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http://www.fao.org/globalsoilpartnership/en/
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The Socio-Economic Impact of Fadama III Project in Taraba State: A Case Study...Agriculture Journal IJOEAR
Abstract— The National Fadama Development Project III is a five years action program (2008 - 2013), which is aimed at increasing the income of fadama land and water resource users to reduce rural poverty and increase food security in the community. After five years of its operation in the state, there is need to examine the socio-economic impact of the project so as to appreciate its effectiveness or otherwise towards achieving its set objectives. To achieve this, questionnaires were administered to some of the beneficiary groups to appraise the impact of the project on their annual farm output and farm income. Student t-test was used to test the difference on beneficiaries’ mean farm output and income before and during Fadama III project participation. Findings of this study show that Fadama III project in Jalingo LGA is dominated by male (88.04%) and most of the beneficiaries are middle aged people (31-45 years). The beneficiary’ groups are dominated by married persons (88.04%), most of whom are farmers (93.48%). Greater proportion of the beneficiaries attended one form of formal education or the other, though, only few (19.57%) attained tertiary education level. The mean annual farm output and annual farm income of the project beneficiaries increased by 35.32% (from 63.34 bags to 85.71 bags) and 45.79% (from ₦261,880 to ₦381,790) respectively per annum. Furthermore, test of difference on the average annual farm output and farm income of beneficiaries before and during participation in the project in the study area shows a significant increase in their mean annual output and income. However, the project suffered numerous challenges both from service provider and community officers. These challenges range from inadequate capital, untimely disbursement of inputs, and procurement of substandard materials among others.
“Big picture overview of challenges and opportunities for achieving food security in Asia”, presented by Sohail Malik, Chairman, Innovative Development Strategies (Pvt.) Ltd., Islamabad, Pakistan and Visiting Senior Research Fellow, IFPRI at the ReSAKSS-Asia Conference, Nov 14-16, 2011, in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Reshaping the Food System for Food Security & NutritionExternalEvents
http://www.fao.org/globalsoilpartnership/en/
This presentation was presented during the Eurasian Soil Partnership workshop that was held on 29 February - 02 March 2016 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan and it was made by Shenggen Fan.
The CGIAR Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security, with the Environmental Change Institute, gave this presentation on enhancing climate resilience of food production in the Greater Mekong.
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■ How can the global food system deliver food security for all in the face of the radical changes taking place today?
■ What is the role of trade in improving food security, nutrition, and sustainability?
■ How can international investment best contribute to local food security and better food systems in developing countries?
■ Do voluntary and involuntary migration increase or decrease food security in source countries and host countries?
■ What opportunities does greater data availability open up for improving agriculture and food security?
■ How does reform of developed-country farm support policies affect global food security?
■ How can global governance structures better address problems of food security and nutrition?
■ What major trends and events affected food security and nutrition across the globe in 2017?
The 2018 Global Food Policy Report also presents data tables and visualizations for several key food policy indicators, including country-level data on hunger, agricultural spending and research investment, and projections for future agricultural production and consumption. In addition to illustrative figures, tables, and a timeline of food policy events in 2017, the report includes the results of a global opinion poll on globalization and the current state of food policy.
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• Rural development programs make the biggest impact per dollar spent.
– Designed to benefit rural communities
– Provide the basic building blocks for rural development
– Loan guarantees are a particularly powerful tool since they leverage investment from other private and public lenders.
• Farm commodity programs are probably the least efficient policy mechanisms for promoting rural community well-being.
– Key exception = farm-dependent areas
• If rural community outcomes are a primary policy goal and assuming finite federal resources, experts in recommend shifting public investments away from direct payments and into targeted rural development programs.
– But politically difficult
• Efforts to promote broad rural community development, provide for nonfarm employment, and sustain rural amenities and quality of life may be more important to the well-being of most farm families than benefits from traditional farm programs
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having a mean age of 43 years and mean number of years of experience of 17. Majority of them acquired
secondary school education while practicing Christianity and were engaged in the production of both crops
and animals (mixed farming), having mean farm size of 0.8 ha in scattered plots and mean annual income
of N71,400 which was regarded as low income. Most of the farmers were not members to any farmers’
cooperative society. The predominant SAPs adopted included crop rotation, compost manure, and use of
tolerant varieties. Furthermore, socioeconomic characteristics of the rural farmers were observed to have
strong influence on adoption of SAPs by the farmers. The constraints to the adoption of SAPs among farmers
were socioeconomic, political, and institutional. The null hypothesis tested using F-test was rejected at 5%
level of significance. Consequently, it was concluded that socioeconomic characteristics of farmers actually
influenced adoption of SAPs, though there were identified constraints that limited the level of adoption
of such SAPs which if mitigated will improve adoption of the SAPs. Based on the study findings, the
policy recommendations were that relevant agencies should ensure vigorous dissemination of information
to farmers on available windows to low interest rate agricultural credit facilities by the government; reform
in land tenure system should be facilitated to support adoption of SAPs; Nigerian agricultural extension
program should be restructured to reflect sustainable agricultural context and emphasis; and farmers should
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will encourage adoption of SAPs and ensure that maximum result is achieved.
