This document summarizes a presentation on opportunities for economic growth in sustainable cassava value chains for smallholder farmers in Southeast Asia. It finds that in the short term, low returns, debt, and declining farming areas pose challenges, but adopting existing technologies can boost yields and income. In the medium term, underlying demand for cassava products provides opportunities if production keeps pace with substitutes across scales. In the long term, new technologies and markets present opportunities for economic growth. The document reviews cassava markets, production challenges, and 2017 workplans to address opportunities through demonstration trials, household surveys, and policy engagement.
Global markets, local value chains, production systems, and livelihoods of ca...Jonathan Newby
Throughout mainland Southeast Asia, cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) has become an important smallholder crop grown by millions of upland farmers. During the last decade, the area of cultivation has expanded rapidly to meet the growing global demand for carbohydrates in various applications. This includes a continuing expansion of both production and processing in Lao PDR. To help demystify the recent trends in the cassava market, we first highlight the connections between the cassava market and other global commodity markets. This demonstrates the need to understand global and regional value chains beyond the local context in which production and primary processing take place.
Research has generated an abundance of technologies that could enhance the productivity and sustainability of these cassava producers. Many of these have been developed with farmers using participatory evaluation methods. The challenge has been disseminating these technologies beyond a projects sphere of influence with adoption levels remaining very low. We hypothesise that, in particular contexts, private-sector value-chain actors have incentives to invest in the promotion of suitable varieties, fertiliser regimes, pest control, and other production practices. In other contexts, there is little incentive for private-sector involvement; and support and/or partnerships from public-sector or non-government actors will be required. As such, understanding the local production and value chain context is also critical to developing sustainable cassava value chains. We use agronomic trial results and value chain mapping to demonstrate the incentives for different cassava sector actor to work with smallholders to maintain and enhance their productivity in different production and market contexts.
Finally, we outline the future challenges facing smallholder farmers and other actors in the cassava sector. Previous research to understand global markets, value chains, production systems, and livelihoods will be critical inputs into the development and extension of new manage management practices and technical solutions to control the impacts of emerging cassava diseases in the region.
This document summarizes the global cassava market and key trends affecting supply and demand. It discusses how cassava competes with substitutes like maize and how relative price changes impact land use and production. Recent developments like African Swine Fever reducing demand in China and the spread of cassava diseases like CMD threaten the industry. Data on production, exports, and prices in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and other countries provide context on the structure and competitiveness of Asian cassava value chains.
CIAT's cassava program in Asia has the mission of creating a sustainable cassava production system through agricultural innovations. The program's objectives include aggressively introducing germplasm for screening, developing high-yielding disease resistant varieties, establishing pest and disease surveillance, and developing robust seed systems. The program consists of interlinked projects in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam, and Indonesia focusing on production, marketing, value chains, and policy recommendations to improve rural livelihoods. Cassava is a key crop in Asia traded widely within the region and competing globally as a source of carbohydrates.
Strengthening value chain linkages to improve profitability and sustainabilit...Jonathan Newby
This document discusses strengthening value chain linkages to improve the sustainability and profitability of cassava production in Southeast Asia. It outlines how mapping value chains can help identify opportunities to link smallholder farmers to input and output markets. The document also stresses the importance of involving value chain actors when evaluating new cassava varieties and agricultural technologies, and facilitating dialog between stakeholders, in order to effectively scale technologies and support livelihoods.
Cassava: Hidden Ingredient in Global Supply ChainsJonathan Newby
This document summarizes the history and current state of cassava production and trade in Asia. It notes that cassava was introduced to Asia in the late 18th-early 19th centuries and is now a major crop. Cassava production in Asia has gone through four phases driven by policy and market changes. Currently, Thailand and Vietnam are two of the largest cassava producers and exporters. The document also discusses cassava consumption, trade flows, and opportunities and challenges for continued development of the Asian cassava sector.
This document discusses the livelihoods of smallholder cassava farmers in Laos. It finds that most farmers grow cassava along with rice and raise livestock. Cassava production has expanded from subsistence to more commercial as Laos has increased cassava exports to Thailand and Vietnam. However, declining soil fertility and lack of soil management practices threaten the long term sustainability of cassava farming. The document proposes working with value chain actors and farmers to increase adoption of improved production and resource management techniques to develop a more sustainable cassava sector.
Cassava markets, value chains and livelihoods in Asia: when uncertain is the...Jonathan Newby
Presentation at GCP21 Conference in the session of Cassava Mosaic Disease in Asia to highlight what is at stake with disease potentially impacting the productivity of this important commercial crop.
Global markets, local value chains, production systems, and livelihoods of ca...Jonathan Newby
Throughout mainland Southeast Asia, cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) has become an important smallholder crop grown by millions of upland farmers. During the last decade, the area of cultivation has expanded rapidly to meet the growing global demand for carbohydrates in various applications. This includes a continuing expansion of both production and processing in Lao PDR. To help demystify the recent trends in the cassava market, we first highlight the connections between the cassava market and other global commodity markets. This demonstrates the need to understand global and regional value chains beyond the local context in which production and primary processing take place.
