Two third of Nepal's population depends on agriculture but struggles to produce adequate food for its people and imports around NPR 200 billion worth of food products each year. Inefficient production practices mainly because of lack of technologies resulting into negative margin for majority of the producers. Many farmers, particularly the young farmers are interested to adapt new technologies to reduce drudgery and production cost, to enhance input-use-efficiency and to generate more profit. In addition, due to a higher rate of male out-migration, we should be focused on a series of technology focused programs and projects.
Some already tested and proven technologies for examples use of genomic selection to enhance plant and livestock productivity, use of remote sensing data to uniform distribution of fertilizers and other farm chemicals, use of sexed semen to produce female calves for higher milk production, precision nutrient and water management technologies, use of scale-appropriate mechanization, disease resistance varieties of plant and animal species are common practices in developed world. As many of these technologies are already tested and proven elsewhere, a small investment and optimization to custom in Nepalese context can bring a big return to Nepalese agriculture. For export, Nepal has a huge potential to produce premium and organic agri-products along with some optimized indigenous technology to export in international markets.
New technology, market and risk management need to go together for better results. Government led risk management programs in big sectors like cereals, poultry, dairy and other commercial enterprises would greatly help in increasing efficiency of the sector and encourage new investments. There is also substantial outreach and investment required to smallholder subsistence farms for certifying the premium and organic products. However, the adoption of technologies generated in other countries have potential social, economic, human, animal, and ecosystem health impacts and slow adoption. Nevertheless, through training, investments and mobilization in technology uptake and commercialization may overcome these shortcomings. In conclusion, Nepal can adopt technologies and best practices from around the world to reduce food import while it can also export premium agri-products in international markets.
Cattle in sustainable, healthy food systems: Perspectives from AfricaILRI
Cattle play an important economic and cultural role in Africa. Africa is home to 360 million cattle, with Ethiopia and Kenya having the largest populations. Cattle are raised on small farms and vast rangelands, with about one third of African rangelands used for livestock production. While cattle provide meat, they also have multiple functions for livelihoods across Africa. However, changes are needed to sustainably meet the growing demand for beef, contribute to development, and mitigate environmental and social harms. Interventions to improve genetics, health, feeding, markets, and input delivery could significantly boost cattle productivity across Africa.
1) The document discusses priorities for reshaping the global agri-food system through global cooperation in order to address challenges to human nutrition and planetary health.
2) It recommends targeting investments in key technologies for health and the environment like improved, climate-resilient crop varieties and nutrition-driven technologies to help end hunger and malnutrition.
3) Global cooperation on issues like addressing cross-boundary diseases, implementing climate-smart agriculture, and closing the gender gap in agriculture will be important, and effective governance mechanisms are needed to monitor progress.
Agricultural research aims to increase food production through creating new organisms and altering existing ones to develop products that benefit plants and animals. This could help boost crop and livestock yields, improve soil productivity, reduce losses from disease and insects, and allow for more efficient farming equipment. However, there are also risks like increased antibiotic resistance, new diseases, fewer family farms, and greater environmental impacts. Overall, agricultural research has provided benefits like higher-yielding and more nutritious foods, though it has led to farm consolidation with fewer producers.
Poster prepared by An Notenbaert, BirthePaul, J. McFadzean, Simon Fraval, J. Morris, Mario Herrero and Mats Lannerstad for the Maziwa Zaidi Policy Forum, Dar es Salaam, 23-24 May 2017
This document discusses the role of science in addressing the gender dimensions of small-scale, climate-smart food systems. It notes that women make up a large portion of the agricultural workforce in developing countries but often have limited access to resources and technologies. Science can play a role in developing climate-smart technologies and practices that are suited to women's needs and priorities. It provides examples of technologies that could benefit women, such as threshers to reduce post-harvest losses, solar-powered irrigation pumps, and ICTs to provide useful climate information. The document argues that science must work to improve the collection of gender-disaggregated data and make research more responsive to the needs of vulnerable groups like women.
Cattle in sustainable, healthy food systems: Perspectives from AfricaILRI
Cattle play an important economic and cultural role in Africa. Africa is home to 360 million cattle, with Ethiopia and Kenya having the largest populations. Cattle are raised on small farms and vast rangelands, with about one third of African rangelands used for livestock production. While cattle provide meat, they also have multiple functions for livelihoods across Africa. However, changes are needed to sustainably meet the growing demand for beef, contribute to development, and mitigate environmental and social harms. Interventions to improve genetics, health, feeding, markets, and input delivery could significantly boost cattle productivity across Africa.
1) The document discusses priorities for reshaping the global agri-food system through global cooperation in order to address challenges to human nutrition and planetary health.
