Podcasts about agricultural transformation

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We're back with another insightful edition as part of our campaign with Nedbank, the future of agriculture is already here! Joining us again is Maluta Netshaulu an agricultural economist and banker at Nedbank and this week Food For Mzansi co-founder Ivor Price chats to our expert about how tapping into technology and innovation ignites widespread agricultural transformation…

Innovation for Inclusive Agricultural Transformation Steven D. Prager, PhD., Senior Program Officer for Agricultural Transformation Strategy at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Website Understanding inclusive agricultural transformation through the lenses of climate adaptation and labor productivity. Abstract In many lower- and middle-income countries agriculture is not only the basis for food security but also the main path toward economic prosperity for countless small-scale producers. Agriculture systems are highly heterogeneous, however, and this heterogeneity is compounded by the nearly infinite variation in the individual circumstances of those that participate in the production process. At the same time, small-scale producers face several challenges and, in many instances, compound challenges ranging from Covid and climate change to conflict and crop disease. Given these complexities, how can we focus on intentional, inclusive approaches to help transform agriculture systems such that their stewards become more resilient and more predictably on a path to prosperity? To better understand both the opportunities for agricultural transformation and the challenges associated therewith, this presentation will examine “agricultural research for development” (AR4D) through the lenses of both climate adaptation and labor productivity. Here we consider the role of innovation in these areas as a core consideration in thinking about inclusive agricultural transformation (IAT). Innovation in areas from policy to farmer services to the crops themselves must be layered together in context appropriate ways in order to realize the changes needed to improve agricultural development outcomes. From the identification of specific outcomes to the corresponding theories of change, strategies, policy and investment, inclusive agricultural transformation must be both priority-based and right-sized. While there are numerous entry points for fostering climate-sensitive and inclusive agricultural development, through this dialog we will explore the idea that simultaneous consideration of labor productivity and climate adaptation increasingly has the potential to become a cornerstone of new thinking in IAT. Related links: Labour productivity: The forgotten yield gap Cock J, Prager S, Meinke H, and Echeverria R. (2022) _Agricultural Systems. _doi: 10.1016/j.agsy.2022.103452. PDF Speaker Bio A geographer by training, Dr. Steven Prager has recently joined the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation after ten years as a professor of geography at the University of Wyoming and, more recently, eight years as a research scientist with the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) based in Cali, Colombia. At the University of Wyoming, Steven taught and led research in a range of themes mostly centered around spatial modeling and sustainable development. Steven later brought this experience to CIAT and the world of agricultural research for development. At CIAT, he developed and co-led several different research programs, including the “Global Futures and Strategic Foresight” activity with the Policies, Institutions, and Markets research program of the CGIAR. He also played a critical role in building out a LAC-wide and then global scale program in climate services, several efforts related to Sustainable Food Systems, and the SERVIR Amazonia program designed to bring best in class remote sensing and geospatial analysis to local communities throughout the Amazon Basin. In his new role with BMGF, Steve is working with the Foundation's Adaptation Systems and Integration team to bring innovations in climate adaptation to serve small-scale producers throughout Africa and South Asia. GES Colloquium is jointly taught by Drs. Jen Baltzegar and Dawn Rodriguez-Ward, who you may contact with any class-specific questions. Colloquium will be held in-person in Poe 202, as well as live-streamed via Zoom. Please subscribe to the GES newsletter and Twitter for updates . Genetic Engineering and Society Center GES Colloquium - Tuesdays 12-1PM (via Zoom) NC State University | http://go.ncsu.edu/ges-colloquium GES Mediasite - See videos, full abstracts, speaker bios, and slides https://go.ncsu.edu/ges-mediasite Twitter - https://twitter.com/GESCenterNCSU GES Center - Integrating scientific knowledge & diverse public values in shaping the futures of biotechnology. Find out more at https://ges-center-lectures-ncsu.pinecast.co