Research has generated an abundance of technologies that could enhance the productivity and sustainability of these cassava producers. Many of these have been developed with farmers using participatory evaluation methods. The challenge has been disseminating these technologies beyond a projects sphere of influence with adoption levels remaining very low. We hypothesise that, in particular contexts, private-sector value-chain actors have incentives to invest in the promotion of suitable varieties, fertiliser regimes, pest control, and other production practices. In other contexts, there is little incentive for private-sector involvement; and support and/or partnerships from public-sector or non-government actors will be required. As such, understanding the local production and value chain context is also critical to developing sustainable cassava value chains. We use agronomic trial results and value chain mapping to demonstrate the incentives for different cassava sector actor to work with smallholders to maintain and enhance their productivity in different production and market contexts.
Finally, we outline the future challenges facing smallholder farmers and other actors in the cassava sector. Previous research to understand global markets, value chains, production systems, and livelihoods will be critical inputs into the development and extension of new manage management practices and technical solutions to control the impacts of emerging cassava diseases in the region.
This document summarizes the global cassava market and key trends affecting supply and demand. It discusses how cassava competes with substitutes like maize and how relative price changes impact land use and production. Recent developments like African Swine Fever reducing demand in China and the spread of cassava diseases like CMD threaten the industry. Data on production, exports, and prices in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and other countries provide context on the structure and competitiveness of Asian cassava value chains.
CIAT's cassava program in Asia has the mission of creating a sustainable cassava production system through agricultural innovations. The program's objectives include aggressively introducing germplasm for screening, developing high-yielding disease resistant varieties, establishing pest and disease surveillance, and developing robust seed systems. The program consists of interlinked projects in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam, and Indonesia focusing on production, marketing, value chains, and policy recommendations to improve rural livelihoods. Cassava is a key crop in Asia traded widely within the region and competing globally as a source of carbohydrates.
Strengthening value chain linkages to improve profitability and sustainabilit...Jonathan Newby
This document discusses strengthening value chain linkages to improve the sustainability and profitability of cassava production in Southeast Asia. It outlines how mapping value chains can help identify opportunities to link smallholder farmers to input and output markets. The document also stresses the importance of involving value chain actors when evaluating new cassava varieties and agricultural technologies, and facilitating dialog between stakeholders, in order to effectively scale technologies and support livelihoods.
Cassava: Hidden Ingredient in Global Supply ChainsJonathan Newby
This document summarizes the history and current state of cassava production and trade in Asia. It notes that cassava was introduced to Asia in the late 18th-early 19th centuries and is now a major crop. Cassava production in Asia has gone through four phases driven by policy and market changes. Currently, Thailand and Vietnam are two of the largest cassava producers and exporters. The document also discusses cassava consumption, trade flows, and opportunities and challenges for continued development of the Asian cassava sector.
This document discusses the livelihoods of smallholder cassava farmers in Laos. It finds that most farmers grow cassava along with rice and raise livestock. Cassava production has expanded from subsistence to more commercial as Laos has increased cassava exports to Thailand and Vietnam. However, declining soil fertility and lack of soil management practices threaten the long term sustainability of cassava farming. The document proposes working with value chain actors and farmers to increase adoption of improved production and resource management techniques to develop a more sustainable cassava sector.
Cassava markets, value chains and livelihoods in Asia: when uncertain is the...Jonathan Newby
Presentation at GCP21 Conference in the session of Cassava Mosaic Disease in Asia to highlight what is at stake with disease potentially impacting the productivity of this important commercial crop.
This document discusses Vietnam's billion dollar cassava export industry and its importance for smallholder farmers. It notes that Vietnam has exported $1-1.35 billion annually in cassava starch and dried chips for the past 6 years. Cassava production has rapidly increased across Vietnam in different agroecological zones, driven by expanding domestic and global demand. However, Vietnam's dependence on China as an export market makes its farmers vulnerable to volatility in Chinese agricultural policies and commodity prices.
Presentation of cassava value chains 04 mar 2013_englishHo Cao Viet
This document discusses cassava production and value chains in southern Vietnam. It provides data on global and Vietnamese cassava production, trade, and prices. It analyzes cassava productivity, prices, and cultivated areas in southern provinces from 2005-2011. The document describes cassava supply chains for export and domestic markets. It analyzes the financial contributions and value added of farmers, collectors, processors, traders, and factories. Finally, it summarizes feedback from value chain participants on interventions to improve productivity, processing, market information, and contracting.
1) Cassava is a drought-resistant crop that is a staple food and source of income in many African countries. It can remain in the ground for years after harvest.
2) Mozambique has seen increasing cassava production in recent years through improved varieties and farming methods. However, the value chain is not well developed, and most cassava perishes after harvest.
3) The Export Trading Group plans to establish a large-scale cassava processing plant in Mozambique to produce higher value cassava products like starch, flour and processed leaves. Captive farming and outgrower schemes will supply the plant and improve food security.
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.
