Towards impact and resilience flyer 2013 07-05-3
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The book focuses on clarifying the challenges and priorities of Agricultural Education and Training (AET) in sub-Saharan Africa and provides practical solutions to guide organizations in furthering AET. It discusses the African context for transforming AET and analyzes relevant African and international experiences. The book also examines relevant AET models and addresses critical issues impacting AET in sub-Saharan Africa. The concluding chapter synthesizes the ideas, experiences, and evidence to highlight critical issues and possible solutions for success. The book is intended to advance out-of-the-box thinking on AET principles and cultivating leaders, with an emphasis on models that can drive agricultural development in sub-Saharan Africa.
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The document outlines FARA's new strategic plan and medium-term operational plan (MTOP) for 2014-2018. It summarizes the process used to develop the plans which included stakeholder consultations. The strategy focuses on three strategic priorities: 1) visioning Africa's agricultural transformation, 2) integrating capacities for change, and 3) enabling implementation. It also describes FARA's core functions, outcomes, implementation arrangements, budget, and plans for resource mobilization. The conclusion states that FARA is well-positioned to lead agricultural research and development to transform African livelihoods.Fara presentation jane karuku
Fara presentation jane karukuFARA - Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa
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1) Agriculture plays a major economic role in sub-Saharan Africa, accounting for 30-50% of GDP and 70% of the labor force, but receives only 2-3% of total lending from commercial banks.
2) AGRA and its partners have used $17 million in loan guarantees to leverage $160 million in financing from commercial banks in several African countries for agriculture. AGRA is also working with governments to establish incentive-based risk sharing systems to further increase agricultural financing.
3) Examples of country initiatives include Nigeria's $500 million fund to leverage $3 billion, Kenya's $65 million fund aiming to mobilize $50 billion over 5 years, and Tanzania's $20 million fundFar for fara july2013 16-(compr-web)
Far for fara july2013 16-(compr-web)FARA - Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa
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The document discusses renovating agricultural technical and vocational education and training (Agric-TVET) systems in Africa. It provides context on the global challenges facing Agric-TVET systems, including a growing rural population, the need to professionalize farming, and the small size and fragmented nature of existing systems. It then summarizes two ongoing national experiences in Cameroon and Madagascar to renovate their Agric-TVET systems. Finally, it outlines elements from a workshop on creating and implementing Agric-TVET systems, and introduces the FAR International Network which aims to support reflection and action on Agric-TVET.Board membership list for 2013 2016
Board membership list for 2013 2016FARA - Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa
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The document lists the proposed board of directors for the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) for the period of July 2013 to July 2016. It includes 20 members representing various categories like regional agricultural organizations, scientific partners, farmer organizations, and observers. Most members are agricultural scientists and specialists from across Africa and will serve terms of 2-3 years.Africa r&d for accra july 2013
Africa r&d for accra july 2013FARA - Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa
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The document discusses the history and current state of agricultural research, extension, and education in Africa. It notes that while foundations have been established in recent years through frameworks like FAAP and institutions like FARA, transformation has yet to be fully realized. Key challenges include implementing reforms at national levels, strengthening regional approaches, scaling up investments, and further reducing fragmentation. Realizing the vision of improved agricultural productivity in Africa will require sustained leadership and support for national implementation of human capital development programs based on FAAP principles.Afaas presentation __accra sc week july 2013
Afaas presentation __accra sc week july 2013FARA - Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa
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The document summarizes experiences from the African Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services (AFAAS). It discusses how agricultural extension and advisory services (AEAS) in Africa have evolved from a traditional focus on technology transfer to facilitating innovation systems and supporting farmers' organizations. It outlines challenges faced by national AEAS and reforms underway, such as decentralization and pluralism. The document also reviews evidence that extension can significantly and positively impact knowledge, adoption and productivity when effective policies support well-organized extension systems. Finally, it provides examples of AFAAS's work strengthening country forums and networks and building partnerships around advisory services in Africa.5 asapam ier fara 2013 final2FARA - Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa
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Le projet 'Accro樽tre la s辿curit辿 alimentaire en associant 辿levage, arbres et cultures par la pratique de lagroforesterie au Mali' vise optimiser la s辿curit辿 alimentaire travers des techniques agroforesti竪res adapt辿es. Les r辿sultats d'une 辿tude sur la perception paysanne et les pr辿f辿rences alimentaires des ovins pour diverses esp竪ces ligneuses montrent l'importance de certaines esp竪ces dans l'alimentation animale. Enfin, des essais exp辿rimentaux impliquant diff辿rentes rations montrent que trois fourrages ligneux sp辿cifiques peuvent am辿liorer l'engraissement des ovins.3 accra july 2013 final
3 accra july 2013 finalFARA - Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa
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1. Project 106511 aims to promote underutilized indigenous vegetables in Nigeria for food security and livelihood resilience through cross-border cooperation between universities in Nigeria and Canada.