2) It recommends targeting investments in key technologies for health and the environment like improved, climate-resilient crop varieties and nutrition-driven technologies to help end hunger and malnutrition.
3) Global cooperation on issues like addressing cross-boundary diseases, implementing climate-smart agriculture, and closing the gender gap in agriculture will be important, and effective governance mechanisms are needed to monitor progress.
Agricultural research aims to increase food production through creating new organisms and altering existing ones to develop products that benefit plants and animals. This could help boost crop and livestock yields, improve soil productivity, reduce losses from disease and insects, and allow for more efficient farming equipment. However, there are also risks like increased antibiotic resistance, new diseases, fewer family farms, and greater environmental impacts. Overall, agricultural research has provided benefits like higher-yielding and more nutritious foods, though it has led to farm consolidation with fewer producers.
Poster prepared by An Notenbaert, BirthePaul, J. McFadzean, Simon Fraval, J. Morris, Mario Herrero and Mats Lannerstad for the Maziwa Zaidi Policy Forum, Dar es Salaam, 23-24 May 2017
This document discusses the role of science in addressing the gender dimensions of small-scale, climate-smart food systems. It notes that women make up a large portion of the agricultural workforce in developing countries but often have limited access to resources and technologies. Science can play a role in developing climate-smart technologies and practices that are suited to women's needs and priorities. It provides examples of technologies that could benefit women, such as threshers to reduce post-harvest losses, solar-powered irrigation pumps, and ICTs to provide useful climate information. The document argues that science must work to improve the collection of gender-disaggregated data and make research more responsive to the needs of vulnerable groups like women.
EcoHealth in action in Southeast Asia: Results and experiences from six trans...ILRI
Presentation by Jeff Gilbert, Fred Unger, Rainer Assé, Korapin Tohtubtian, Lucy Lapar, Hung Nguyen-Viet, Delia Grace and Purvi Mehta at the First African Regional Conference of the International Association on Ecology and Health (Africa 2013 Ecohealth), Grand Bassam , Côte d'Ivoire, 1-5 October 2013.
Presentation of kharif paddy stabilisationcinicell
Kharif Paddy Stabilisation is one of the themes that CInI is anchoring. the focus is on developing standard package of practice that will be followed across the CInI east region that covers basically Jharkhand and Orissa tribal belt.
Sustained food safety action for improved nutrition and health of AfricansILRI
Presentation by Silvia Alonso, Delia Grace, Kristina Roesel, Namukolo Covic and John McDermott at the 9th annual Africa Day for Food and Nutrition Security, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 4 December 2018.
Policy and impact at scale: Pig breeding in Nagaland, IndiaILRI
This document summarizes the development and launch of a pig breeding policy in Nagaland, India to address issues like rampant cross breeding. The policy was informed by ILRI's feeding trials, genome studies, and stakeholder consultations. It aims to impact the 1.4 million pig rearers in Nagaland. Key learnings included building credibility through evidence, gaining trust, and proactive bureaucracy. The policy's high acceptance level indicates it can effectively impact large populations.
Presentation at the Low Emissions Livestock: Supporting Policy Making and Implementation through Science in East Africa regional awareness raising workshop held at the UN Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia between 2 and 4 July 2018.
CGIAR Research Program on Livestock and Fish, Value for MoneyCGIAR
CGIAR is a global partnership focused on research for food security. It works on improving small-scale livestock and fish production systems to better meet the needs of poor people. Key approaches include taking a whole value chain perspective, focusing on select chains with potential for pro-poor transformation, and working with partners on integrated interventions. Research addresses constraints in smallholder dairy, sheep/goat, pig, and aquaculture systems. The goal is to increase productivity in a sustainable and equitable manner to improve poor people's access to affordable animal-source foods.
Environmental footprint of African livestock systems- case studies in Kenya ILRI
Presented by Phyllis Ndung’u at the Tropentag 2021―Towards shifting paradigms in agriculture for a healthy and sustainable future, 15-17 September 2021
The Bhoochetana Project in Karnataka, India aims to improve soil health, water management, and introduce soil and water conservation techniques. It also promotes integrated soil and nutrient management, crop diversification, optimal sowing times, and integrated pest management. The project has benefited over 4.75 million farmers over 5 years, improved management practices on 7.4 million hectares of rainfed land, increased crop yields by 3-14 times, and increased agricultural growth over 5% since 2009.
