electrification and farmer training programs to enable more commercial farming.
Participatory Varietal Selection (PVS) and Scaling of Enset landracesafrica-rising
Poster prepared by Zerihun Yemataw, Tesfaye Dejene, Alemar Seid, Sadik Muzemil, Workneh Dubale and Kindu Mekonnen for the Africa RISING Ethiopian Highlands Project Review and Planning Meeting, Addis Ababa, 21–22 May 2019
Chickpea: A post-rainy season legume crop for smallholder farmers of ESAICRISAT
Chickpea production in Eastern and Southern Africa has doubled in the past 30 years, with 420,000 hectares now under cultivation. Exports of chickpea from Eastern Africa have increased substantially in recent years, ranging from 17-42% during 2002-2007 and providing farmers with additional income. Chickpea research and development in the region has been supported by projects focusing on improved varieties, seed systems, marketing groups, and capacity building. Successful interventions include farmer participatory varietal selection of desi and kabuli varieties preferred by farmers in Ethiopia, Tanzania, and Kenya. The dissemination of large-seeded kabuli varieties, which attract double the price of traditional desi varieties, has
AgResults is a new multilateral initiative addressing the need for increased investment in global food security and agriculture, in particular from the private sector achieved through Pull Mechanism.
Increase incentives for private sector investment in agriculture.
Incentive after measurable results not before i.e Aflatoxin reduced maize through smallholder/contracting farmers.
In areas where private sector investment is virtually absent due to market uncertainties.
Leaving production, marketing and distribution strategies to the private sector( Implementers).
Presentation during IITA R4D week 2015 (23 - 27 Nov. 2015). By: F. Baijukya, P. Ebanyat, S. Adjei-Nsiah, E. Sangodele, E.
Wolde-meskel T. Ampadu-Boakye, F. Kanampiu, E. Baars,
B. Vanlauwe.
This document discusses strategies for sustainable agriculture and food security. It outlines five policy priorities: 1) investing in public agricultural research and extension, 2) embracing and disseminating science-based technologies, 3) establishing smart, science-based regulatory systems, 4) enhancing private sector involvement in agriculture and infrastructure, and 5) expanding regional and global trade. The goal is to use these strategies to productively manage agricultural cycles, meet growing global food demand, and mitigate climate change through increased productivity.
This document discusses different types of farming systems around the world and provides guidance for presenting on several case studies:
- It introduces several major types of farming systems to research and present on, including tropical plantation agriculture in Malaysia, extensive pastoralism in the Pampas, irrigation agriculture in the Nile Valley, intensive subsistence farming in the Ganges Valley, and intensive commercial mixed agriculture in the Netherlands.
- For each case study, the presentation should cover where it is located, how the farming system functions, and the key human and physical factors that influence the system and affect food production.
- The presentations will be short, around 3 slides and 3 minutes each, and should include a handout for the group
Farmers in a World of Dynamic Development, Shifting Demographics and Changing...KhazanahResearchInstitute
This document discusses the need to rethink the role of rice in a changing world given major trends in Asia such as rapid economic growth, increasing urbanization, and shifting diets. While rice consumption is declining and farms are diversifying, rice remains an important part of Asian culture. The roles of rice in food security, farmer livelihoods, and environmental management may need to be reevaluated.
We are an international agricultural research organization focused on addressing hunger, poverty, and degradation of natural resources in the tropics. Our award-winning research provides solutions to nourish Africa
The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) conducts research on maize and wheat through partnerships around the world to improve food security. It has over 90 researchers in 15 offices in developing countries. CIMMYT works with various organizations on drought-tolerant and rust-resistant wheat varieties, conservation agriculture, vitamin A-enhanced maize, and supporting small and medium seed enterprises. Through these partnerships, CIMMYT varieties are grown on over 64 million hectares of wheat and 20 million hectares of maize, benefiting millions of small-scale farmers.
The Internet as a Tool for Managing Grain InsectsRomolo Tassone
AGIRD currently holds results from 17,000 assays on 13,000 insect strains, from 5,100 sites around Australia. It underpins the development of integrated pest management plans for grain insect control in Australia. It is used daily by researchers and bulk handlers around the country.
This document discusses the opportunities and challenges for agribusiness development in Africa. It notes that recent African growth has relied on commodities and extensification, and questions if this is sustainable. Agribusiness can play a key role in agricultural transformation by creating linkages and value addition. There are growing domestic, regional, and international markets for processed foods. However, agribusiness development faces challenges around comparative advantage, targeting different firm scales, and requiring support from other sectors.