2. The project has developed improved agronomic practices for indigenous vegetables through on-farm research, training over 500 farmers, and radio campaigns.
3. Preliminary findings show the economic potential of indigenous vegetables, with farmers realizing profits of over 3,000 naira every two weeks through applying the project's recommended practices.3 fara annual meeting accra ( final)
3 fara annual meeting accra ( final)FARA - Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa
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The document summarizes highlights from the Africa Agriculture Science Week conference. It discusses how the IMF expects nearly 6% growth in Africa in 2012 led by new infrastructure and agriculture. It also mentions the Sub-Saharan Challenge Program proposed a new integrated agricultural research model in 2003. Finally, it discusses opportunities for agricultural growth in Africa through increased yields, improved soils, and partnerships for scaling up new technologies.2 the microdose technology to improve crop productivity
2 the microdose technology to improve crop productivityFARA - Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa
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Microdosing, or applying small amounts of fertilizer to crop hills, has shown promising results for improving yields in low-fertility soils in sub-Saharan Africa. Field experiments in Benin compared microdosing techniques to recommended doses and a control with no fertilizer. Microdosing outperformed the other treatments, with higher leaf area indices, grain yields of over 1 ton per hectare, and benefit-cost ratios of around 2.6. On-farm demonstrations replicated these findings, and also found that microdosing used fertilizer more efficiently than recommended doses. Ongoing research is refining optimal microdose amounts and studying long-term soil impacts to enable widespread adoption of the technique.2 prof. adipala ekwamu experiences from ruforum session ii 6_aasw fara ga
2 prof. adipala ekwamu experiences from ruforum session ii 6_aasw fara gaFARA - Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa
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The document discusses the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM), a regional platform that fosters collaboration among African universities. It began in 2004 with a few universities and has since expanded its network. RUFORUM aims to integrate universities into agricultural innovation systems, provide skilled graduates, and advocate for higher education in Africa. Key activities include engaging universities in agriculture development plans, strengthening teaching and research, and developing human capital through postgraduate training. RUFORUM has shown success in expanding participation and addressing issues like gender and climate change.2 fara science week 2013
2 fara science week 2013FARA - Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa
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1) In the 1980s, Niger faced severe environmental degradation and food insecurity due to drought and unsustainable land use practices.
2) Farmers began adopting Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR), which involves regenerating tree stumps to restore vegetation. FMNR spread successfully due to supportive policies, inclusive governance, and its low cost and self-replicating nature.
3) The document discusses strategies for scaling up FMNR in northern Nigeria, including farmer-to-farmer learning, supporting village institutions, engaging government and private sectors, and developing communication and marketing around agroforestry. Large-scale adoption of FMNR could significantly improve food security, resilience, and livelihoods1 inref project presentation revised final
1 inref project presentation revised finalFARA - Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa
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The document summarizes a project in Kenya that aims to enhance food security resilience through innovative farming systems. It discusses how the project used participatory agricultural technology evaluations (PPATE) and secondary participatory agricultural technology evaluations (SPATE) to demonstrate technologies to over 5,000 small-scale farmers. Through these evaluations, traditional crops like indigenous chicken, green grams, and cowpeas showed potential as cash crops. The project also helped connect farmers to traders, enabling groups to collectively sell produce and access better prices. There are opportunities for private companies to partner with these farmers by providing certified seeds. The project aims to further scale up successful approaches and strengthen small-scale farmer participation in markets.1 monty jones aasw2013 continental initiative and emerging issues
1 monty jones aasw2013 continental initiative and emerging issuesFARA - Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa
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1) Continental initiatives and regional institutions are becoming increasingly important for coordinating agricultural research and development in Africa due to trends like deepening regional integration.