This document outlines ILRI's proposed Impact at Scale program, which aims to ensure research outputs are translated into outcomes and impact at a large scale. The program would be responsible for managing scaling/development projects where ILRI leads or partners, ensuring proven technologies and approaches are adopted widely. It discusses donors requesting ILRI scale interventions, CGIAR centers' comparative advantages, and proposes an organizational structure. Key points are demonstrating research relevance, influencing project design, and maximizing chances of meeting targets for large-scale impact.
Food safety and informal markets: Animal products in sub-Saharan AfricaILRI
This document summarizes a presentation about food safety and informal markets for animal products in sub-Saharan Africa. It notes that a large number of deaths per year are associated with agriculture, many occurring in developing countries, and that zoonoses and foodborne diseases cost $84 billion annually. It then discusses how informal markets play a major role in food security and safety in sub-Saharan Africa, handling most animal source foods, but that food safety management there focuses more on hazards than actual risks. It stresses that efforts to improve food safety in these markets must be pro-poor, risk-based, involve all actors, and consider gender, cultural and economic factors.
The COVID-19 pandemic and livestock GHG emissions in Northern KenyaILRI
Presented by Michael Graham, Philemon Chelanga, Francesco Fava, Nathan Jensen, Sonja Leitner and Lutz Merbold at the Tropentag 2021―Towards shifting paradigms in agriculture for a healthy and sustainable future, 15-17 September 2021
Zoonoses and food safety related activities in APHCA member statesILRI
Presented by Jeff Gilbert at the joint Animal Production and Health Commission for Asia and the Pacific (APHCA) - World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) regional workshop on zoonoses, food-borne diseases and antimicrobial resistance, Thimphu, Bhutan, 24-25 September 2013.
Poster prepared by ACGG Team for the 7th Multi-Stakeholder Partnership Meeting of the Global Agenda for Sustainable Livestock, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 8–12 May 2017
Opportunities for research to help smallholders engage with biotechnology. m...ExternalEvents
This document discusses opportunities for biotechnology research to help smallholder farmers. It defines biotechnology broadly as any application using biological systems or organisms to develop products or processes. While biotechnology is often associated with genetics and GMOs, it also includes techniques like artificial insemination and biofertilizers that have been used for a long time. The document outlines new biotechnologies being developed for crops, livestock, fish and other sectors in Asia and the Pacific to meet growing demands. It also discusses challenges for smallholder adoption, like complex risks, and recommends research focus on understanding local contexts, identifying policy barriers, and ensuring technologies are profitable and low risk for poor farmers and consumers.
The document discusses perspectives on the commercial dairy farming industry in India. It notes that India's milk production is growing at 5% annually and is expected to reach 220 million MT by 2020. Commercial dairy farming can help meet this demand through organized, hygienic farms that produce higher quality milk. However, it faces challenges like lack of interest from young farmers and obstacles to large-scale investment. The document advocates for policies supporting commercial dairy farming through tax benefits, incentives, and investment opportunities to promote the sustainable growth and quality standards needed to meet India's rising demand for milk.
EcoHealth in action in Southeast Asia: Results and experiences from six trans...ILRI
Presentation by Jeff Gilbert, Fred Unger, Rainer Assé, Korapin Tohtubtian, Lucy Lapar, Hung Nguyen-Viet, Delia Grace and Purvi Mehta at the First African Regional Conference of the International Association on Ecology and Health (Africa 2013 Ecohealth), Grand Bassam , Côte d'Ivoire, 1-5 October 2013.
Presentation of kharif paddy stabilisationcinicell
Kharif Paddy Stabilisation is one of the themes that CInI is anchoring. the focus is on developing standard package of practice that will be followed across the CInI east region that covers basically Jharkhand and Orissa tribal belt.
Sustained food safety action for improved nutrition and health of AfricansILRI
Presentation by Silvia Alonso, Delia Grace, Kristina Roesel, Namukolo Covic and John McDermott at the 9th annual Africa Day for Food and Nutrition Security, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 4 December 2018.
Policy and impact at scale: Pig breeding in Nagaland, IndiaILRI
This document summarizes the development and launch of a pig breeding policy in Nagaland, India to address issues like rampant cross breeding. The policy was informed by ILRI's feeding trials, genome studies, and stakeholder consultations. It aims to impact the 1.4 million pig rearers in Nagaland. Key learnings included building credibility through evidence, gaining trust, and proactive bureaucracy. The policy's high acceptance level indicates it can effectively impact large populations.
Presentation at the Low Emissions Livestock: Supporting Policy Making and Implementation through Science in East Africa regional awareness raising workshop held at the UN Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia between 2 and 4 July 2018.