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■ How can the global food system deliver food security for all in the face of the radical changes taking place today?
■ What is the role of trade in improving food security, nutrition, and sustainability?
■ How can international investment best contribute to local food security and better food systems in developing countries?
■ Do voluntary and involuntary migration increase or decrease food security in source countries and host countries?
■ What opportunities does greater data availability open up for improving agriculture and food security?
■ How does reform of developed-country farm support policies affect global food security?
■ How can global governance structures better address problems of food security and nutrition?
■ What major trends and events affected food security and nutrition across the globe in 2017?
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• Rural development programs make the biggest impact per dollar spent.
– Designed to benefit rural communities
– Provide the basic building blocks for rural development
– Loan guarantees are a particularly powerful tool since they leverage investment from other private and public lenders.
• Farm commodity programs are probably the least efficient policy mechanisms for promoting rural community well-being.
– Key exception = farm-dependent areas
• If rural community outcomes are a primary policy goal and assuming finite federal resources, experts in recommend shifting public investments away from direct payments and into targeted rural development programs.
– But politically difficult
• Efforts to promote broad rural community development, provide for nonfarm employment, and sustain rural amenities and quality of life may be more important to the well-being of most farm families than benefits from traditional farm programs
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Multistage, random, and systematic sampling procedures were employed to select 160 respondents for
the study. The collected data were analyzed using relevant descriptive and inferential statistics suitable
for each objective. The result showed that majority of the respondents were females who were married,
having a mean age of 43 years and mean number of years of experience of 17. Majority of them acquired
secondary school education while practicing Christianity and were engaged in the production of both crops
and animals (mixed farming), having mean farm size of 0.8 ha in scattered plots and mean annual income
of N71,400 which was regarded as low income. Most of the farmers were not members to any farmers’
cooperative society. The predominant SAPs adopted included crop rotation, compost manure, and use of
tolerant varieties. Furthermore, socioeconomic characteristics of the rural farmers were observed to have
strong influence on adoption of SAPs by the farmers. The constraints to the adoption of SAPs among farmers
were socioeconomic, political, and institutional. The null hypothesis tested using F-test was rejected at 5%
level of significance. Consequently, it was concluded that socioeconomic characteristics of farmers actually
influenced adoption of SAPs, though there were identified constraints that limited the level of adoption
of such SAPs which if mitigated will improve adoption of the SAPs. Based on the study findings, the
policy recommendations were that relevant agencies should ensure vigorous dissemination of information
to farmers on available windows to low interest rate agricultural credit facilities by the government; reform
in land tenure system should be facilitated to support adoption of SAPs; Nigerian agricultural extension
program should be restructured to reflect sustainable agricultural context and emphasis; and farmers should
be encouraged to seek meteorological information to minimize risks from adverse weather conditions. This
will encourage adoption of SAPs and ensure that maximum result is achieved.
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Introduction
Willie Nelson net worth is a testament to his enduring influence and success in many fields. Born on April 29, 1933, in Abbott, Texas. Nelson's journey from a humble beginning to becoming one of the most iconic figures in American music is nothing short of inspirational. His net worth, which estimated to be around $25 million as of 2024. reflects a career that is as diverse as it is prolific.
Early Life and Musical Beginnings
Humble Origins
Willie Hugh Nelson was born during the Great Depression. a time of significant economic hardship in the United States. Raised by his grandparents. Nelson found solace and inspiration in music from an early age. His grandmother taught him to play the guitar. setting the stage for what would become an illustrious career.
First Steps in Music
Nelson's initial foray into the music industry was fraught with challenges. He moved to Nashville, Tennessee, to pursue his dreams, but success did not come . Working as a songwriter, Nelson penned hits for other artists. which helped him gain a foothold in the competitive music scene. His songwriting skills contributed to his early earnings. laying the foundation for his net worth.