2) Many ongoing continental initiatives were discussed, including CAADP, inter-regional partnerships, commodity focused programs, and projects led by organizations like FARA and AGRA.
3) While these initiatives have increased investment, most funding remains external, and better coordination is needed to improve adoption and avoid duplication. Looking ahead, Africa needs to determine its preferred agricultural future and pursue it proactively in the face of challenges and opportunities from various mega-trends.1 ega partnership side event pres accra july 2013
1 ega partnership side event pres accra july 2013FARA - Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa
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The document discusses the challenges facing African agriculture including erratic rainfall, expensive fertilizers, declining soil fertility, and increasing temperatures. It proposes adopting agroforestry practices such as planting Faidherbia trees at 100 trees per hectare to address these challenges. Several African countries have initiated national programs to promote agroforestry. Agroforestry can help achieve climate-smart agriculture through increased productivity, resilience to climate shocks, and carbon sequestration. The Evergreen Agriculture Partnership is working to accelerate the widespread adoption of agroforestry across Africa.Report amendement cons&gov_manual_business_mtn_200713
Report amendement cons&gov_manual_business_mtn_200713FARA - Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa
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2 the microdose technology to improve crop productivity
2 the microdose technology to improve crop productivityFARA - Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa
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2 prof. adipala ekwamu experiences from ruforum session ii 6_aasw fara ga
2 prof. adipala ekwamu experiences from ruforum session ii 6_aasw fara gaFARA - Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa
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1 monty jones aasw2013 continental initiative and emerging issues
1 monty jones aasw2013 continental initiative and emerging issuesFARA - Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa
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- 1. BOOKLAUNCH Sixth Africa Agriculture SCIENCE WEEK 16 JULY 2013 TowardsImpactandResilience:Transformative ChangeinandthroughAgriculturalEducationand Traininginsub-SaharanAfrica CSP Swanepoel,Ofir& Stroebel Transformative Change in and through Agricultural Education and Training in sub-Saharan Africa Edited by Frans Swanepoel Zenda Ofir Aldo Stroebel Towards andImpact Resilience FOREWORD BY Professor Monty Jones Published by Cambridge Scholars Press Available from 1 September 2013 | http://iad.einaudi.cornell.edu/node/8246 | http://www.c-s-p.org/ ABOUT THE EDITORS Frans Swanepoel Centre for Research on Evaluation, Science and Technology (CREST), and the African Doctoral Academy (ADA), Stellenbosch University, South Africa; Visiting Fellow, Institute for African Development (IAD), Cornell University, USA Zenda Ofir International Evaluator, Switzerland; Fellow, Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Study (STIAS), Stellenbosch, South Africa Aldo Stroebel Senior Research Fellow, Centre for Sustainable Agriculture, Rural Development and Extension, University of the Free State, South Africa; Executive Director, International Relations and Cooperation, National Research Foundation (NRF), South Africa
- 2. CHAPTERS Conceptual Framework and the African Context Agricultural Education and Training for Development in sub-Saharan Africa Changing Paradigms, Emerging Trends and Scenarios for Sustainable Agricultural Development in sub-Saharan Africa Agricultural Education and Training for Development Lessons from sub-Saharan Africa International Insights Transforming Agricultural Education and Technological Improvement in Asia A Vision for Strengthening Asia- Africa Linkages Agricultural Higher Education in sub-Saharan Africa Partnerships and the Land-grant Model Shaping Tomorrows Leaders Today The EARTH University Model Agricultural Education and Training Experiences in Europe Role and Contribution of the CGIAR to Agricultural Education and Training