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The farmer ownership model allows coffee farmers to earn higher prices at each stage of production - from growing coffee trees to roasting beans - increasing their average added value and income by 30%. NUCAFE supports farmers by improving the business environment, providing training, linking farmers to markets, and establishing processing facilities that are farmer-owned. The model has been recognized for improving farmers' livelihoods in a sustainable way and empowering them to take control of their businesses.
presented by Dr. Asterio P. Saliot of the Agricultural Training Institute during the 2015 AFNR Symposium last September 30, 2015 at the AIM Makati City
This document presents a proposal for an organic farm called Agri-Gold Mixed Farm. It notes a growing demand for organic fruits and vegetables in the local market that is not being met. Most existing farms use inorganic techniques. The proposal aims to use organic farming techniques to produce high-quality, nutritious vegetables and strawberries to meet this demand. It discusses how to make agricultural inputs more affordable and empower women farmers through training. It also addresses preventing climate change impacts and promoting youth involvement in agriculture. The proposal suggests how a network could support agribusiness incubation and agriculture clubs to further these goals.
This document discusses NUCAFE, an organization that facilitates farmer ownership along the coffee value chain in Uganda. It outlines NUCAFE's vision of farmers profitably owning their coffee business. It then describes NUCAFE's services, which include improving the policy environment, providing training to members, and facilitating farmer-owned businesses from seedlings to processing to retail. NUCAFE operates coffee nurseries, helps processing facilities, and established a coffee shop brand. The model has increased farmer incomes and social capital while operating sustainably along the entire value chain. NUCAFE has received several awards and recognition for its innovative inclusive business model of empowering smallholder coffee farmers.
Participatory Guarantee Systems (PGS) are alternative certification systems for organic smallholder farmers that involve direct participation by stakeholders in certifying organic production and processing. PGS were developed as a low-cost option for small farms serving local markets. In Uganda, several PGS groups have been established since 2007 when PGS was adopted as an alternative to costly third-party certification. These PGS groups range in size from 23 to over 1,250 approved organic farmers working together on commercial organic crop production and marketing. While PGS have helped farmers access markets, challenges remain in further sensitizing consumers and attracting more farmers to the group certification model.
The Regional Learning Lab is a collaborative between 7 school districts in the Midwest that aims to leverage their collective procurement power to source more regional, sustainable, and healthy foods. The document outlines the Lab's approach and values, as well as initial areas of focus. It will explore supply chains for turkey, beans/grains, and fruits/vegetables. For produce, it will use request for information and request for proposal templates that emphasize geographic preference and acceptance of cosmetically imperfect seconds. The goal is to redirect a significant portion of the $407.9 million combined food budgets toward more regional, sustainable options.
The document describes the Building Back Better: Rural Livelihoods Recovery Initiative for the Greater Horn of Africa, led by IFAD, Seed Systems Group, and the Ministries of Agriculture of Djibouti, Eritrea, Somalia, and South Sudan. The initiative aims to respond to ongoing threats to rural livelihoods in the region by providing emergency support for local seed production and distribution networks, with a focus on climate-resilient crops. In its first phase from August to December 2021, the initiative distributed over 80,000 small seed packs to over 33,000 farmers across the four countries and trained 500 village advisors, achieving 30-60% of initial targets depending on the activity and country. The initiative aims
- RiceAdvice technology was disseminated to smallholder rice farmers in 4 Nigerian states (Kogi, Niger, Jigawa, Kebbi) through trainings for extension agents who then interviewed over 9,000 farmers.
- Preliminary results found RiceAdvice doubled yields for many farmers using half the normal fertilizer amount. Farmers were pleased with increased output and income.
- Monitoring visits at flowering and harvest confirmed RiceAdvice effectiveness. Further dissemination and integration with other technologies is recommended.
The farmer ownership model allows coffee farmers to earn higher prices at each stage of production - from growing coffee trees to roasting beans - increasing their average added value and income by 30%. NUCAFE supports farmers by improving the business environment, providing training, linking farmers to markets, and establishing processing facilities that are farmer-owned. The model has been recognized for improving farmers' livelihoods in a sustainable way and empowering them to take control of their businesses.
presented by Dr. Asterio P. Saliot of the Agricultural Training Institute during the 2015 AFNR Symposium last September 30, 2015 at the AIM Makati City
This document presents a proposal for an organic farm called Agri-Gold Mixed Farm. It notes a growing demand for organic fruits and vegetables in the local market that is not being met. Most existing farms use inorganic techniques. The proposal aims to use organic farming techniques to produce high-quality, nutritious vegetables and strawberries to meet this demand. It discusses how to make agricultural inputs more affordable and empower women farmers through training. It also addresses preventing climate change impacts and promoting youth involvement in agriculture. The proposal suggests how a network could support agribusiness incubation and agriculture clubs to further these goals.