Brian Clancey from STATPUB.com shares Global Pulses Import - Export data in this insightful presentation. Pulses production, demand, trends in import-export and future outlook as presented at India Pulses & Grains Associaiton's 'Global Pulses Conclave 2012.
Marcos S. Jank
SPECIAL EVENT
Transforming Agriculture: Experiences and Insights from Brazil and Beyond
Co-Organized by IFPRI and Embrapa
MAY 15, 2018 - 12:15 PM TO 01:45 PM EDT
Application of the principles of Sustainable Intensification (SI) on smallhol...ILRI
Presented by G.J. Manyawu, P. Thorne, S. Moyo, A. Omore, B. Lukuyu, H. Katjiuongua, I. Wright and I. Chakoma at the 9th African Dairy Conference and Exhibition Harare, Zimbabwe, 24-26 September 2013
This document summarizes Cambodia's agricultural sector transition over the past 10 years and identifies opportunities and risks going forward. Key points:
1. Agricultural production grew significantly due to expansion of cultivated land and increased yields, but farm profitability stagnated in real terms.
2. Future risks include limited potential for further land expansion, increasing scarcity of agricultural labor, and stagnating profits.
3. New drivers of growth are needed, such as total factor productivity increases and stronger agribusiness linkages, to sustain agricultural development without relying on further input expansion.
Why invest in livestock-based options for livelihoods, healthy lives and a su...ILRI
Keynote Address by Modibo Traore (FAO) at the ILRI@40 Conference on livestock-based options for sustainable food and nutritional security, economic well-being and healthy lives, Nairobi, Kenya, 1 October 2014
KBL is an Indian company that manufactures diesel engines, generators, and agricultural water pumps. It has a 2% market share in India's Rs. 7,000 crore water pump market. Most of KBL's pumps are used for irrigation by small farmers. To increase sales, KBL focuses on states with many small farmers like Punjab, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh. It also engages in initiatives to educate farmers on water conservation and promote its products. However, KBL remains a small player compared to market leaders and needs to strengthen its distribution network and brand awareness.
Policy Framework & Seed Sector Development in PakistanAnjum Ali Buttar
The document discusses Pakistan's ranking in the 2017 Global Food Security Index, challenges facing Pakistan's food security and agriculture sector, and recommendations to improve the country's seed sector and ensure food security. Pakistan ranked 77th out of 113 countries in overall food security. Key issues included low investment in agricultural R&D and lack of transfer of research findings to farmers. The document proposes measures like strengthening seed regulation, promoting underutilized crops, and improving collaboration with international agricultural research organizations.
NEADAP Forage Scan of East Africa Presentation 13 August 2019ProDairy E.A. Ltd
The document summarizes constraints facing the forage sub-sector in East Africa and provides recommendations. Common constraints include low forage quality, lack of seeds and planting materials, and seasonality issues. Forage quality is often low due to high fiber content and low protein levels. Seed availability is limited by few varieties and poor distribution systems. Seasonality is a challenge due to rain dependence and lack of preservation methods. Recommendations include improving forage quality through better species, fertilization, and cutting stages. Increased availability and accessibility of high-quality seeds is also recommended along with rainwater harvesting and forage preservation. Overall recommendations emphasize developing a full package of knowledge and skills for farmers from seed to feed to milk production.
Future scenarios for pig sector development in Vietnam: Results from an updat...ILRI
The document summarizes the results of an economic model analyzing future scenarios for Vietnam's pig sector. The base scenario projects that traditional pork consumption will increase 57% over 10 years while modern pork consumption doubles. Maize imports are projected to reach 4 million tons by 2023 to meet growing feed demand. Alternative scenarios examining higher income growth, technological changes, and policy options suggest the modern pig sector will likely remain small, around 4-8% of production over the next decade.
The document discusses agricultural input policies in the Philippines across different time periods. It describes how fertilizer and seed policies evolved from heavy subsidies and price controls during the Green Revolution era to market liberalization and reduced subsidies today. It analyzes the strengths and weaknesses of major agricultural programs and how current policies aim to promote private sector participation and food security through trade openness and low import tariffs.
This document analyzes the impact of extreme weather shocks on regional trade flows in COMESA and ECOWAS countries using panel data methods. It finds that biophysical variables like rainfall, temperature, and NDVI are strongly correlated with agricultural production and net exports. When controlling for production, these variables remain excellent predictors of trade flows. The analysis also finds historical evidence that deficit and surplus rainfall areas often co-exist regionally, indicating potential to mitigate production losses through trade. Overall, the results suggest climate variables are key for agriculture and resilience can be enhanced by facilitating intra-regional trade of surpluses from good rainfall areas to deficits.
Measuring policy distortions along agricultural value chains: Lessons from Af...IFPRI-PIM
This document summarizes research analyzing the impact of government policies on agricultural value chains in 4 countries. It studied 9 commodity value chains, calculating Nominal Rates of Protection at different points to see how policies affect incentives. The key findings were that in Ethiopia, policies taxed participants, while in India some were protected and others taxed. In Nigeria, palm oil farmers were protected by policy while cocoa farmers experienced disincentives. Government interventions can have varying impacts along the value chain.