CGIAR Research Program on Livestock and Fish, Value for MoneyCGIAR
CGIAR is a global partnership focused on research for food security. It works on improving small-scale livestock and fish production systems to better meet the needs of poor people. Key approaches include taking a whole value chain perspective, focusing on select chains with potential for pro-poor transformation, and working with partners on integrated interventions. Research addresses constraints in smallholder dairy, sheep/goat, pig, and aquaculture systems. The goal is to increase productivity in a sustainable and equitable manner to improve poor people's access to affordable animal-source foods.
Environmental footprint of African livestock systems- case studies in Kenya ILRI
Presented by Phyllis Ndung’u at the Tropentag 2021―Towards shifting paradigms in agriculture for a healthy and sustainable future, 15-17 September 2021
The Bhoochetana Project in Karnataka, India aims to improve soil health, water management, and introduce soil and water conservation techniques. It also promotes integrated soil and nutrient management, crop diversification, optimal sowing times, and integrated pest management. The project has benefited over 4.75 million farmers over 5 years, improved management practices on 7.4 million hectares of rainfed land, increased crop yields by 3-14 times, and increased agricultural growth over 5% since 2009.
This document outlines ILRI's proposed Impact at Scale program, which aims to ensure research outputs are translated into outcomes and impact at a large scale. The program would be responsible for managing scaling/development projects where ILRI leads or partners, ensuring proven technologies and approaches are adopted widely. It discusses donors requesting ILRI scale interventions, CGIAR centers' comparative advantages, and proposes an organizational structure. Key points are demonstrating research relevance, influencing project design, and maximizing chances of meeting targets for large-scale impact.
Food safety and informal markets: Animal products in sub-Saharan AfricaILRI
This document summarizes a presentation about food safety and informal markets for animal products in sub-Saharan Africa. It notes that a large number of deaths per year are associated with agriculture, many occurring in developing countries, and that zoonoses and foodborne diseases cost $84 billion annually. It then discusses how informal markets play a major role in food security and safety in sub-Saharan Africa, handling most animal source foods, but that food safety management there focuses more on hazards than actual risks. It stresses that efforts to improve food safety in these markets must be pro-poor, risk-based, involve all actors, and consider gender, cultural and economic factors.
The COVID-19 pandemic and livestock GHG emissions in Northern KenyaILRI
Presented by Michael Graham, Philemon Chelanga, Francesco Fava, Nathan Jensen, Sonja Leitner and Lutz Merbold at the Tropentag 2021―Towards shifting paradigms in agriculture for a healthy and sustainable future, 15-17 September 2021
Zoonoses and food safety related activities in APHCA member statesILRI
Presented by Jeff Gilbert at the joint Animal Production and Health Commission for Asia and the Pacific (APHCA) - World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) regional workshop on zoonoses, food-borne diseases and antimicrobial resistance, Thimphu, Bhutan, 24-25 September 2013.
Poster prepared by ACGG Team for the 7th Multi-Stakeholder Partnership Meeting of the Global Agenda for Sustainable Livestock, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 8–12 May 2017
Opportunities for research to help smallholders engage with biotechnology. m...ExternalEvents
This document discusses opportunities for biotechnology research to help smallholder farmers. It defines biotechnology broadly as any application using biological systems or organisms to develop products or processes. While biotechnology is often associated with genetics and GMOs, it also includes techniques like artificial insemination and biofertilizers that have been used for a long time. The document outlines new biotechnologies being developed for crops, livestock, fish and other sectors in Asia and the Pacific to meet growing demands. It also discusses challenges for smallholder adoption, like complex risks, and recommends research focus on understanding local contexts, identifying policy barriers, and ensuring technologies are profitable and low risk for poor farmers and consumers.
The document discusses perspectives on the commercial dairy farming industry in India. It notes that India's milk production is growing at 5% annually and is expected to reach 220 million MT by 2020. Commercial dairy farming can help meet this demand through organized, hygienic farms that produce higher quality milk. However, it faces challenges like lack of interest from young farmers and obstacles to large-scale investment. The document advocates for policies supporting commercial dairy farming through tax benefits, incentives, and investment opportunities to promote the sustainable growth and quality standards needed to meet India's rising demand for milk.
Agricultural research aims to increase food production through creating new organisms and altering existing ones to develop products that benefit plants and animals. This could help boost crop and livestock yields, improve soil productivity, reduce losses from disease and insects, and allow for more efficient farming equipment. However, there are also risks like increased antibiotic resistance, new diseases, fewer family farms, and greater environmental impacts. Overall, agricultural research has provided benefits like higher-yielding and more nutritious foods, though it has led to farm consolidation and a smaller agricultural workforce.