Building African Capacity Building African Capacity in Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Agricultural Smallholder Farmer Learning Strategies in sub-Saharan Africa Capacity Building in Agribusiness Education and Training for sub-Saharan Africa Critical Issues Multidisciplinary Systems Approaches in Agricultural Education and Training A Livestock Perspective Quality Assurance in Higher Education in Agriculture and Life Sciences Financing Agricultural Education and Training Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Agricultural Education and Training Gender in Agricultural Education and Training in sub-Saharan Africa Conclusion On the Road to Impact and Resilience: Transformative Change in and through Agricultural Education and Training in Sub-Saharan Africa Summary The book, consisting of 17 chapters, focuses on clarifying the challenges, issues, and priorities of Agricultural Education and Training (AET) in sub-Saharan Africa and provides suggestions for practical solutions that can help guide organisations interested in furthering AET for agricultural development on the continent. The book discusses the African context within which a transformed AET system needs to be located; analyses African and international experiences that are relevant to identified AET needs and challenges; dissects AET models that may hold important lessons; and addresses the main critical issues that will impact on AET in sub-Saharan Africa. The concluding chapter synthesises the ideas, experiences, and evidence from the chapters, in order to highlight critical issues for success as well as possible solutions. The book is uniquely positioned to add to a call to action on AET, to pull together state-of-the-art knowledge from within and outside sub-Saharan Africa, and to advance out of the box thinking about the principles, values and character of AET for development, with an emphasis on the models that can help to cultivate leaders and change-makers at all levels of the agricultural sector. The book is written for academic professionals, industry experts, government officials, international decision-makers, and other scholars interested in advancing and promoting AET for agricultural development in sub-Saharan Africa. CONTRIBUTORS Teshome Alemneh (USA), Ponniah Anandajayasekeram (Australia), Irene Annor-Frempong (Ghana), Ralph Christy (USA), Canagasaby Devendra (Malaysia), Luc DHaese (Belgium), Maureen Bandama (USA), Carl Eicher (USA), Marcus Hakutangwi (Zimbabwe), Johan Jordaan (South Africa), Margaret Kroma (Kenya), Edward Mabaya (USA), John Makina (Zimbabwe), Zenda Ofir (Switzerland and South Africa), Daniel Sherrard (Costa Rica), Aldo Stroebel (South Africa), Frans Swanepoel (South Africa), Ranga Taruvinga (Swaziland), Glen Taylor (South Africa), Johan van Rooyen (South Africa), Akke van der Zijpp (The Netherlands), Larry Zuidema (USA) FINANCIAL AND OTHER SUPPORT IS ACKNOWLEDGED FROM WK Kellogg Foundation, USA University of the Free State, South Africa Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA), Ghana Stellenbosch University, South Africa Institute for African Development, Cornell University, USA SunMedia, South Africa National Research Foundation, South Africa Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Study (STIAS), South Africa EDITORIAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE Prof Izak Groenewald Director, Centre for Sustainable Agriculture, Rural Development and Extension, University of the Free State (UFS), South Africa Ms Nancy Hart International Editor, Italy and USA Prof Monty Jones Executive Director, Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA); Chair of the Global Forum on Agricultural Research (GFAR); and World Food Prize Laureate, Ghana; Ambassador-at-Large, and Advisor to the President of Sierra Leone Dr Vuyo Mahlati Private Consultant and Commissioner, National Planning Commission in The Presidency, South Africa Prof Lindela Ndlovu Vice-Chancellor, National University of Science and Technology, Zimbabwe Prof Willis Oluoch-Kosura Programme Director: Collaborative Masters Programme in Agricultural and Applied Economics (CMAAE), Makerere University, Uganda Ms Myra Wopereis-Pura Director for Access to Knowledge Technologies, Forum for Agri足cultural Research in Africa (FARA), Ghana