This document discusses Vietnam's billion dollar cassava export industry and its importance for smallholder farmers. It notes that Vietnam has exported $1-1.35 billion annually in cassava starch and dried chips for the past 6 years. Cassava production has rapidly increased across Vietnam in different agroecological zones, driven by expanding domestic and global demand. However, Vietnam's dependence on China as an export market makes its farmers vulnerable to volatility in Chinese agricultural policies and commodity prices.
Presentation of cassava value chains 04 mar 2013_englishHo Cao Viet
This document discusses cassava production and value chains in southern Vietnam. It provides data on global and Vietnamese cassava production, trade, and prices. It analyzes cassava productivity, prices, and cultivated areas in southern provinces from 2005-2011. The document describes cassava supply chains for export and domestic markets. It analyzes the financial contributions and value added of farmers, collectors, processors, traders, and factories. Finally, it summarizes feedback from value chain participants on interventions to improve productivity, processing, market information, and contracting.
1) Cassava is a drought-resistant crop that is a staple food and source of income in many African countries. It can remain in the ground for years after harvest.
2) Mozambique has seen increasing cassava production in recent years through improved varieties and farming methods. However, the value chain is not well developed, and most cassava perishes after harvest.
3) The Export Trading Group plans to establish a large-scale cassava processing plant in Mozambique to produce higher value cassava products like starch, flour and processed leaves. Captive farming and outgrower schemes will supply the plant and improve food security.
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.
Brian Clancey from STATPUB.com shares Global Pulses Import - Export data in this insightful presentation. Pulses production, demand, trends in import-export and future outlook as presented at India Pulses & Grains Associaiton's 'Global Pulses Conclave 2012.
Marcos S. Jank
SPECIAL EVENT
Transforming Agriculture: Experiences and Insights from Brazil and Beyond
Co-Organized by IFPRI and Embrapa
MAY 15, 2018 - 12:15 PM TO 01:45 PM EDT
Application of the principles of Sustainable Intensification (SI) on smallhol...ILRI
Presented by G.J. Manyawu, P. Thorne, S. Moyo, A. Omore, B. Lukuyu, H. Katjiuongua, I. Wright and I. Chakoma at the 9th African Dairy Conference and Exhibition Harare, Zimbabwe, 24-26 September 2013
This document summarizes Cambodia's agricultural sector transition over the past 10 years and identifies opportunities and risks going forward. Key points:
1. Agricultural production grew significantly due to expansion of cultivated land and increased yields, but farm profitability stagnated in real terms.
2. Future risks include limited potential for further land expansion, increasing scarcity of agricultural labor, and stagnating profits.
3. New drivers of growth are needed, such as total factor productivity increases and stronger agribusiness linkages, to sustain agricultural development without relying on further input expansion.
Why invest in livestock-based options for livelihoods, healthy lives and a su...ILRI
Keynote Address by Modibo Traore (FAO) at the ILRI@40 Conference on livestock-based options for sustainable food and nutritional security, economic well-being and healthy lives, Nairobi, Kenya, 1 October 2014
KBL is an Indian company that manufactures diesel engines, generators, and agricultural water pumps. It has a 2% market share in India's Rs. 7,000 crore water pump market. Most of KBL's pumps are used for irrigation by small farmers. To increase sales, KBL focuses on states with many small farmers like Punjab, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh. It also engages in initiatives to educate farmers on water conservation and promote its products. However, KBL remains a small player compared to market leaders and needs to strengthen its distribution network and brand awareness.
Policy Framework & Seed Sector Development in PakistanAnjum Ali Buttar
The document discusses Pakistan's ranking in the 2017 Global Food Security Index, challenges facing Pakistan's food security and agriculture sector, and recommendations to improve the country's seed sector and ensure food security. Pakistan ranked 77th out of 113 countries in overall food security. Key issues included low investment in agricultural R&D and lack of transfer of research findings to farmers. The document proposes measures like strengthening seed regulation, promoting underutilized crops, and improving collaboration with international agricultural research organizations.
NEADAP Forage Scan of East Africa Presentation 13 August 2019ProDairy E.A. Ltd
The document summarizes constraints facing the forage sub-sector in East Africa and provides recommendations. Common constraints include low forage quality, lack of seeds and planting materials, and seasonality issues. Forage quality is often low due to high fiber content and low protein levels. Seed availability is limited by few varieties and poor distribution systems. Seasonality is a challenge due to rain dependence and lack of preservation methods. Recommendations include improving forage quality through better species, fertilization, and cutting stages. Increased availability and accessibility of high-quality seeds is also recommended along with rainwater harvesting and forage preservation. Overall recommendations emphasize developing a full package of knowledge and skills for farmers from seed to feed to milk production.