PIM Webinar April 8, 2021 Beyond agriculture: Measuring agri-food system GDP and employment Transformation of the agri-food system is a cornerstone of many governments’ national development plans and is key to the One GGIAR goals of contributing to more inclusive agricultural growth, healthier diets, and more sustainable production systems. Agri-food systems remain crucial for the livelihoods and wellbeing of most of the world’s poor, and successful agricultural transformation is still strongly associated with long-term economic development. But adopting an agri-food system perspective is not trivial – it requires us to also look beyond agriculture when prioritizing innovations and policies and tracking outcomes. The agri-food system encompasses not only the primary agricultural sector, but also all upstream and downstream agriculture-related activities. Measuring transformation of the agri-food system therefore requires economywide data and innovative metrics. This webinar presented a new approach developed by IFPRI for measuring agri-food system GDP and employment. The data collection and analysis were funded by the CGIAR Research Program on Policies, Institutions, and Markets (PIM) as part of its flagship program on the Economywide Factors Affecting Agricultural Growth and Rural Transformation ( https://pim.cgiar.org/research/f2/), and by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), which uses these metrics to monitor performance of its Global Food Security Strategy. Presenter: James Thurlow ( https://www.ifpri.org/profile/james-thurlow ), Senior Research Fellow, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), leader of PIM’s research cluster “Agricultural Transformation and Rural Incomes” Moderator: Frank Place ( https://www.ifpri.org/profile/frank-place ), PIM Director Webinar page with more information, slide deck, and podcast: https://bit.ly/mafsGDP If you wish to receive alerts about future PIM webinars, please subscribe here: https://pim.cgiar.org/subscribe/ More PIM Webinars: https://pim.cgiar.org/resource/webinars/

Theme: Agriculture Did you know that 65% of the world's arable land is in Africa? And yet, despite the incredible advantage that Africa has over other continents, it imports 85% of its food. 70% of Sub-Saharan Africa depends on agriculture for their livelihoods and indeed 90% of the food in sub-Saharan Africa is produced by smallholder farmers. Our guest in this episode is Dr Apollos Nwafor, Vice President, Policy and State Capability at Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA). AGRA has, over the years, helped restore 13 million hectares of land while training and financing over 15 million farmers concurrently. Having been part of the massive agricultural improvement, Dr Nwafor still believes that Africa's most significant potential lies in Agriculture. How then can Africa build back better and become a net exporter of food? In this episode, he outlines some critical adjustments in the Agricultural sector whose prompt and rapid implementation will transform the Agricultural industry, create jobs, and build families in the continent. 60% more food must be produced in the next 15 years to meet the needs of a growing population in Sub-Saharan Africa. What ways can you get involved and participate in seizing one of the greatest opportunities on the African continent? Tune in and find out more.

BOOK LAUNCH An evolving paradigm of agricultural mechanization development: How much can Africa learn from Asia? FEB 9, 2021 - 09:30 AM TO 10:30 AM EST Agricultural mechanization in Africa south of the Sahara — especially for small farms and businesses — requires a new paradigm to meet the needs of the continent’s evolving farming systems. Can Asia, with its recent success in adopting mechanization, offer a model for Africa? An Evolving Paradigm of Agricultural Mechanization Development analyzes the experiences of eight Asian and five African countries. The authors explore crucial government roles in boosting and supporting mechanization, from import policies to promotion policies to public good policies. Hear from the authors and discussants on the book’s recommendations and insights, which are beneficial to national policymakers and the development community who can adapt this knowledge to local contexts and use it as a foundation for further research. Book Overview: Xinshen Diao, Deputy Division Director, Development Strategy and Governance Division, and Theme Leader, Agricultural Transformation, IFPRI Hiroyuki Takeshima, Senior Research Fellow, IFPRI Xiaobo Zhang, Senior Research Fellow, IFPRI Discussants: Geoffrey C. Mrema, Professor, Department of Engineering Sciences and Technology, Sokoine University of Agriculture Thomas Daum, Research fellow, Institute of Agricultural Science in the Tropics, University of Hohenheim Moderator: Katarlah Taylor, Events Manager, IFPRI LINKS: An Evolving Paradigm Of Agricultural Mechanization Development: How Much Can Africa Learn From Asia?: https://www.ifpri.org/publication/evolving-paradigm-agricultural-mechanization-development-how-much-can-africa-learn-asia An Evolving Paradigm Of Agricultural Mechanization Development: How Much Can Africa Learn From Asia? Synopsis: https://www.ifpri.org/publication/evolving-paradigm-agricultural-mechanization-development-how-much-can-africa-learn-0 More on the seminar: https://www.ifpri.org/event/evolving-paradigm-agricultural-mechanization-development-how-much-can-africa-learn-asia Subscribe IFPRI Insights newsletter and event announcements at www.ifpri.org/content/newsletter-subscription