This document summarizes a presentation on development prospects and challenges in Africa, with a focus on the role of agriculture and foreign aid. It finds that while Africa has seen significant improvements in areas like economic growth, health, education, and poverty reduction since 1995, key challenges remain. Agriculture and jobs are lagging, limiting structural transformation. Foreign aid will need to support agriculture, industrialization, job creation, and gender equity to drive further poverty reduction. Climate change also poses a threat and Africa will need help developing renewable energy to sustain growth while addressing emissions. Overall the presentation celebrates African progress but calls for aid to tackle remaining obstacles to development.
This presentation, prepared by WesgroIQ, focuses on the food & beverage sector in Africa. It focuses on the market size of African countries through the lenses of trade with Cape Town and South Africa.
The document summarizes the key challenges facing the agricultural sector in South Africa. It begins with an agenda for a presentation on the topic, then provides background facts on South African agriculture including its small arable land area, declining GDP contribution, export/import values, and cost pressures on farmers. It also discusses global challenges for agriculture and policy issues such as land reform that present difficulties for the local sector. The document aims to outline both domestic and international context for challenges in South African agriculture.
Promoting collective marketing to ensure smallholder farmer access to domesti...ILRI
N2Africa is a project that partners with legume value chain actors in Africa to promote improved legume technologies and market access for smallholder farmers. The project facilitated an agreement between Mama Farmers Cooperative Union and AKF animal feed company in Ethiopia. This agreement allowed over 1,500 tons of soybeans from smallholder farmers in the Pawe cluster to be sold collectively to AKF in 2015. However, challenges remain regarding quality control, business capacity of unions, and meeting commitments. Opportunities also exist in growing domestic and international demand for pulses.
Public-private partnerships for sustainable legume technology dissemination a...ILRI
This document summarizes a public-private partnership in southeastern Ethiopia for disseminating legume technologies and developing business opportunities. The partnership involves Balegreen spice and grain development, which pioneered mechanized chickpea farming, knowledge transfer to surrounding smallholder farmers, and an outgrower program. Through this outgrower model, Balegreen strengthened the seed system, provided last mile delivery of inoculants, and facilitated grain bulking and delivery to markets. The partnership improved coordination between actors like ILRI, Balegreen, seed companies, and research institutions. It enhanced farmers' skills and disseminated chickpea technologies to over 28,000 farmers while improving input supply and market access. The model
Successes, lessons and challenges from grain legume sourcing and export marke...ILRI
N2Africa is a project that aims to improve nitrogen fixation to benefit smallholder farmers in Africa. It discusses the key achievements, challenges, opportunities, and lessons learned from ACOS Ethiopia's grain legume sourcing and export marketing experiences. Some of the key achievements include developing new legume varieties for export markets in partnership with EIAR, introducing contract farming, and exporting over 170,000 metric tons of various beans and crops. However, challenges include inadequate and low quality supply, a lack of price information, and insect damage reducing quality. Moving forward, opportunities exist in improving collection, sorting, and supplying a range of grains to international markets due to growing global demand and Ethiopia's geographic position.
Challenges and opportunities of animal feed processing and marketing in Ethio...ILRI
Poster prepared by Harry Schimmel, Manager, AKF Operations and Sales, for the ILRI-N2Africa Third Annual Partners’ Review and Planning Workshop, ILRI, Addis Ababa, 27-29 January 2016
Why Informal Seed Sector is Important in Food SecuritySeeds
This document discusses the importance of the informal seed sector in food security in Eastern and Southern Africa. It provides background on seed systems in Africa, including informal seed supply systems, integrated community-based systems, and formal commercial systems. The informal sector provides 80-100% of seeds for most crops but receives little government support. The document also discusses the status and economic value of seed industries in Africa and opportunities available through international treaties and agreements to strengthen support for the informal seed sector.
Overview of inoculant supply chain in Ethiopia: MBI experiencesILRI
Prepared by Asnake Beshah, Menagesha Biotech Industry Plc. (MBI), for the ILRI-N2Africa Third Annual Partners’ Review and Planning Workshop, ILRI, Addis Ababa, 27-29 January 2016
Successes, lessons and challenges from inoculant supply chain development in ...ILRI
Poster prepared by Megnot Zecharias and Asnake Beshah (Menagesha Biotech Industry PLC, Addis Ababa) for the ILRI-N2Africa Annual Partners Review and Planning Workshop, ILRI, Addis Ababa, 16-17 March 2017
Experiences with out-grower farming schemes in Ethiopia: Experiences of Baleg...ILRI
Balegreen Spice and Grain Development is an agribusiness firm in Ethiopia that established an out-grower scheme with smallholder farmers to grow kabuli chickpeas. Through this scheme, Balegreen provides seeds, inoculants, and a market for farmers' crops. They have introduced technologies like combiners and double cropping of chickpeas and fenugreek. However, out-grower farming faces challenges from fluctuating grain prices and rainfall variability that impact yields.