Country Status Reports on Agricultural Biotechnology - Malaysiaapaari
Malaysia has implemented several policies and programs since 2005 to boost its biotechnology sector, including the National Biotechnology Policy, Biosafety Act, and Bioeconomy Transformation Programme. The country invests heavily in agricultural biotechnology research at institutions like MARDI to develop new crop varieties, diagnostic tools, and bioproducts. However, Malaysia still faces challenges like a shortage of biotechnology experts and modest public understanding of the field. The government aims to establish biotechnology as a key economic driver and position Malaysia as a leader in this sector globally by 2020.
CGIAR Research Program on Dryland Cereals, Value for moneyCGIAR
The CGIAR Research Program on Dryland Cereals aims to improve livelihoods of smallholder farmers in dryland regions of Africa and Asia through crop improvement, management, and market access solutions for dryland cereals like barley, finger millet, pearl millet, and sorghum. The program develops improved varieties and agricultural practices, increases access to information, and addresses policy constraints to promote increased and stable access to dryland cereals, reduced rural poverty and improved nutrition. Research outcomes to date include higher yielding and more nutritious varieties, as well as increased incomes and food security for thousands of farmers.
RTB - Presentation for Discussion with Donors and Partners - June 2013CGIAR
The document discusses plans for the CGIAR Research Program on Roots, Tubers and Bananas (RTB) to have greater impact through 2023. It outlines RTB's strategic objectives and flagship programs, which include combating vitamin A deficiency with orange-fleshed sweetpotato, raising incomes from cassava production centers for rural women, recovering banana production from banana bunchy top disease, and breaking the potato seed bottleneck in Africa. It describes the theories of change, intended outcomes, and scaling approaches for these flagship programs. The document also discusses discovery flagships for next generation breeding and game changing traits, as well as cross-cutting support through a global conservation monitoring network.
Doubling the farmer's income in saarc countries through Hi-tech horticultureSachin Tyagi
The document discusses how adopting hi-tech horticulture techniques can help double farmers' incomes in SAARC countries. It outlines several challenges facing agriculture in SAARC nations, including declining land and labor, and proposes strategies like crop improvement, protected cultivation, mechanization, and post-harvest management. The techniques of hi-tech horticulture can enhance production and productivity, generate employment, and improve food security and farmers' economic conditions. Overall, hi-tech agriculture can help save resources and improve quality, providing a solution to food security needs and bettering rural economies.
This document discusses the challenges faced by agricultural producers and exporters in meeting international quality standards. It notes that quality is imperative for exporting agricultural commodities and competing globally. Proper communication with farmers is needed to ensure quality is never compromised. Standards define whether a product is fit for trade, so producers must implement practices like GAP, GHP, HACCP and meet requirements for traceability, record keeping, pesticide use, and more. India needs to focus on quality preservation, food safety, and infrastructure to increase agricultural exports from its large production.
Perspective of village based biological control units for marginal and tribal...Diraviam Jayaraj
Village-based production of biocontrol agents can promote sustainable agriculture and generate rural employment. Initiatives by organizations like MSSRF, ICAR-KVKs, and sugar factories have shown that women's SHGs and tribal groups can successfully produce biocontrol agents like Trichogramma and earn an average monthly income of Rs. 5,000. Following training and support with production facilities, marketing linkages, and revolving funds, village units can meet the growing demand for biocontrol agents and increase their adoption among small and marginal farmers for environmentally-friendly pest management.
The proposed research aims to develop composite dairy foods utilizing underutilized milk by-products and minor crops like pearl millet and barley to address malnutrition. The objectives are to develop technologies to process whey, skim milk and crops into functional foods; validate the health benefits of the foods; and assess the commercial feasibility through industry linkages. The consortium includes NDRI, CIPHET and an NGO to develop innovations like processing technologies, crop varieties, equipment and low-cost complementary foods with validated nutritional profiles to commercialize through entrepreneurs.
Food processing transforms raw agricultural products into value-added products for human and animal consumption through processes like preservation, drying, and addition of food additives. This industry is significant as it promotes linkages between agriculture and industry, generating employment and income while reducing food waste and inflation. However, in India, processing levels remain low despite large agricultural production, and most processing is primary rather than higher value-added secondary processing. Challenges include traditional preferences, infrastructure gaps, and low consumer awareness, though government initiatives aim to address these through schemes supporting infrastructure, exports, and skills development.
This document summarizes CIAT's contributions to eco-efficient agriculture for the poor in Asia. It discusses CIAT's work improving cassava production, developing forage and livestock systems, and linking farmers to markets in countries across Asia. It outlines partnerships with organizations like ICRISAT, CIP, and various national agricultural research institutions in Asia. The document also discusses using spatial analysis to understand how climate change may impact crop suitability and developing new areas of work on issues like zoonotic diseases.