This document discusses NUCAFE, an organization that facilitates farmer ownership along the coffee value chain in Uganda. It outlines NUCAFE's vision of farmers profitably owning their coffee business. It then describes NUCAFE's services, which include improving the policy environment, providing training to members, and facilitating farmer-owned businesses from seedlings to processing to retail. NUCAFE operates coffee nurseries, helps processing facilities, and established a coffee shop brand. The model has increased farmer incomes and social capital while operating sustainably along the entire value chain. NUCAFE has received several awards and recognition for its innovative inclusive business model of empowering smallholder coffee farmers.
Participatory Guarantee Systems (PGS) are alternative certification systems for organic smallholder farmers that involve direct participation by stakeholders in certifying organic production and processing. PGS were developed as a low-cost option for small farms serving local markets. In Uganda, several PGS groups have been established since 2007 when PGS was adopted as an alternative to costly third-party certification. These PGS groups range in size from 23 to over 1,250 approved organic farmers working together on commercial organic crop production and marketing. While PGS have helped farmers access markets, challenges remain in further sensitizing consumers and attracting more farmers to the group certification model.
The Regional Learning Lab is a collaborative between 7 school districts in the Midwest that aims to leverage their collective procurement power to source more regional, sustainable, and healthy foods. The document outlines the Lab's approach and values, as well as initial areas of focus. It will explore supply chains for turkey, beans/grains, and fruits/vegetables. For produce, it will use request for information and request for proposal templates that emphasize geographic preference and acceptance of cosmetically imperfect seconds. The goal is to redirect a significant portion of the $407.9 million combined food budgets toward more regional, sustainable options.
The document describes the Building Back Better: Rural Livelihoods Recovery Initiative for the Greater Horn of Africa, led by IFAD, Seed Systems Group, and the Ministries of Agriculture of Djibouti, Eritrea, Somalia, and South Sudan. The initiative aims to respond to ongoing threats to rural livelihoods in the region by providing emergency support for local seed production and distribution networks, with a focus on climate-resilient crops. In its first phase from August to December 2021, the initiative distributed over 80,000 small seed packs to over 33,000 farmers across the four countries and trained 500 village advisors, achieving 30-60% of initial targets depending on the activity and country. The initiative aims
- RiceAdvice technology was disseminated to smallholder rice farmers in 4 Nigerian states (Kogi, Niger, Jigawa, Kebbi) through trainings for extension agents who then interviewed over 9,000 farmers.
- Preliminary results found RiceAdvice doubled yields for many farmers using half the normal fertilizer amount. Farmers were pleased with increased output and income.
- Monitoring visits at flowering and harvest confirmed RiceAdvice effectiveness. Further dissemination and integration with other technologies is recommended.
Food Preservation for Farming Communities in Nepal: A Low Cost Engineering So...Shristi Pradhan
I presented our Mondialogo project to a small group of students in an informal setting in Vancouver, Canada. The proposed idea is a low cost solution to preserve potatoes in rural areas of Nepal.
FPGA Based Acoustic Source Localization ProjectShristi Pradhan
Our Bachelor's final year project for active localization of a sound source using FPGA, microphones and stepper motor. Simulation was also accomplished on Simulink.
Broiler Farming Management Guide is designed to help Aviagen’s customers achieve optimum performance from their birds. While not intended to provide definitive information on every aspect of management, this manual does draw attention to important issues that if overlooked or inadequately addressed may depress flock performance. The objective of this manual is to provide management techniques that help growers achieve good overall bird performance from day one through to processing while promoting bird health and welfare.
Aviagen applies a balanced approach to genetic progress, concentrating on commercial traits such as growth rate, feed conversion ratio, livability and meat yield, while improving bird welfare in areas such as leg health, cardiovascular fitness and robustness.
Achieving the genetic potential of the birds depends on three key factors:
• Management to provide birds with their required environment.
• A dietary regimen that offers nutrients in the appropriate profile.
• Effective biosecurity and disease control programs.
These three sectors, environment, nutrition and health, are interdependent. A shortfall in anyone will bring negative consequences to the others and if any one of these elements is sub-optimal, broiler performance will suffer.In reality, the guidance of a manual such as this cannot wholly protect against performance variations that may occur for a wide variety of reasons. While every attempt has been made to ensure the accuracy and relevance of the information presented, Aviagen accepts no liability for the consequences of using this information for the management of chickens. Information presented in this manual combines data derived from internal research.
This document provides an introduction and overview of a manual on keeping and selling village chickens for profit. It discusses the opportunity for small-scale village chicken production in Zambia, as demand is growing but supply remains low. It outlines the contents that will be covered in the manual, including how to get started, housing, management, health, nutrition, making money, marketing, and evaluating your business. The manual is intended to provide simple, easy to understand guidance for small-scale producers on rearing village chickens in a profitable way. It was created with input from industry and academic experts to be detailed yet accessible to those without extensive experience or education.