Future scenarios for pig sector development in Vietnam: Results from an updat...ILRI
The document summarizes the results of an economic model analyzing future scenarios for Vietnam's pig sector. The base scenario projects that traditional pork consumption will increase 57% over 10 years while modern pork consumption doubles. Maize imports are projected to reach 4 million tons by 2023 to meet growing feed demand. Alternative scenarios examining higher income growth, technological changes, and policy options suggest the modern pig sector will likely remain small, around 4-8% of production over the next decade.
The document discusses agricultural input policies in the Philippines across different time periods. It describes how fertilizer and seed policies evolved from heavy subsidies and price controls during the Green Revolution era to market liberalization and reduced subsidies today. It analyzes the strengths and weaknesses of major agricultural programs and how current policies aim to promote private sector participation and food security through trade openness and low import tariffs.
This document analyzes the impact of extreme weather shocks on regional trade flows in COMESA and ECOWAS countries using panel data methods. It finds that biophysical variables like rainfall, temperature, and NDVI are strongly correlated with agricultural production and net exports. When controlling for production, these variables remain excellent predictors of trade flows. The analysis also finds historical evidence that deficit and surplus rainfall areas often co-exist regionally, indicating potential to mitigate production losses through trade. Overall, the results suggest climate variables are key for agriculture and resilience can be enhanced by facilitating intra-regional trade of surpluses from good rainfall areas to deficits.
Measuring policy distortions along agricultural value chains: Lessons from Af...IFPRI-PIM
This document summarizes research analyzing the impact of government policies on agricultural value chains in 4 countries. It studied 9 commodity value chains, calculating Nominal Rates of Protection at different points to see how policies affect incentives. The key findings were that in Ethiopia, policies taxed participants, while in India some were protected and others taxed. In Nigeria, palm oil farmers were protected by policy while cocoa farmers experienced disincentives. Government interventions can have varying impacts along the value chain.
The document discusses smallholder cassava production in Asia, focusing on production, trade, market dynamics, and recommendations. Global cassava production has increased from 2007 to 2009, with Thailand and Vietnam being the largest exporters. China imports over 60% of its cassava to meet growing demand. The document recommends improving productivity and value-adding opportunities for smallholder farmers through better processing, credit access, and new cassava varieties.
The document provides information on conducting a food loss and waste value chain selection process. It outlines the 5 steps of the process: 1) planning FLW value chain selection, 2) framing the FLW objective, 3) identifying and prioritizing value chains, 4) collecting data on the value chains, and 5) holding a validation workshop. The document then provides examples of applying the process, including analyzing the fresh fine bean export value chain in one country and comparing food waste findings among consumers and vendors. Key value chains are prioritized based on criteria like economic, environmental, and social impacts.
This business plan outlines a proposed organic farm called Freedom Farm. The goals are to establish organic farming practices within 3 years, sell fully organic within 4 years, increase cash flow over 7 years, and replace machinery within 10 years. The plan discusses the organic industry outlook, the farm location and capital expenses. It proposes a crop rotation, outlines labor needs, and identifies processing and retail customers. Financial projections estimate increasing revenues and profits over 10 years, with an IRR of 12.2%. The plan also addresses challenges around certification, costs, competition and market forces.
3rd Africa Rice Congress
Theme 4: Rice policy for food security through smallholder and agribusiness development
Mini symposium2: Policy and price transmission mechanisms affecting rice sector development in Africa
Author: Wailes
Rice production - trading - marketing & current situationHo Cao Viet
This document discusses rice production, trade, and current issues in Vietnam. It provides statistics on rice production and consumption globally and in Vietnam. It then examines Vietnam's rice exports by country in 2013. Current issues with rice production in Vietnam include high costs of production, lack of branding and marketing strategy, and small farm sizes. The document analyzes production costs like fertilizers, pesticides, and labor. It also provides selling prices and profits for farmers from 2010-2011 across provinces. The document concludes with opportunities for cooperation like market studies and improving logistics.
The document summarizes current activities in Asia for CIAT's Asia Team. It discusses ongoing projects on cassava, forages, linking farmers to markets, and land use and climate change in countries like Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, and China. For cassava, it outlines various projects focused on improved varieties, production systems, processing, and managing pests and diseases. For forages, it describes projects integrating forages into livestock and farming systems. It also reviews a project linking smallholder farmers to agricultural markets through collective action and other interventions.
The document outlines Cambodia's agricultural transformation over the past 10 years and identifies opportunities and risks going forward. Key changes include increased productivity, expansion of rice milling, changing labor patterns, and infrastructure growth. Driving forces were policy reforms, investment, technology adoption, and higher food prices. Sustaining growth requires improving the business environment, public-private partnerships, skills development, and strategic national programs. The diagnostic study will analyze four commodities across regions using surveys, focus groups, and comparing to a previous study to inform Cambodia's agricultural roadmap.
Markets and risk for dryland cereals and pulsesDr.Ranjit Kumar
Cereals and pulses grown in dryland region faces several challenges, other than improved production technologies. Declining food demand for cereals and increasing market & price risks for pulses are emerging issues need public policy and researchers attentions.