CGIAR Research Program on Livestock and Fish: More meat, milk and fish, by an...ILRI
This document discusses improving access to meat, milk, and fish for poor people. It proposes a solution-driven, whole value chain approach to research and development focusing on a few select livestock and fish value chains. The goal is to demonstrate impact and work with partners to design integrated interventions and scale up benefits for the poor. Key opportunities identified are that animal-source foods are highly valuable globally and critical for nutrition, and meeting growing demand can improve livelihoods for many small-scale farmers and fishers.
More meat, milk and fish by and for the poor: Solution-driven research with d...ILRI
Poster prepared at the Tropentag 2014: Bridging the Gap between Increasing Knowledge and Decreasing Resources Workshop, Prague, Czech Republic, 17-19 September 2014
Meat, milk and fish are critical to poor people as food and income. They provide critical inputs in the diets of the poor, especially those who are malnourished.
The Challenge: to ensure the poor can have better access to enough and affordable animal-source foods as populations increase, resources for producing them become more constrained and demand for these foods rises. Part of the solution will come from increased productivity in the small-scale production and marketing systems that many poor rely on for their animal-source foods. We identify opportunities to improve and transform these systems to better meet the needs of the poor.
Nanotechnology involves manipulating materials at the atomic and molecular scale between 1-100 nanometers. It has many potential applications in agriculture including increasing food security by enhancing plants' nutrient absorption and disease resistance. It can also help improve productivity on existing farmland through precision farming and increase cultivable area by improving environmental monitoring and water management. The use of nanotechnology could help reduce input waste and post-harvest losses through smart sensors and delivery systems. It may also decrease the need for human skills through easy-to-use devices. Current nanotechnology products in agriculture include supplements, colorants, packaging and pesticides.
This document outlines public policy strategies for shifting towards organic and natural farming in India. It recommends increasing government budget allocations for agriculture to 10-15% to support farmers' labor, resources, and knowledge. Price support, income support, and exempting organic cooperatives from taxation for several years would help ensure farmers' income security. Agricultural research should adopt agroecological perspectives, and extension should shift from information-based to knowledge-based systems involving experienced farmers. Marketing support through state-level commodity boards and infrastructure for storage and processing can help farmers access markets.
Public policy for shift towards organic/natural farmingRamanjaneyulu GV
This document outlines public policy strategies for shifting towards organic and natural farming in India. It recommends increasing government budget allocations for agriculture to 10-15% to support farmers' labor, resources, and knowledge. Price support, income support, and exempting organic cooperatives from taxation for several years would help ensure farmers' income security. Agricultural research should adopt agroecological perspectives, and extension should shift from information-based to knowledge-based systems involving experienced farmers. Marketing support through state-level commodity boards and infrastructure for storage and processing can help farmers access markets.
In his public lecture, Christian Timmerer provides insights into the fascinating history of video streaming, starting from its humble beginnings before YouTube to the groundbreaking technologies that now dominate platforms like Netflix and ORF ON. Timmerer also presents provocative contributions of his own that have significantly influenced the industry. He concludes by looking at future challenges and invites the audience to join in a discussion.
20 Comprehensive Checklist of Designing and Developing a WebsitePixlogix Infotech
Dive into the world of Website Designing and Developing with Pixlogix! Looking to create a stunning online presence? Look no further! Our comprehensive checklist covers everything you need to know to craft a website that stands out. From user-friendly design to seamless functionality, we've got you covered. Don't miss out on this invaluable resource! Check out our checklist now at Pixlogix and start your journey towards a captivating online presence today.
Goodbye Windows 11: Make Way for Nitrux Linux 3.5.0!SOFTTECHHUB
As the digital landscape continually evolves, operating systems play a critical role in shaping user experiences and productivity. The launch of Nitrux Linux 3.5.0 marks a significant milestone, offering a robust alternative to traditional systems such as Windows 11. This article delves into the essence of Nitrux Linux 3.5.0, exploring its unique features, advantages, and how it stands as a compelling choice for both casual users and tech enthusiasts.
For the full video of this presentation, please visit: https://www.edge-ai-vision.com/2024/06/building-and-scaling-ai-applications-with-the-nx-ai-manager-a-presentation-from-network-optix/
Robin van Emden, Senior Director of Data Science at Network Optix, presents the “Building and Scaling AI Applications with the Nx AI Manager,” tutorial at the May 2024 Embedded Vision Summit.