The document provides guidelines for the design and construction of poultry farms. It discusses planning principles such as minimizing environmental impact and disease risk. It describes the typical components of a poultry farm including breeder sheds, layer sheds, and grower sheds. Site selection considerations are outlined such as avoiding flooding, ensuring suitable road access, and maintaining adequate distance from residential areas. Terrain layout examples are also shown.
India has great potential to be the food basket of the world due to its diverse agricultural resources and large workforce in agriculture. However, currently 20% of food produced in India is wasted due to an inefficient supply chain and lack of cold storage infrastructure and food processing industry. Building an efficient supply chain using modern techniques could help India serve its population with value-added food while ensuring good prices for farmers. The food processing industry has an important role to play in linking farmers to consumers in India and abroad. Developing a fully integrated cold chain logistics system including cold storage, transportation, packaging and information management could help reduce waste and make India a leading global food supplier.
Poultry production can be divided into four sectors:
1. industrial and integrated, 2.commercial high bio-security, 3. commercial low bio-security, 4. village, and family or backyard poultry. The focus here is largely on sectors 3 and 4 but there may be some overlap.
‘Family poultry’ as defined by the International Network for Family Poultry Development, covers sectors 3 and 4 which encompass small - scale poultry production.
There are numerous poultry handbooks which cover sectors 2 and 3, but this hand book has attempted, in two manuals, to cover mainly sector 3 while not ignoring the great importance of bio-security particularly in the face of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1). It is envisaged that, given time, some producers, now in sector 3 may move into sector 2.
The two manuals are pitched at two different levels.
The Trainer’s (instructor) manual assumes that the trainer has qualifications and/or experience in a branch of agricultural science but not necessarily in poultry production. Some of the material included is beyond that necessary to give an initial course in poultry production but may be useful as the farmer progresses from sector 3 to sector 2. The trainee’s manual has numerous illustrations and is aimed at a lower level than for the trainer.
The farmer may be interested in starting a poultry enterprise is already producing poultry in a small - scale commercial or semi-commercial (opportunistic) situation but would like to make poultry farming more permanent. The course will allow the farmer to increase his/her knowledge and skills and to become aware of a number of important issues (e.g. managing the environment, disease surveillance) of his/her enterprise.
In order to minimise repetition, there is some material in the trainee’s manual that is not in the trainer’s manual. Trainers should familiarise themselves thoroughly with both manuals.
The third manual is for the millions of families, worldwide, in low – income,
developing countries who keep backyard poultry, mainly unmanaged, with few inputs, but nevertheless are of great importance by providing, some security, income and high – quality protein. It is hoped that this manual will make families aware of the possibility of improving output with a minimum of input.
Much of the information has been taken from a range of sources as well as the author’s own experience of working in several developing countries over 25 years.
Ideally, there should be a small-scale demonstration unit or a poultry farm available so that the trainees can see, first hand, and better understand the main points in these manuals and observe how commercial poultry production should be practised.
This document outlines the key components of preparing an agribusiness plan, including an introduction to agribusiness ventures and why business plans are important. It discusses factors to consider for different types of agribusinesses like livestock, horticulture, and agronomy. The major sections of a business plan are summarized, such as the business overview, marketing plan, human resources plan, production plan, and financial plan. Reasons for business failures are also provided. The document provides a comprehensive overview of developing an agribusiness plan.
This document discusses the design and construction of fish farms. It notes that fish farming has occurred for centuries using simple ponds and structures. It outlines important considerations for selecting a fish farm site, such as water availability, temperature, soil type, and proximity to markets. The document then describes extensive and intensive fish farming systems and provides details on designing earthen ponds, including pond shape, buildings, water supply and drainage, and bank construction. It stresses that proper design and construction are essential for successful fish production.
Introduction to fisheries and aquacultureOsama Zahid
This document discusses fisheries science and trends in fisheries production globally and in Pakistan. Key points include:
- World fish production in 2001 was 130 million tons, with 37 million from aquaculture and 92 million captured. China leads production.
- Fisheries provide food for 950 million people and 200 million jobs globally.
- Pakistan has rich fisheries resources but the sector contributes only 0.8% to GDP. Most caught fish is exported while domestic demand is only met at 1.6 kg per person annually compared to a global average of 16 kg.
- Pakistan has marine fisheries along its 100 km coastline and abundant freshwater fisheries in rivers and lakes. However, the fisheries department is
This document provides details on a proposed 50,000 unit poultry farm layer project in India. It discusses the importance of poultry farming as a source of income and nutrition. It then outlines the scope and potential of the layer farming industry in India. The remainder of the document details the requirements and considerations for setting up the proposed 50,000 unit poultry layer farm, including infrastructure needs, birds, production parameters, feeding, and relevant government schemes and regulations.