Rise to Stardom
Breakthrough Albums
The 1970s marked a turning point in Willie Nelson's career. His albums "Shotgun Willie" (1973), "Red Headed Stranger" (1975). and "Stardust" (1978) received critical acclaim and commercial success. These albums not only solidified his position in the country music genre. but also introduced his music to a broader audience. The success of these albums played a crucial role in boosting Willie Nelson net worth.
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Willie Nelson net worth is also attributed to his extensive catalog of hit songs. Tracks like "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain," "On the Road Again," and "Always on My Mind" have become timeless classics. These songs have not only earned Nelson large royalties but have also ensured his continued relevance in the music industry.
Acting and Film Career
Hollywood Ventures
In addition to his music career, Willie Nelson has also made a mark in Hollywood. His distinctive personality and on-screen presence have landed him roles in several films and television shows. Notable appearances include roles in "The Electric Horseman" (1979), "Honeysuckle Rose" (1980), and "Barbarosa" (1982). These acting gigs have added a significant amount to Willie Nelson net worth.
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1. 1
Floods and Natural Disasters in South Asia: Implications for Food Security
Paul Dorosh
International Food Policy Research Institute
“Addressing the Needs of Internally Displaced Persons in Pakistan”
IFPRI Seminar
Washington, D.C.
September 11, 2014
2. Plan of Presentation
•South Asia Floods
•The 2014 Pakistan Flood
•Extent of Flooding
•Wheat Production, Stocks and Prices
•Lessons from Other South Asia Experience
•The 1998 Bangladesh Flood
•Livelihood Support Programs and Welfare Transfers
•Recent Research Findings
•Long-term Effects of Floods on Internal Migration
•Other Research on Environmental Shocks in Pakistan
•Concluding Observations
3. Pakistan and South Asia Floods, 1985-2014Number of Displaced People
3
Source:Dartmouth Flood Observatory (2014).(data accessed September 9, 2014)
http://www.dartmouth.edu/~floods/Archives/index.html
01020304050607080198519871989199119931995199719992001200320052007200920112013 Thousands of displaced people PakistanOther South Asia
4. Pakistan and South Asia Floods, 1985-2014Area Affected
4
Source:Dartmouth Flood Observatory (2014). (data accessed September 9, 2014)
http://www.dartmouth.edu/~floods/Archives/index.html
05001000150020002500300035004000 Area in thousand square km PakistanSouth Asia
10. Pakistan: Initial and Estimated Peak Wheat Stocks* 1991-92 to 2014
* Peak wheat stocks are estimated as end-April stocks plus May-June domestic procurement.
024681012 1991-921993-941995-961997-981999-002001-022003-042005-062007-082009-102011-122013-14(million tons) Initial StocksIntial Stocks + Domestic Procurement
11. The 1998 Floods in Bangladesh
•From early July to the end of September 1998, floods covered much of Bangladesh
•At their peak on 7 September, 1998, 51 percent of the country was under water.
•The floods caused 2.04 million tons of losses to rice production , equal to 17.9 percent of target national rice production for the first half of 1998/99.
•Yet, no reported deaths from starvation occurred after the flood and food markets were stable.
12. Bangladesh 1998: Private Sector Imports
•As part of its price stabilization strategy, the government of Bangladesh encouraged private sector imports through the elimination of a 2.5 percent import tax on rice and other measures.
•In response to market incentives, hundreds of private sector traders imported an estimated 2.42 million tons of rice from July 1998 to April 1999 (according to official data).
•Government net distribution in this period was 1.58 million tons, only 0.19 million tons more than originally planned.
13. Bangladesh 1998 Floods Household Borrowing
•In order to cope with the loss of incomes from the floods, most poor and flood-exposed households borrowed heavily from private sector sources.
•Even fifteen months after the flood, household debts still averaged about 1.5 month’s average consumption for the 64.2% of flood-exposed households in the bottom 40% of the expenditure distribution who were in debt.
•To eliminate borrowing following the flood would have required a transfer of approximately $100 for each household.
•At the national level, total private borrowing by households may have reached $1.0 to $1.5 billion, equivalent to nearly one- fourth of total government expenditures in 1998–99, and about double of the combined annual loan disbursements of GrameenBank and BRAC at that time.