In this presentation, van Emden covers the basics of scaling edge AI solutions using the Nx tool kit. He emphasizes the process of developing AI models and deploying them globally. He also showcases the conversion of AI models and the creation of effective edge AI pipelines, with a focus on pre-processing, model conversion, selecting the appropriate inference engine for the target hardware and post-processing.
van Emden shows how Nx can simplify the developer’s life and facilitate a rapid transition from concept to production-ready applications.He provides valuable insights into developing scalable and efficient edge AI solutions, with a strong focus on practical implementation.
Building RAG with self-deployed Milvus vector database and Snowpark Container...Zilliz
This talk will give hands-on advice on building RAG applications with an open-source Milvus database deployed as a docker container. We will also introduce the integration of Milvus with Snowpark Container Services.
How to Get CNIC Information System with Paksim Ga.pptxdanishmna97
Pakdata Cf is a groundbreaking system designed to streamline and facilitate access to CNIC information. This innovative platform leverages advanced technology to provide users with efficient and secure access to their CNIC details.
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 6DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 6. In this session, we will cover Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI.
UiPath Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI webinar offers an in-depth exploration of leveraging cutting-edge technologies for test automation within the UiPath platform. Attendees will delve into the integration of generative AI, a test automation solution, with Open AI advanced natural language processing capabilities.
Throughout the session, participants will discover how this synergy empowers testers to automate repetitive tasks, enhance testing accuracy, and expedite the software testing life cycle. Topics covered include the seamless integration process, practical use cases, and the benefits of harnessing AI-driven automation for UiPath testing initiatives. By attending this webinar, testers, and automation professionals can gain valuable insights into harnessing the power of AI to optimize their test automation workflows within the UiPath ecosystem, ultimately driving efficiency and quality in software development processes.
What will you get from this session?
1. Insights into integrating generative AI.
2. Understanding how this integration enhances test automation within the UiPath platform
3. Practical demonstrations
4. Exploration of real-world use cases illustrating the benefits of AI-driven test automation for UiPath
Topics covered:
What is generative AI
Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI.
UiPath integration with generative AI
Speaker:
Deepak Rai, Automation Practice Lead, Boundaryless Group and UiPath MVP
“An Outlook of the Ongoing and Future Relationship between Blockchain Technologies and Process-aware Information Systems.” Invited talk at the joint workshop on Blockchain for Information Systems (BC4IS) and Blockchain for Trusted Data Sharing (B4TDS), co-located with with the 36th International Conference on Advanced Information Systems Engineering (CAiSE), 3 June 2024, Limassol, Cyprus.
Alt. GDG Cloud Southlake #33: Boule & Rebala: Effective AppSec in SDLC using ...James Anderson
Effective Application Security in Software Delivery lifecycle using Deployment Firewall and DBOM
The modern software delivery process (or the CI/CD process) includes many tools, distributed teams, open-source code, and cloud platforms. Constant focus on speed to release software to market, along with the traditional slow and manual security checks has caused gaps in continuous security as an important piece in the software supply chain. Today organizations feel more susceptible to external and internal cyber threats due to the vast attack surface in their applications supply chain and the lack of end-to-end governance and risk management.
The software team must secure its software delivery process to avoid vulnerability and security breaches. This needs to be achieved with existing tool chains and without extensive rework of the delivery processes. This talk will present strategies and techniques for providing visibility into the true risk of the existing vulnerabilities, preventing the introduction of security issues in the software, resolving vulnerabilities in production environments quickly, and capturing the deployment bill of materials (DBOM).
Speakers:
Bob Boule
Robert Boule is a technology enthusiast with PASSION for technology and making things work along with a knack for helping others understand how things work. He comes with around 20 years of solution engineering experience in application security, software continuous delivery, and SaaS platforms. He is known for his dynamic presentations in CI/CD and application security integrated in software delivery lifecycle.
Gopinath Rebala
Gopinath Rebala is the CTO of OpsMx, where he has overall responsibility for the machine learning and data processing architectures for Secure Software Delivery. Gopi also has a strong connection with our customers, leading design and architecture for strategic implementations. Gopi is a frequent speaker and well-known leader in continuous delivery and integrating security into software delivery.
Securing your Kubernetes cluster_ a step-by-step guide to success !KatiaHIMEUR1
Today, after several years of existence, an extremely active community and an ultra-dynamic ecosystem, Kubernetes has established itself as the de facto standard in container orchestration. Thanks to a wide range of managed services, it has never been so easy to set up a ready-to-use Kubernetes cluster.
However, this ease of use means that the subject of security in Kubernetes is often left for later, or even neglected. This exposes companies to significant risks.
In this talk, I'll show you step-by-step how to secure your Kubernetes cluster for greater peace of mind and reliability.
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 5DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 5. In this session, we will cover CI/CD with devops.