This document summarizes a webinar about 2SCALE's vegetable partnerships in West Africa. 2SCALE is an incubator for inclusive businesses that involve smallholder farmers. The project aims to test and scale inclusive agricultural value chains through public-private partnerships. It has established over 40 farmer business schools and partnerships between farmers, input suppliers, and buyers in 10 countries. The partnerships have improved farmers' access to seeds, training, financing, and markets. They have also increased sales and yields for seed companies and incomes for smallholder farmers while promoting gender equality and nutrition. The main challenges are building strong distribution networks and ensuring the long-term sustainability of the partnerships.
- South Africa has seen growing demand for fair trade products like wine and tea as consumers become more familiar with the concept of fair trade.
- The Fair Trade Label South Africa was established in 2010 to certify and promote fair trade products in South Africa. By 2012, its business turnover reached 234 million Rand.
- Kenya has also launched a fair trade label and is working to expand familiarity with fair trade among its growing middle class, who are interested in supporting local farmers. Certification systems help small farmers transition to organic and fair trade.
Better lives through livestock: ILRI in East Africa focus on dairyILRI
The document discusses opportunities for sustainable dairy development in East Africa through the work of ILRI and its partners.
ILRI's mission is to improve food security and reduce poverty through research on sustainable livestock use. ILRI is conducting research in East Africa to unleash the dairy potential, such as integrated projects in Tanzania (Maziwa Zaidi) and a genetic gains platform (ADGG) in Tanzania and Ethiopia. These projects package profitable and sustainable technologies while building capacity of agribusinesses.
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Challenges and opportunities of legume export markets: ACOS-Ethiopia experiences
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Challenges and opportunities of legume export
markets: ACOS-Ethiopia experiences
Fig: ACOS actively involved in the three PPPs (Central, South and Southeast Clusters PPPs)
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Box 5689 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia ● +251 11617 2200/25/33/35
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This document is licensed for use under a Creative Commons Attribution –Non
commercial-Share Alike 3.0 Unported License January 2016
January 2016
Joint efforts by government agencies, NGO’s and private
business enterprises and N2Africa public-private
partnerships to improve productivity and quality of pulses
produced by the farmers through cooperative unions and
primary farmers’ associations..
The year 2016 is the Year of Pulses which will give it the
driving force for the achievement of its goal.
The Realization of crop insurance scheme has developed
confidence for both producers and exporters to make
contract farming a win-win business relationships.
Agricultural Commodity Supply (ACOS-Ethiopia) established
in October 2006, is engaged in the purchase, processing and
export of legume grains, mainly common beans and large
seeded chickpeas.
ACOS-Ethiopia has its Head Office in Addis Ababa and a
Processing Plant in Adama. The plant is equipped with the
latest state of the art, including high tech-optical selector and
X-ray machines. This ultra-modern plant meets the European
standards for processing all beans.
ACOS-Ethiopia has created reliable export markets for its
products and can handle more export provided reliable raw
materials in terms of quantity and quality are made available.
Its service philosophy, among others, includes involvement in
research and development, and meeting corporate social
responsibility. ACOS Keyo and ACOS Dube are results of its
involvement in research and development.
INTRODUCTION
OPPORTUNITIES
ACOS-Ethiopia Plc.
Tel: +251 114669282, E-mail: kassahun@acosnet.it, www.acosnet.it
Kirkos Kifle Ketema, Woreda 2, House No.128, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
CHALLENGES
Low productivity and poor post-harvest handlings
Wide spectrum of defects on poor quality products:
High incidence of under sized grains
High percentage of insect damaged grains both in
the fields and warehouses
Unacceptable level of cracked seed coat
High level of moldiness.
High level of contrasting and blending seeds.
Lack of promotion scheme on value addition of agro-
processing plants on canning and packaging for consumers
or end users.
Lack of reliable information on prevailing international market
price.
Weak marketing system.
Wrong attitude by some countries that buying Ethiopian
beans is like snatching food from starving people.
Supply foundation seed for ACOS Dubie chickpea and ACOS
Keyo common bean varieties as per farmers demand
Buy the grain product from smallholder farmers through
partners
Train farmers on product quality requirements for its export
market and potential risks of failure in meeting the product
quality attributes
Pay a premium price for the grain product if yield
discrepancy is reasonably below average local yield due to
the peculiar genetic characteristics of ACOS variety.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF ACOS UNDER N2AFRICA
PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENTS
Mekonnen Kebede, Pest Control Manager, mekonen.kebede@pedongroup.com