Fish farming involves raising fish commercially, usually for food. The most common fish species raised on farms are salmon, carp, tilapia, seabass, catfish, and cod. There is increasing demand for fish which has resulted in overfishing, so fish farming offers another source. Fish farms can be extensive or intensive. Extensive farms rely on natural food sources while intensive farms require artificial feeding and water treatment. Common fish farm systems include cages, ponds, composites of different fish species, and integrated systems that reuse water. Issues with fish farms include the use of wild fish in feeds and the high densities that can cause disease.
This document discusses the design of different types of poultry houses for large and medium-sized poultry farms. It describes two main types of houses: open-sided houses and controlled environment houses. It provides details on construction components like foundations, floors, walls, ventilators and roofs. It also covers principles for house layout including separating administrative areas and keeping younger birds away from disturbances. Proper ventilation, humidity, temperature zones, lighting and orientation are discussed as important design considerations. Diagrams illustrate examples of house layouts and internal features.
Organic farming is a way of growing food in harmony with nature without exploiting it, as practiced in ancient Indian texts. It focuses on animal health and welfare, good environmental practices, and product quality. There are three steps to becoming organic - vegetable conversion, animal husbandry conversion, and an ideological conversion. Organic animal husbandry provides animals with access to the environment and pasture and avoids synthetic substances and natural treatments. Various indigenous and developed poultry breeds are discussed for organic farming.
The document outlines plans to start a poultry farm business called Rato Bhale Poultry Producer in Nepal. The owners have conducted research showing potential for growth in Nepal's poultry market. They plan to establish a farm with 1000 chickens and sell meat to reduce the country's reliance on imports. The summary provides details on the farm location, investments, operations, expected profits, and goals to become a leading local producer.
This feasibility report analyzes a proposed waste water system project. It recommends the project proceed based on identified needs in the community and project viability. Key points include: the existing system is deficient; a new system is needed to serve current and projected population; and the estimated capital costs and financing plan make the project economically feasible. The report provides background on the area's needs, outlines the proposed system components, and recommends next steps for further investigation and implementation.
Godrej Agrovet is a subsidiary of Godrej Industries Ltd that holds 57% shares. Godrej Aadhaar is a rural development program with the motto "Khushiyon ka, Khushhali ka". It offers products and services to farmers through retail centers in various Indian states. The objectives are to improve productivity, increase returns and offer advisory services. It interacts with farmers daily to educate them and increase productivity. Opportunities exist in rural India due to the large population, rising incomes and improving infrastructure. Challenges include high initial costs, expanding to a vast market, and addressing many languages and communities.
Oxfam has been supporting sustainable rice intensification (SRI) in Cambodia since 2003 by:
1) Demonstrating SRI techniques and facilitating farmer adoption.
2) Linking SRI with community savings groups to smooth incomes and build social cohesion.
3) Expanding support for community-based SRI applications in Vietnam and developing regional partnerships and knowledge sharing networks.
During the last week of October, 2013, capacity development focal points from the CGIAR Centers and Research Programmes (CRPs), the Consortium office and key partner organizations, met in Nairobi to begin to define guiding principles and elements of a CGIAR Capacity Development Strategy. The CGIAR group met for several days and partners were then invited to discuss the plans developed and present their perspectives on actions required by the Consortium.
Grasp more about the outcomes of CGIAR Consortium Workshop at: http://bit.ly/1g1JXyv
IFAD aims to target poor rural populations and small-scale farmers. It supports about 36 million rural people annually through projects. IFAD seeks to expand its program of work by 17% to $1 billion USD, improve project quality, and deepen partnerships. Key issues include rising food prices, government responses to volatility, improving work in fragile states, modernizing to engage the private sector, and addressing climate change and environmental degradation impacts on small farmers.
Advanta Seeds released a progress report on their sustainable actions initiative. The report outlined their commitment to sustainability and contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals. It discussed engaging employees and communities in sustainability awareness campaigns. It also described efforts to embed sustainability into company operations by hosting town halls to communicate their new sustainability focus. The report provided examples of initiatives including empowering smallholder farmers, using technology to address climate change impacts, enhancing crop nutrition, and adding value to farmers through partnerships along the agricultural supply chain.
Food Preservation for Farming Communities in Nepal: A Low Cost Engineering So...Shristi Pradhan
I presented our Mondialogo project to a small group of students in an informal setting in Vancouver, Canada. The proposed idea is a low cost solution to preserve potatoes in rural areas of Nepal.
FPGA Based Acoustic Source Localization ProjectShristi Pradhan
Our Bachelor's final year project for active localization of a sound source using FPGA, microphones and stepper motor. Simulation was also accomplished on Simulink.
Broiler Farming Management Guide is designed to help Aviagen’s customers achieve optimum performance from their birds. While not intended to provide definitive information on every aspect of management, this manual does draw attention to important issues that if overlooked or inadequately addressed may depress flock performance. The objective of this manual is to provide management techniques that help growers achieve good overall bird performance from day one through to processing while promoting bird health and welfare.