Topics covered:
CI/CD with in UiPath
End-to-end overview of CI/CD pipeline with Azure devops
Speaker:
Lyndsey Byblow, Test Suite Sales Engineer @ UiPath, Inc.
Encryption in Microsoft 365 - ExpertsLive Netherlands 2024Albert Hoitingh
In this session I delve into the encryption technology used in Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Purview. Including the concepts of Customer Key and Double Key Encryption.
Dr. Sean Tan, Head of Data Science, Changi Airport Group
Discover how Changi Airport Group (CAG) leverages graph technologies and generative AI to revolutionize their search capabilities. This session delves into the unique search needs of CAG’s diverse passengers and customers, showcasing how graph data structures enhance the accuracy and relevance of AI-generated search results, mitigating the risk of “hallucinations” and improving the overall customer journey.
Monitoring Java Application Security with JDK Tools and JFR Events
Technology transfer and utilization to increase productivity of Nepalese agriculture
1. Technology transfer and utilization to
increase productivity of Nepalese
agriculture through use of worldwide
available best technologies
Dr. Purna Kandel, CEO, Liam BioChem International, Canada
with Collaboration of
Dr. Santosh Poudel, Ministry of Agriculture, Saskatchewan, Canada
Dr. Tek Sapkota, CYMMIT, New Delhi, India
Dr. Krishna KC, Ms. Rachana Devkota, Dr. Tanka Khanal and Dr. Laxmi Pant,
University of Guelph, Canada
Dr. Hom Gartaula, University ofWinnipeg, Canada
with contribution from Dr. KaliDas Subedi, Mr. Bal Chandra Shrestha and Dr. Nityannada Khanal
2. Food Import in Nepal
• Two third of Nepal's population depends on agriculture
• Nepal struggles to produce adequate food for its people
• Imports around NPR 200 billion worth of food products
each year
• Major imports are cereals, pulses, oil, vegetables, dairy
and meat.
3. Production problems
• Inefficient production practices mainly because of lack of
technologies resulting into negative margin for majority
of the producers
• Comparatively less investment
4. Production perspectives
• Many farmers, particularly the young farmers are
interested to adapt new technologies
• To reduce drudgery and production cost
• To enhance input-use-efficiency
• To generate more profit
• Due to a higher rate of male out-migration, we should
be focused on a series of technology focused programs
and projects
5. Export of Nepalese Products
• A potential to produce premium and organic agri-
products
• Natural food products
6. Tested and Proven Technology
• Genomic selection to enhance plant and livestock
productivity
• Use of remote sensing data to uniform distribution of
fertilizers and other farm chemicals
• Use of sexed semen to produce female calves for higher
milk production
• Precision nutrient and water management technologies
• Use of scale-appropriate mechanization
• Disease resistance varieties of plant and animal species
• Food inspection system
7. Genomic selection in plant and livestock
• Genomic selection to enhance plant and livestock productivity
• For example to increase protein in rice, breast meat in poultry, oil
content in soybean
• Virtually all traits
8. Use of remote sensing data
• For uniform distribution of fertilizers and other farm chemicals
• Measurement of soil moisture, nutrients
9. Sexed semen to produce female calves
• Sexed semen to produce female only calves for higher milk
production
10. Disease resistant varieties of plant and animal
breeds
• Less diseases and good health
• Low antibiotics and pesticides
• Quality products
11. Use of scale-appropriate mechanization
• Mechanization for labor shortage
• Uniform and food safety
12. Precision nutrient and water management
technologies in crop and livestock
• Less resources required
• Best use of nutrients
14. Technology transfer and adoption
• Many of these technologies are already tested and
proven
• A relatively small investment and optimization to custom
in Nepalese context can bring a big return to Nepalese
agriculture
• Substantial outreach and investment required to
smallholder subsistence farms for certifying the premium
and organic products
15. Some considerations
• New technology, market and risk management need to
go together for better results
• Government led risk management programs in
commercial sectors like cereals, poultry, dairy would
greatly help in increasing efficiency of the sector and
encourage new investments.
16. Limitations
• The adoption of technologies generated in other
countries may have potential social, economic, human,
animal, and ecosystem health impacts
• One size doesn’t fit all and only few farmers can use
• Training, investments and commercialization in
technology uptake and may overcome shortcomings
17. Conclusion
• Nepal can adopt technologies and best practices from
around the world to reduce food import
• Nepal can also export premium agri and natural
products to international markets.
18. Thank you
• Any Questions
Contact
Dr. Purna Kandel
Liam BioChem International,Toronto, Canada
Phone +1 647 807 1988
Email: purna.kandel@liambiochem.com
Nepal contact: Kupondol, Lalitpur
+977 98670 53740