The document summarizes a presentation on global dairy trends and their implications for Southeast Asia. It discusses characteristics of dairy production in Southeast Asia, including smallholder production and varying government support. It outlines global drivers like population growth and policies around market liberalization. Key trends include increasing scale, value chain development, and emphasis on sustainability and food safety. The presentation concludes that an integrated value chain approach can help address issues and lead to more competitive and sustainable dairy development in Southeast Asia.
On December 8 and 9, a Dairy Expert Roundtable Meeting on “Competitive Dairy Value Chains in Southeast Asia” was held in Muak Lek, Thailand. In this regional meeting, participants from six countries in Southeast Asia discussed how the relatively small dairy value chains could be more competitive and sustainable.
The document discusses opportunities and challenges for value addition and processing of agricultural products in India. It notes that while India is a major producer of many agricultural commodities, it processes less than 2% of its output and wastes a significant portion of crops. The document argues for strategies to increase agro-processing and value addition in India in order to reduce losses, increase incomes, and better utilize agricultural resources.
Harnessing Investments to Transforming Bean Value Chains for Better Incomes a...Hillary 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
Harnessing Investments to Transforming Bean Value Chains for Better Incomes a...Hillary 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
Analysis of milk production, butter marketing and household use of inputs in ...ILRI
Presented by Berhanu Gebremedhin, Kaleb Shiferaw, AzageTegegne and Dirk Hoekstra at Workshop on the 30th International Conference of Agricultural Economists (ICAE), Vancouver, British Columbia, 28 July-2 August 2018
Assessment of the sectoral effects of selected CGIAR technologiesHillary 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
Presentation of Mr. Rogel Marsan of the Cosmic Farm during the Philippine Extension and Advisory Services Network (PhilEASNet) CAR Chapter and AFEN-CAR
Combined Illegal, Unregulated and Unreported (IUU) Vessel List.Christina Parmionova
The best available, up-to-date information on all fishing and related vessels that appear on the illegal, unregulated, and unreported (IUU) fishing vessel lists published by Regional Fisheries Management Organisations (RFMOs) and related organisations. The aim of the site is to improve the effectiveness of the original IUU lists as a tool for a wide variety of stakeholders to better understand and combat illegal fishing and broader fisheries crime.
To date, the following regional organisations maintain or share lists of vessels that have been found to carry out or support IUU fishing within their own or adjacent convention areas and/or species of competence:
Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR)
Commission for the Conservation of Southern Bluefin Tuna (CCSBT)
General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM)
Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC)
International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT)
Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC)
Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organisation (NAFO)
North East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC)
North Pacific Fisheries Commission (NPFC)
South East Atlantic Fisheries Organisation (SEAFO)
South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation (SPRFMO)
Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (SIOFA)
Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC)
The Combined IUU Fishing Vessel List merges all these sources into one list that provides a single reference point to identify whether a vessel is currently IUU listed. Vessels that have been IUU listed in the past and subsequently delisted (for example because of a change in ownership, or because the vessel is no longer in service) are also retained on the site, so that the site contains a full historic record of IUU listed fishing vessels.
Unlike the IUU lists published on individual RFMO websites, which may update vessel details infrequently or not at all, the Combined IUU Fishing Vessel List is kept up to date with the best available information regarding changes to vessel identity, flag state, ownership, location, and operations.
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
How To Cultivate Community Affinity Throughout The Generosity JourneyAggregage
This session will dive into how to create rich generosity experiences that foster long-lasting relationships. You’ll walk away with actionable insights to redefine how you engage with your supporters — emphasizing trust, engagement, and community!
This report explores the significance of border towns and spaces for strengthening responses to young people on the move. In particular it explores the linkages of young people to local service centres with the aim of further developing service, protection, and support strategies for migrant children in border areas across the region. The report is based on a small-scale fieldwork study in the border towns of Chipata and Katete in Zambia conducted in July 2023. Border towns and spaces provide a rich source of information about issues related to the informal or irregular movement of young people across borders, including smuggling and trafficking. They can help build a picture of the nature and scope of the type of movement young migrants undertake and also the forms of protection available to them. Border towns and spaces also provide a lens through which we can better understand the vulnerabilities of young people on the move and, critically, the strategies they use to navigate challenges and access support.
The findings in this report highlight some of the key factors shaping the experiences and vulnerabilities of young people on the move – particularly their proximity to border spaces and how this affects the risks that they face. The report describes strategies that young people on the move employ to remain below the radar of visibility to state and non-state actors due to fear of arrest, detention, and deportation while also trying to keep themselves safe and access support in border towns. These strategies of (in)visibility provide a way to protect themselves yet at the same time also heighten some of the risks young people face as their vulnerabilities are not always recognised by those who could offer support.
In this report we show that the realities and challenges of life and migration in this region and in Zambia need to be better understood for support to be strengthened and tuned to meet the specific needs of young people on the move. This includes understanding the role of state and non-state stakeholders, the impact of laws and policies and, critically, the experiences of the young people themselves. We provide recommendations for immediate action, recommendations for programming to support young people on the move in the two towns that would reduce risk for young people in this area, and recommendations for longer term policy advocacy.