Aviagen applies a balanced approach to genetic progress, concentrating on commercial traits such as growth rate, feed conversion ratio, livability and meat yield, while improving bird welfare in areas such as leg health, cardiovascular fitness and robustness.
Achieving the genetic potential of the birds depends on three key factors:
• Management to provide birds with their required environment.
• A dietary regimen that offers nutrients in the appropriate profile.
• Effective biosecurity and disease control programs.
These three sectors, environment, nutrition and health, are interdependent. A shortfall in anyone will bring negative consequences to the others and if any one of these elements is sub-optimal, broiler performance will suffer.In reality, the guidance of a manual such as this cannot wholly protect against performance variations that may occur for a wide variety of reasons. While every attempt has been made to ensure the accuracy and relevance of the information presented, Aviagen accepts no liability for the consequences of using this information for the management of chickens. Information presented in this manual combines data derived from internal research.
This document provides an introduction and overview of a manual on keeping and selling village chickens for profit. It discusses the opportunity for small-scale village chicken production in Zambia, as demand is growing but supply remains low. It outlines the contents that will be covered in the manual, including how to get started, housing, management, health, nutrition, making money, marketing, and evaluating your business. The manual is intended to provide simple, easy to understand guidance for small-scale producers on rearing village chickens in a profitable way. It was created with input from industry and academic experts to be detailed yet accessible to those without extensive experience or education.
The document provides guidelines for the design and construction of poultry farms. It discusses planning principles such as minimizing environmental impact and disease risk. It describes the typical components of a poultry farm including breeder sheds, layer sheds, and grower sheds. Site selection considerations are outlined such as avoiding flooding, ensuring suitable road access, and maintaining adequate distance from residential areas. Terrain layout examples are also shown.
India has great potential to be the food basket of the world due to its diverse agricultural resources and large workforce in agriculture. However, currently 20% of food produced in India is wasted due to an inefficient supply chain and lack of cold storage infrastructure and food processing industry. Building an efficient supply chain using modern techniques could help India serve its population with value-added food while ensuring good prices for farmers. The food processing industry has an important role to play in linking farmers to consumers in India and abroad. Developing a fully integrated cold chain logistics system including cold storage, transportation, packaging and information management could help reduce waste and make India a leading global food supplier.
Poultry production can be divided into four sectors:
1. industrial and integrated, 2.commercial high bio-security, 3. commercial low bio-security, 4. village, and family or backyard poultry. The focus here is largely on sectors 3 and 4 but there may be some overlap.
‘Family poultry’ as defined by the International Network for Family Poultry Development, covers sectors 3 and 4 which encompass small - scale poultry production.
There are numerous poultry handbooks which cover sectors 2 and 3, but this hand book has attempted, in two manuals, to cover mainly sector 3 while not ignoring the great importance of bio-security particularly in the face of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1). It is envisaged that, given time, some producers, now in sector 3 may move into sector 2.
The two manuals are pitched at two different levels.
The Trainer’s (instructor) manual assumes that the trainer has qualifications and/or experience in a branch of agricultural science but not necessarily in poultry production. Some of the material included is beyond that necessary to give an initial course in poultry production but may be useful as the farmer progresses from sector 3 to sector 2. The trainee’s manual has numerous illustrations and is aimed at a lower level than for the trainer.
The farmer may be interested in starting a poultry enterprise is already producing poultry in a small - scale commercial or semi-commercial (opportunistic) situation but would like to make poultry farming more permanent. The course will allow the farmer to increase his/her knowledge and skills and to become aware of a number of important issues (e.g. managing the environment, disease surveillance) of his/her enterprise.
In order to minimise repetition, there is some material in the trainee’s manual that is not in the trainer’s manual. Trainers should familiarise themselves thoroughly with both manuals.
The third manual is for the millions of families, worldwide, in low – income,
developing countries who keep backyard poultry, mainly unmanaged, with few inputs, but nevertheless are of great importance by providing, some security, income and high – quality protein. It is hoped that this manual will make families aware of the possibility of improving output with a minimum of input.
Much of the information has been taken from a range of sources as well as the author’s own experience of working in several developing countries over 25 years.
Ideally, there should be a small-scale demonstration unit or a poultry farm available so that the trainees can see, first hand, and better understand the main points in these manuals and observe how commercial poultry production should be practised.
This document outlines the key components of preparing an agribusiness plan, including an introduction to agribusiness ventures and why business plans are important. It discusses factors to consider for different types of agribusinesses like livestock, horticulture, and agronomy. The major sections of a business plan are summarized, such as the business overview, marketing plan, human resources plan, production plan, and financial plan. Reasons for business failures are also provided. The document provides a comprehensive overview of developing an agribusiness plan.