ReferencesAmungwa, Fonteh Athanasius. "Application of Major Development Theories to      Agricultural Transformation in Cameroon: Recurring Crises and Future Prospects." In Natural Resource Endowment and the Fallacy of Development in Cameroon, edited by Fonjong Lotsmart, 57-84. Mankon, Bamenda: Langaa RPCIG, 2019. Accessed June 3, 2020. doi:10.2307/j.ctvvh85v5.9.Essougong, Urcil Papito Kenfack, Divine Foundjem-Tita, and Peter A. Minang. "Addressing Equity in Community Forestry: Lessons from 20 Years of Implementation in Cameroon." Ecology and Society 24, no. 1 (2019). Accessed June 3, 2020. doi:10.2307/26796923.Foundjem-Tita, Divine, Lalisa A. Duguma, Stijn Speelman, and Serge M. Piabuo. "Viability of Community Forests as Social Enterprises: A Cameroon Case Study." Ecology and Society 23, no. 4 (2018). Accessed June 5, 2020. doi:10.2307/26796883.Minang, Peter A., Lalisa A. Duguma, Florence Bernard, Divine Foundjem-Tita, and Zacharie Tchoundjeu. "Evolution of Community Forestry in Cameroon: An Innovation Ecosystems Perspective." Ecology and Society 24, no. 1 (2019). Accessed June 4, 2020. doi:10.2307/26796898.RUPPEL, Oliver C. "INTERNATIONAL TRADE, ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE  DEVELOPMENT." In Environmental Law and Policy in Cameroon - Towards Making Africa the Tree of Life | Droit Et Politique De L'environnement Au Cameroun - Afin De Faire De L'Afrique L'arbre De Vie, edited by Ruppel Oliver C. and Yogo Emmanuel D. Kam, 771-813. Baden-Baden, Germany: Nomos Verlagsgesellschaft MbH, 2018. Accessed June 3, 2020. www.jstor.org/stable/j.ctv941sr6.42.Xinjie, Shi. "RETHINKING CHINA'S AGRICULTURE." In Prosperity, edited by Golley Jane and Jaivin Linda, 286-91. Acton ACT, Australia: ANU Press, 2018. Accessed June 5, 2020. www.jstor.org/stable/j.ctv1rmjm7.33.‘Sustainable Development Goals: Knowledge Platform'. United Nations. Accessed June 5, 2020. https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/?menu=1300References:1. Pophiwa, Nedson, and Nompe Ntombela. "Green Economy Readiness in South Africa: A Review of Skills and the Immigration Regime." In Sustainability, Climate Change and the Green Economy, edited by Nhamo Godwell and Mjimba Vuyo, 52-66. South Africa: Africa Institute of South Africa, 2016. Accessed May 30, 2020. www.jstor.org/stable/j.ctvh8r100.16.2. Harvey, Ross. "Greening South African Mining through the Fourth Industrial Revolution." In The Future of Mining in South Africa: Sunset or Sunrise?, edited by Valiani Salimah, 144-78. Woodmead, Johannesburg: Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection (MISTRA), 2018. Accessed June 3, 2020. www.jstor.org/stable/j.ctvgc60w8.10.3. Biggs, Reinette (Oonsie), Clint Rhode, Sally Archibald, Lucky Makhosini Kunene, Shingirirai S. Mutanga, Nghamula Nkuna, Peter Omondi Ocholla, and Lehlohonolo Joe Phadima. "Strategies for Managing Complex Social-ecological Systems in the Face of Uncertainty: Examples from South Africa and beyond." Ecology and Society 20, no. 1 (2015). Accessed June 3, 2020. www.jstor.org/stable/26269769.4. DUNCAN, JANE. "State Mass Surveillance, Tactical Surveillance and Hacking in South Africa." In Stopping the Spies: Constructing and Resisting the Surveillance State

Today's CoffeeHouse Conversation is with Nadine Yacoob Baker a bright wealth Manager and MSC holder who is deeply passionate about Africa. In her words "Africa is forever in my heart" even though her origin is Lebanese . Her passion for development and her genuine care was what caught my attention about her. In this episode we talk about her approach to Impact projects & the relationship between Entrepreneurship Skills & Sustainable Income Generation. In 2017 Nadine self sponsored a project in a remote Village in Senegal. Her main focus was the idea of adding value to the final product that was typically sold at the local markets. Surprise is the word she would use to describe the villager’s reaction once they understood how they could transform their typical end-product into one with more added value.

Opening remarks: Rajul Pandya-Lorch, Director, Communications and Public Affairs Division; & Chief of Staff, Director General's Office, IFPRI Ghana’s Economic and Agricultural Transformation ( https://doi.org/10.2499/9780198845348 ) reveals that despite over 30 years of continuous growth in per capita income and rapid urbanization, Ghana has not industrialized and most of its workers remain trapped in low productivity work in agriculture and services. Using empirical analysis of the performance of Ghana’s economy and its agriculture sector over the past four decades, the recently published book offers key insights into harnessing agriculture’s potential for transformation in the country.

Moderator: Peter Hazell, Independent Consultant Ghana’s Economic and Agricultural Transformation ( https://doi.org/10.2499/9780198845348 ) reveals that despite over 30 years of continuous growth in per capita income and rapid urbanization, Ghana has not industrialized and most of its workers remain trapped in low productivity work in agriculture and services. Using empirical analysis of the performance of Ghana’s economy and its agriculture sector over the past four decades, the recently published book offers key insights into harnessing agriculture’s potential for transformation in the country.