United Nations World Oceans Day 2024; June 8th " Awaken new dephts".Christina Parmionova
The program will expand our perspectives and appreciation for our blue planet, build new foundations for our relationship to the ocean, and ignite a wave of action toward necessary change.
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1. Sustainable cassava value chain for
smallholder farmers in the ASEAN region:
Is there opportunities for economic
growth?
Jonathan Newby
j.newby@cigar.org
Cassava Retreat
8-10 February 2017
Hanoi, Vietnam
2. 1. Update of cassava global and regional
markets.
2. Local value-chain assessments in
2016
3. What does it mean for the program
Outline
The term value chain refers to the full
range of activities that are required to
bring a product from conception, through
the different phases of production to
delivery to final consumers and disposal
after use (Kaplinsky 1999; Kaplinsky and
Morris 2001).
4. Strategic Objectives
• Make affordable, high-quality food readily available to the rural and urban poor
by boosting agricultural productivity and enhancing the nutritional quality of
staple crops
• Promote rural income growth by making smallholder agriculture more
competitive and market oriented through improvements in agricultural value
chains
• Provide the means to make a more intensive and competitive agriculture both
environmentally sustainable and climate smart
Mission
5. Let’s get straight to the point
Is there opportunities for economic growth?
In the short-term:
No. Expect low returns, debt, decline in areas
In the medium-term:
Maybe. Underlying demand for final products remains.
Adoption of existing technologies can boost/maintain yields and income
Need to keep pace with substitutes across scales (farm – deep processing)
In the long-term:
Yes, New technologies and markets
THIS SEASON
EXISITING TEC.
NEW TEC
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Cassava starch
Cassava (fresh and dried)
Increase in production and trade (the good)
Source: Comtrade (1989-2015)
The demand for
carbohydrates continues
to expand as incomes in
Asia grow.
Changing food preferences
and changing diets
New starch applications
being developed
Some decline in traditional
areas (such as paper)
Younger generation in
changing preferences in
traditional cassava eating
locations
8. Not an “economic inferior” good
• Livestock feed
• Paper industry and glues
• Textiles
• Sweeteners
• Processed food sector
• Pharmaceuticals
• Alcohol
• Bioplastics
• Biofuel
Desirable functional traits:
Meat products, sauces, frozen foods, dairy products,
noodles
• High viscosity, firm and elastic texture
• Freeze thaw stability.
• Provide short texture and reduce water
separation
• Smooth texture and paste clarity
• Prevent cracking, good freeze thaw
• Smooth and improve mouth feel
Cost competitive compared to substitutes?
• Maize, sorghum, sugarcane, potatoes, etc
• Oil
9. Sweeteners
44%
Monosodium
Gultamate
(MSG)
18%
Whole Salers
13%
Modified Starch
10%
Paper
7%
Tapioca Pearls
4%
Textile
1%
Other
3%
Starch
Sweeteners
46%
Sugar-hol
5%
Modified Starch
7%
Polyol
2%
Citric Acid
7%
Lactic acid
1%
glutanate
18%
Lysine
5%
Other amino
acids
1% Food
8%
Utilisation of starch in Thailand and China
Thai Domestic use of cassava starch Chinese use of all starch
Source: TTTA
Source: Jin Shu-ren
10. Why Chinese market outlook matters …. (the nervous)
Data source: Comtrade 2015
*Reported by exporters
Cassava (fresh, dried) Cassava starch Total
World To China World To China World To China
All
exporters 2,059 M 1,910 M 2,175 M 1,360 M 4,234 M 3,269 M
100.0% 92.8% 100.0% 62.5% 100.0% 77.2%
Thailand 1,539 M 1,536 M 1,191 M 539 M 2,729 M 2,075 M
74.7% 74.6% 54.8% 24.8% 64.5% 49.0%
Vietnam 399 M 360 M 914 M 808 M 1,312 M 1,168 M
19.4% 17.5% 42.0% 37.2% 31.0% 27.6%
Thailand +
Vietnam 94.1% 92.1% 96.8% 62.0% 95.5% 76.6%
11. Importer Rank Country
Import trade
value (US$) % of imports Cumulative %
1China 781 M 50% 50%
2Indonesia 256 M 16% 66%
3Other Asia, nes 138 M 9% 75%
4Malaysia 75 M 5% 80%
5USA 70 M 4% 84%
6Japan 58 M 4% 88%
7Philippines 35 M 2% 90%
8Singapore 27 M 2% 92%
9Rep. of Korea 11 M 1% 93%
10Netherlands 10 M 1% 93%
11Germany 8 M 1% 94%
Cassava starch: Currently largely an Asian market
*Reported by importersData source: Comtrade 2015
12. Change in Chinese maize price support (the bad)
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Corn starch, Midwest
Rabobank estimates 232 million tons of Chinese maize
stock in 2015/16, forecast to increase to 264 million
tons.
13. That’s a lot of maize in storage!
Rabobank estimates 232 million tons of
Chinese maize stock in 2015/16, forecast
to increase to 264 million tons.