This document discusses the design and construction of fish farms. It notes that fish farming has occurred for centuries using simple ponds and structures. It outlines important considerations for selecting a fish farm site, such as water availability, temperature, soil type, and proximity to markets. The document then describes extensive and intensive fish farming systems and provides details on designing earthen ponds, including pond shape, buildings, water supply and drainage, and bank construction. It stresses that proper design and construction are essential for successful fish production.
Introduction to fisheries and aquacultureOsama Zahid
This document discusses fisheries science and trends in fisheries production globally and in Pakistan. Key points include:
- World fish production in 2001 was 130 million tons, with 37 million from aquaculture and 92 million captured. China leads production.
- Fisheries provide food for 950 million people and 200 million jobs globally.
- Pakistan has rich fisheries resources but the sector contributes only 0.8% to GDP. Most caught fish is exported while domestic demand is only met at 1.6 kg per person annually compared to a global average of 16 kg.
- Pakistan has marine fisheries along its 100 km coastline and abundant freshwater fisheries in rivers and lakes. However, the fisheries department is
This document provides details on a proposed 50,000 unit poultry farm layer project in India. It discusses the importance of poultry farming as a source of income and nutrition. It then outlines the scope and potential of the layer farming industry in India. The remainder of the document details the requirements and considerations for setting up the proposed 50,000 unit poultry layer farm, including infrastructure needs, birds, production parameters, feeding, and relevant government schemes and regulations.
Fish farming involves raising fish commercially, usually for food. The most common fish species raised on farms are salmon, carp, tilapia, seabass, catfish, and cod. There is increasing demand for fish which has resulted in overfishing, so fish farming offers another source. Fish farms can be extensive or intensive. Extensive farms rely on natural food sources while intensive farms require artificial feeding and water treatment. Common fish farm systems include cages, ponds, composites of different fish species, and integrated systems that reuse water. Issues with fish farms include the use of wild fish in feeds and the high densities that can cause disease.
This document discusses the design of different types of poultry houses for large and medium-sized poultry farms. It describes two main types of houses: open-sided houses and controlled environment houses. It provides details on construction components like foundations, floors, walls, ventilators and roofs. It also covers principles for house layout including separating administrative areas and keeping younger birds away from disturbances. Proper ventilation, humidity, temperature zones, lighting and orientation are discussed as important design considerations. Diagrams illustrate examples of house layouts and internal features.
Organic farming is a way of growing food in harmony with nature without exploiting it, as practiced in ancient Indian texts. It focuses on animal health and welfare, good environmental practices, and product quality. There are three steps to becoming organic - vegetable conversion, animal husbandry conversion, and an ideological conversion. Organic animal husbandry provides animals with access to the environment and pasture and avoids synthetic substances and natural treatments. Various indigenous and developed poultry breeds are discussed for organic farming.
The document outlines plans to start a poultry farm business called Rato Bhale Poultry Producer in Nepal. The owners have conducted research showing potential for growth in Nepal's poultry market. They plan to establish a farm with 1000 chickens and sell meat to reduce the country's reliance on imports. The summary provides details on the farm location, investments, operations, expected profits, and goals to become a leading local producer.
This feasibility report analyzes a proposed waste water system project. It recommends the project proceed based on identified needs in the community and project viability. Key points include: the existing system is deficient; a new system is needed to serve current and projected population; and the estimated capital costs and financing plan make the project economically feasible. The report provides background on the area's needs, outlines the proposed system components, and recommends next steps for further investigation and implementation.
Godrej Agrovet is a subsidiary of Godrej Industries Ltd that holds 57% shares. Godrej Aadhaar is a rural development program with the motto "Khushiyon ka, Khushhali ka". It offers products and services to farmers through retail centers in various Indian states. The objectives are to improve productivity, increase returns and offer advisory services. It interacts with farmers daily to educate them and increase productivity. Opportunities exist in rural India due to the large population, rising incomes and improving infrastructure. Challenges include high initial costs, expanding to a vast market, and addressing many languages and communities.
Oxfam has been supporting sustainable rice intensification (SRI) in Cambodia since 2003 by:
1) Demonstrating SRI techniques and facilitating farmer adoption.
2) Linking SRI with community savings groups to smooth incomes and build social cohesion.
3) Expanding support for community-based SRI applications in Vietnam and developing regional partnerships and knowledge sharing networks.
During the last week of October, 2013, capacity development focal points from the CGIAR Centers and Research Programmes (CRPs), the Consortium office and key partner organizations, met in Nairobi to begin to define guiding principles and elements of a CGIAR Capacity Development Strategy. The CGIAR group met for several days and partners were then invited to discuss the plans developed and present their perspectives on actions required by the Consortium.
Grasp more about the outcomes of CGIAR Consortium Workshop at: http://bit.ly/1g1JXyv
IFAD aims to target poor rural populations and small-scale farmers. It supports about 36 million rural people annually through projects. IFAD seeks to expand its program of work by 17% to $1 billion USD, improve project quality, and deepen partnerships. Key issues include rising food prices, government responses to volatility, improving work in fragile states, modernizing to engage the private sector, and addressing climate change and environmental degradation impacts on small farmers.