Speaker: Xinshen Diao, Deputy Division Director, Development Strategy and Governance Division, IFPRI Ghana’s Economic and Agricultural Transformation ( https://doi.org/10.2499/9780198845348 ) reveals that despite over 30 years of continuous growth in per capita income and rapid urbanization, Ghana has not industrialized and most of its workers remain trapped in low productivity work in agriculture and services. Using empirical analysis of the performance of Ghana’s economy and its agriculture sector over the past four decades, the recently published book offers key insights into harnessing agriculture’s potential for transformation in the country.

Speaker: Shashidhara Kolavalli, Development Strategist Ghana’s Economic and Agricultural Transformation ( https://doi.org/10.2499/9780198845348 ) reveals that despite over 30 years of continuous growth in per capita income and rapid urbanization, Ghana has not industrialized and most of its workers remain trapped in low productivity work in agriculture and services. Using empirical analysis of the performance of Ghana’s economy and its agriculture sector over the past four decades, the recently published book offers key insights into harnessing agriculture’s potential for transformation in the country.

Speaker: Danielle Resnick, Senior Research Fellow, IFPRI Ghana’s Economic and Agricultural Transformation ( https://doi.org/10.2499/9780198845348 ) reveals that despite over 30 years of continuous growth in per capita income and rapid urbanization, Ghana has not industrialized and most of its workers remain trapped in low productivity work in agriculture and services. Using empirical analysis of the performance of Ghana’s economy and its agriculture sector over the past four decades, the recently published book offers key insights into harnessing agriculture’s potential for transformation in the country.

Moderator: Peter Hazell, Independent Consultant Ghana’s Economic and Agricultural Transformation ( https://doi.org/10.2499/9780198845348 ) reveals that despite over 30 years of continuous growth in per capita income and rapid urbanization, Ghana has not industrialized and most of its workers remain trapped in low productivity work in agriculture and services. Using empirical analysis of the performance of Ghana’s economy and its agriculture sector over the past four decades, the recently published book offers key insights into harnessing agriculture’s potential for transformation in the country.

Discussant: Edward Brown, Senior Director of Research & Policy Engagements, African Center for Economic Transformation, Ghana Ghana’s Economic and Agricultural Transformation ( https://doi.org/10.2499/9780198845348 ) reveals that despite over 30 years of continuous growth in per capita income and rapid urbanization, Ghana has not industrialized and most of its workers remain trapped in low productivity work in agriculture and services. Using empirical analysis of the performance of Ghana’s economy and its agriculture sector over the past four decades, the recently published book offers key insights into harnessing agriculture’s potential for transformation in the country.

Discussant: Simeon Ehui, Director, Sustainable Development, Africa, The World Bank Group Ghana’s Economic and Agricultural Transformation ( https://doi.org/10.2499/9780198845348 ) reveals that despite over 30 years of continuous growth in per capita income and rapid urbanization, Ghana has not industrialized and most of its workers remain trapped in low productivity work in agriculture and services. Using empirical analysis of the performance of Ghana’s economy and its agriculture sector over the past four decades, the recently published book offers key insights into harnessing agriculture’s potential for transformation in the country.

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has been widely hailed for his promises to open political space, usher in economic liberalization, and remake the country’s poor record on human rights. However, to truly transform his country, Dr. Abiy must first transform agriculture, which is the nucleus of the Ethiopian economy and by far the largest employer. Please join us for the launch of our newest report, Building a Big Tent for Agricultural Transformation in Ethiopia, which examines the past wins, current endeavors, and future challenges of Ethiopia’s Agricultural Transformation Agency (ATA).   Following a keynote message from ATA’s CEO, Khalid Bomba, an expert panel will compare and contrast Ethiopia’s experience in agricultural transformation to that of other countries and explore the role that donors like the United States government can play to support such efforts for country-led development. This event is made possible through the generous support of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has been widely hailed for his promises to open political space, usher in economic liberalization, and remake the country’s poor record on human rights. However, to truly transform his country, Dr. Abiy must first transform agriculture, which is the nucleus of the Ethiopian economy and by far the largest employer. Please join us for the launch of our newest report, Building a Big Tent for Agricultural Transformation in Ethiopia, which examines the past wins, current endeavors, and future challenges of Ethiopia’s Agricultural Transformation Agency (ATA).   Following a keynote message from ATA’s CEO, Khalid Bomba, an expert panel will compare and contrast Ethiopia’s experience in agricultural transformation to that of other countries and explore the role that donors like the United States government can play to support such efforts for country-led development. This event is made possible through the generous support of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.