1 cubic metre of maize = 0.76tons
Wembley stadium has a capacity of 4
million cubic metres
= 76 Wembley stadiums of maize in
storage
15. Fall in chip exports from Thailand and Vietnam
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16. Less dramatic fall in starch exports from Thailand
and Vietnam
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17. Logistics are important!
$30MT
$15-20/t +
$10-20 truck and clearance
$-
$20.00
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$120.00
$140.00
Bulkfreightrate(USD/t)
US Gulf to China
19. Activities in 2016: From global to local value chains
Flores
North Sumatra
Daklak
SonlaXayabouli
Kratie
Ayeyarwady
Region ***
Bolikhamxai
Assessment of cassava value chains in
different production and value chain
settings
• Food security zone (Flores)
• Frontier and cross border trade
(Cambodia, Laos)
• Upland sloping systems (Sonla)
• Lead firms (North Sumatra, DakLak)
• Myanmar still awaiting sign-off
• Missing cases
• Intensive processing zones
(Thailand, Tay Ninh and Lampung)
• Feed market (San Miguel
Philippines)
Tay Ninh
Lampung
Bukidnon
Isabela
Thailand
22. Increasing labor costs in a crop
difficult to mechanize to date
Location Daily wage rate
(local currency)
Daily wage rates
(USD/day)
Thailand 300 THB/day $8.50 USD/DAY
Vietnam
(Daklak and Sonla)
150,000 VND/day $6.60 USD/DAY
Indonesia
North Sumatra
70,000IR/day $5.30 USD/DAY
Lao PDR
Bolikhamxai and
Xayabouli)
50,000LAK/day $6.10 USD/DAY
Cambodia
(Southeast Provinces)
20,000KHR/day $5.00 USD/DAY
Myanmar
(Ayeyarwady Region)
3,000MMK/day $2.20 USD/DAY
23. What does this mean for smallholder?
Central Highlands
Vietnam (Ea Sar)
Xayabouli
Lao PDR
(No fertilizer)
Higher prices scenario
Price $66 USD/T $58 USD/T
Yield 15t/ha 30t/ha 11t/ha 30t/ha
Net returns -$ 15
USD/ha
$976
USD/ha
-411
USD/ha
$694
USD/ha
Lower price scenario
Price $53 USD/T $23 USD/T
Net returns - $215
USD/ha
$580
USD/ha
-795
USD/ha
-353
USD/ha
Increasing
productivity (or at
least maintaining it)
will be key to cassava
continuing to be
‘pathway out of
poverty’ for upland
farmers
Is increasing the area
of cultivation to
meet demand a
priority?
24. Assessments with farmers, traders, processors
• Understanding of the value chain and production
systems is setting the priorities for:
• What we do: establishing demonstration trails
based on demand from farmers, traders,
processors.
• Where we do it: locating activities where possible
on factory or trader land or where other
stakeholders (next users) can utilize it for scaling.
• How we evaluate: what is the value proposition or
business case of this next-user scaling it to final
users (farmers)
26. Relationship building with private sector
Develop models for
industry funding on
research and evaluation of
technologies.
Can not be on an
individual factory basis.
Unleash the power of big
data, spatial analysis
Need to develop packages
and membership
payments
27. Fertility management
Large areas of cassava
production occurring
with NO fertilizer used
Declining yields
Contributing to poor
reputation of the crop
and limited
government support
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Netbenefit
Million(kip)
Fertiliser treatment cost
Million (kip)
3.50
0.69
4.50
1.50
2.00
0.88
0.88
Low balanced
Medium balanced
Low balanced + OF
High balanced
Attractive rate of return from improved fertility
management
Example from Lao PDR
(3 locations 2014)
The application of a low
balanced fertilizer regime gave a
200 – 450% rate of return
In some locations still attractive
returns on pushing this into
higher application rates
29. Generally, these results are stable even with falling prices
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Million(kip)
Fertiliser treatment cost
Million (kip)
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2.06
0.39
0.67
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Low balanced
Medium balanced
Low balanced + OF
High balanced
Example from Lao PDR
Even at current prices, these
results would give a 67 – 206%
MRR on investment
Industry and government
support
• Understand local
environment (site specific)
• Get information to farmers
• Make the correct fertilizer
available in local stores
30. Back to the future? Does livestock feed warrant another look?
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Importvalue(BillionUSD)
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Lucern and alfaalfa
Soybean meal
Soybean other
Soybean seed
Soybean
Fish and meat meal
Maize
Vietnam import of animal feed
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Bovine Meat Pigmeat Poultry Meat
31. 2017 Workplan
• Household surveys: understand the current
farming systems and livelihoods of cassava
farmers throughout our 5 country project sites
across typology of value-chains.
• Conduct demonstration trials with value chain
actors: Use our understanding of the value chain
to conduct demonstration trials to determine the
incentives of value chain actors to adopt or
promote technologies
• Develop models for scaling across the typology:
Across the matrix of technologies, value chains
and production systems develop nuanced impact
pathways
• Policy dialogues and learning alliances: evidence
based policy analysis