Advanta Seeds released a progress report on their sustainable actions initiative. The report outlined their commitment to sustainability and contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals. It discussed engaging employees and communities in sustainability awareness campaigns. It also described efforts to embed sustainability into company operations by hosting town halls to communicate their new sustainability focus. The report provided examples of initiatives including empowering smallholder farmers, using technology to address climate change impacts, enhancing crop nutrition, and adding value to farmers through partnerships along the agricultural supply chain.
Advanta Seeds, part of UPL Group, is committed to sustainability and contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals.
The focus of Advanta Seeds is smallholder farmers who grow 80% of food for communities in Africa, Asia, and South America, and most often suffer from hunger and poverty.
Nigeria has since forgotten Agriculture as its major export commodity and foreign exchage earner. The figures in this presentation are alarming, we need to go back to Agriculture.
The document discusses entrepreneurial opportunities in Nigeria's agrifood system. It begins by defining agrifood system and expanded agriculture. Nigeria has strong natural advantages for agriculture but is underperforming due to issues like underinvestment, low productivity, and imports of agricultural goods. However, there are significant opportunities to grow agricultural output and exports by improving yields, increasing cultivated land area, and shifting to higher-value crops. The document outlines funding sources and new initiatives to support agriculture financing and entrepreneurship. It defines the role of entrepreneurs in identifying and exploiting opportunities across agricultural value chains in Nigeria.
The document discusses entrepreneurial opportunities in Nigeria's agrifood system. It begins by defining agrifood system and expanded agriculture. Nigeria has strong natural advantages for agriculture but is underperforming due to issues like underinvestment, low productivity, and imports of agricultural goods. However, there are significant opportunities to grow agricultural output and exports by improving yields, increasing cultivated land area, and shifting to higher-value crops. The document outlines funding sources and new initiatives to support agriculture financing and entrepreneurship. It defines the role of entrepreneurs in identifying and exploiting opportunities across agricultural value chains in Nigeria.
The document provides background information on the agricultural inputs intervention implemented by the MADE programme in Nigeria. It discusses how the intervention aimed to address challenges of low agricultural productivity among smallholder farmers in the Niger Delta region due to limited access to quality agricultural inputs. The intervention partnered with four agro-inputs companies to strengthen distribution channels and develop networks of 956 local input retailers and agro-dealers. This brought convenience and reduced transaction costs for farmers. The intervention also promoted the adoption of good agricultural practices through demonstrations and ongoing farmer training, which helped increase yields and incomes for farmers in several value chains like cocoa, cassava and rice.
Presented by – Sejuti Basu; Manager – Research & Advocacy; PRAGYA
Presented at - Mountain Agriculture Assistance Service – Launch Meet hosted by PRAGYA
7 August 2014 | India Habitat Centre, New Delhi
Farmpadi is developing an IoT sensor device and platform to help Nigerian farmers improve crop yields, reduce costs, and access markets. The sensor collects soil data to advise farmers on fertilizer needs and provides real-time alerts on conditions. This addresses issues like underutilized land, post-harvest losses, and lack of decision support. Initial results for one farmer show reduced water and fertilizer use, higher yields, and sales with Farmpadi's services. The company plans to expand sensor coverage, partner with more farmers, and develop new sensors for livestock and aquaculture.
The document discusses IFAD's priorities and role in promoting bioenergy and smallholder agriculture. It notes that IFAD has supported over 300 million rural poor people through 829 projects in 115 countries. Smallholder farms are important, with 500 million farms worldwide supporting over 2 billion people. The document discusses opportunities and risks for agriculture, and the role of smallholders and options like cash crops, livestock integration and agro-processing in closing the poverty gap. It advocates using biofuels to expand opportunities for rural smallholders while ensuring food security and environmental sustainability.
Yara's One Step Program aims to improve the productivity and incomes of smallholder farmers through a multi-phase approach. Phase 1 focuses on improving productivity, food security, and nutrition through training and product availability. Phase 2 supports farming as a business and integration into value chains through partnerships. The program maps farmers to understand densities, profiles, and strategies. Crop clinics and model farms demonstrate balanced crop nutrition and techniques to farmers. The goal is to transform smallholders by increasing yields, quality, and incomes.
Yara's One Step Program aims to improve the productivity and incomes of smallholder farmers through a multi-phase approach. Phase 1 focuses on improving productivity, food security, and nutrition through training and product availability. Phase 2 supports farming as a business and integration into value chains through partnerships. The program maps farmers to understand densities, profiles, and strategies. Crop clinics and model farms demonstrate balanced crop nutrition and techniques to farmers. The goal is to transform smallholders by increasing yields, quality, and incomes.