14. Bangladesh 1998 Floods Household Coping Mechanisms
•Private borrowing was the dominant coping mechanism for flood-exposed households
•Public and NGO interventions, though well targeted, were too small to have a major impact on household food security
•Poor households bore the weight of substantially increased debt more than a year after the floods
•Given the sharp increase in debt for the poor, there was a need for additional efforts in providing rural employment, transfers and credit to poor households following the flood
15. SOUTH ASIA –LESSONS Incorporating Livelihood Strategies in Relief and Rehabilitation
•Social protection has to be prioritized in a disaster response so the most vulnerable groups are protected.
–Awareness-raising is an important component to ensure participation.
•Encourage active participation of key stakeholders from a multi-sector base as well as the community, in the decisions made for each program.
–Activities, where possible, should be linked with government, local enterprises, organizations and industries.
•Interventions need to be tailored to target specific needs of different groups
•Enhance livelihood opportunities for people through provision of temporary work schemes
–debris clearance, construction, public awareness, project management, assessments, etc.
16. SOUTH ASIA –LESSONS Incorporating Livelihood Strategies in Relief and Rehabilitation
•Partnering with NGOs
–in sustainable livelihood support (provision of seeds and tools, animals, capacity building).NGOs can play a big part in relief initiatives and micro- crediting.
•Developing forums and focus groups for particular industries
–to pool resources, share equipment and experiences, and support each other as well as plan for the future.Setting up a community funding scheme can help people restart businesses.
•Availing of loans
–from the government or private sector and utilizing government grants can fill consumption shortfalls.
•Enhancing skills through training
–to supply more construction sector artisans (masons, carpenters, electricians etc) and training them in hazard-resistant construction technology can upgrade the future workforce.
•Compensation should be paid to people without delay to enable them to rebuild their lives.
17. 17
Heat Stress Increases Long-term Human Migration in Rural Pakistan
Mueller, Valerie; Gray, Clark; and Kosec, Katrina. 2014. Heat stress increases long-term human migration in rural Pakistan. Nature Climate Change4: 182-185.
18. Migration and Income Data
•Pakistan Rural Household Panel Survey (1986- 1991) collected by IFPRI
–Punjab, Sindh, and NWFP
–726 households from 41 villages
–Pre-migration individual and household information taken from 1991 for migration regressions
–Panel used to estimate weather effects on income
•2001 (PIDE) and 2012 (IFPRI) Tracking Surveys for 1991 PRHS
–Create person-year dataset over 21-year period
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21. Summary of Findings
1.Controlling for other factors, temperature extremes (but NOT FLOODING) have a statistically significant effect on the long- term migration of men in Pakistan.
-Extreme high-temperature scenario predicts a 12 percent increase in male migration
2.Annual agricultural and non-farm income affected by temperature
3.Asset and land poor are more likely to move which is consistent with low financial barriers to move and effects on non-farm income
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22. Droughts, Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation Options for Water and Food In Pakistan
Tingju Zhu, Hua Xie, Claudia Ringler, M. Mohsin Iqbal, Timothy Sulser, M. Arif Goheer
International Food Policy Research Institute & GCISC
23. CC Conclusions
•Hydrological impacts of climate change vary widely across scenario for the Indus River basin; considerable uncertainties exist in current climate model projections
•The impacts on crop yields of key staples are always negative, primarily due to higher temperatures under CC
•A combination of very high improvement in agricultural R&D and improved irrigation efficiency can achieve the best outcomes for Pakistan under climate change
•Increasing reservoir storage alone will unlikely improve crop productivity and production; however storage is important to address intra-and inter-annual water variability
24. References
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del Ninno, Carlo, Paul A. Dorosh and Lisa C. Smith. 2003. “Public Policy, Markets and Household Coping Strategies in Bangladesh: Avoiding a Food Security Crisis Following the 1998 Floods”. World Development. 31(7):1221-1238.
Dorosh, Paul, Sohail Malik and MarikaKrausova. 2011. “Rehabilitating agriculture and promoting food security following the 2010 Pakistan floods”, Pakistan Development Review49(3): 167-192.
Mueller, Valerie; Gray, Clark; and Kosec, Katrina. 2014. Heat stress increases long-term human migration in rural Pakistan. Nature Climate Change4: 182-185.
World Bank Independent Evaluation Group. 2010. Response to Pakistan’s Floods: Evaluative Lessons and Opportunity.
Zhu, T., C. Ringler, M. Iqbal, T.B. Sulser, and M.A. Goheer. 2013. Climate change impacts and adaptation options for water and food in Pakistan: scenario analysis using an integrated global water and food projections model. Water International 38(5): 651-669.