Supporting the International Year of Family Farming (IYFF) 2014 theme, “Feeding the World; Caring the Earth”, Young Professionals for Agricultural Development (YPARD) Nepal has called for a photo contest.
Presentation during the Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR) 14th Agriculture and Fisheries Technology Forum and Product Exhibition Seminar Series on August 31, 2018 at Megatrade Hall 2, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City
Challenges of Rice Production among Members of Rice Farmers Cooperative Socie...ijtsrd
This study examined the effect of International Fund for Agricultural Development on the output of members of rice farmers’ cooperative societies in Anambra State, Nigeria. The specific objectives are to examine the extent to which funding, market participation and environmental sustainability has enhanced the productive capacities Members of Rice Farmers Cooperative Societies in Anambra State, Nigeria. The population of the study consists of 613 registered rice farmers cooperative with membership strength of 7255 famers. A sample of 379 was determined using Taro Yamani formula. Data collected for the study were analyzed using descriptive statistics frequencies and percentages and the inferential statistics such as test statistics and the linear regression model. From the analysis of the study, findings revealed that funding, market participation and environmental sustainability were found to be statistically significant in influencing output of members of rice farmers’ cooperative societies in Anambra State. Based on the findings of this study, the following recommendations are made To enhance the output of members of rice farmers’ cooperative societies in Anambra State, the government should initiate a supervised credit scheme that will improve the capital base of the rice farmers and income by extension. The government should ensure that beneficiaries adhere strictly to market participation arrangement to avail the farmers the opportunity for a better bargain for their output. Critical infrastructure should be put in place by the government to enhance environmental sustainability in agricultural production. Chigbo, Chinyere Frances | Akonu, Stephanie Chidiogo | Onwumelu, Chinma Maria | Umebali, Emmanuel. E. "Challenges of Rice Production among Members of Rice Farmers Cooperative Societies in Anambra State, Nigeria" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-6 | Issue-5 , August 2022, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd50636.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/management/marketing-management/50636/challenges-of-rice-production-among-members-of-rice-farmers-cooperative-societies-in-anambra-state-nigeria/chigbo-chinyere-frances
CTA's director Michael Hailu gave a presentation at the P3a Conference (22-24 March 2016) in Aruba. " Through support to sustainable value chains, CTA is closely collaborating with farmers groups, private sector actors, knowledge institutions and policy makers across several SIDS targeting the domestic tourism industry, export markets and offsetting of the large food import bills in these countries.", says Michael Hailu, CTA Director.
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Ypard Nepal Family Farming Photo Contest
1. YPARD Nepal Family Farming Photo Contest
Presentation by :
Madan Poudel
Member YPARD
Photo Contest Event Coordinator
Past: Web4knowledge intern at YPARD GCU
Collaborators : Sponsors
2. 2014 as International Year of Family Farming
Formally declared at the 66th session of a General Assembly of UN (2011)
Aims to raise the profile of family farmers focusing world attention on its important
role in eradicating hunger and poverty, providing food security and nutrition, improving
livelihood, managing natural resources, protecting the environment.
Theme : “Feeding the World, Caring the Earth”
Video : Making the Case for Family Farming #IYFF (Food tank)
Launch video
3. YPARD Nepal Family Farming Photo Contest
Characterized by small holder, traditional and subsistence farming
Policy is generally focused to the agricultural diversification and commercialization
Smallholder family farmers deprive and no specific program to address the issue.
Visualizing the potential, contribution and challenges through photography
Aims to give strong voice for family farmers to build strong recognition and to
increase supports on IYFF14 campaign.
4. YPARD Nepal Family Farming Photo Contest
KEY FACTS:
2 third of population based on traditional agriculture system
Agriculture contribute 32% on GDP
1.6 million people facing food unavailability
60% of annual farm production are not sufficient to feed family until next havest
20% of holding are deficient for more than half of year
6. YPARD Nepal Family Farming Photo Contest
Achieving MDG : “Reduce Extreme Hunger and Poverty”
Not possible without
investing on family farming
7. YPARD Nepal Family Farming Photo Contest
Timeline
August 12th to November 11th – Call for entry
November 12th to November 25th – Jury Selection
November 25th to December 15th – Public voting
December- Winner announcement
January 2015- Prize Distribution
8. YPARD Nepal Family Farming Photo Contest
Prizes:
First Prize : NRS 20,000
Second Prize : NRS 10,000
Third Prize : NRS 5,000
How to enter?
• Fill registration form on website
www.ypard.net/photocontest
• Can submit up to 3 photo
• Complete and accurate caption
• *JPG, *JPEG images
• Watermarks not accepted
9. YPARD Nepal Family Farming Photo Contest
Rules and Regulations
Photographs with cameras, mobile | 20mb or less | High resolution
Minor digital adjustments acceptable
Caption should convey the message in which circumstances the picture was taken.
Copyright remains with participants
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