| 32nd International Conference of Agricultural Economists (ICAE 2024) |
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9 Days to go!
Only 9 days left until the 32nd triennial International Conference of Agricultural Economists to be held in New Delhi, India!
Have you secured your spot?
The 32nd International Conference of Agricultural Economists (ICAE) will be held in India fromAugust 2 to 7. The event will bring together experts, scholars, practitioners and early-career researchers from around the world to discuss the latest advancements in agricultural economics. The conference's theme, "Transformation Towards Sustainable Agri-Food Systems," emphasizes the need for innovative approaches to enhance food security, promote sustainable agricultural practices, and address the socioeconomic issues affecting rural communities. The ICAE 2024 aims to inspire collaborative efforts and policy solutions that will shape the future of agriculture in an increasingly interconnected and environmentally conscious world. Read more
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| Call for Applications: Matching Grant Fund |
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Are you working in the cashew, cocoa, maize, or livestock (cattle, sheep, goats) sectors in a member state of the Organization of Africa? Are you from the private sector, with a high interest in resilience, competitiveness, or direct supply linkages with off-takers for sustainability? Do you have an innovative idea that makes the above-mentioned value chains less fragmented, more inclusive, particularly for women and youth, sustainable, and profitable? This also includes innovations for by-products of the sectors. Then this is a unique opportunity for you to realize your goal! More information is here.
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| The Dawn Of AI In Agriculture Is Harvesting The Future |
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In the verdant fields and vast farmlands, a quiet revolution is unfolding. It's a revolution not marked by uproar but by the gentle hum of technology merging with the ancient art of farming. This revolution is powered by artificial intelligence (AI), and it's changing the landscape of agriculture in profound and inspiring ways.
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| Call for Proposals from NGOs, IGO, or Not-for-profit Entity: $250,000 in Project Funding |
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The Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) is soliciting proposals for Delivering Training Programs on Implementing New Regulations for Cooling Appliances and Ozone-Depleting Substances. This project responds to the request by Ghana’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Following assessments of energy efficiency and consumption in the cooling sector, Ghana’s Energy Commission (EC) has recently revised the Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS), embodied in the Energy Efficiency Standards and Labelling (Air Conditioners) (LI 2458) 2022. This legislation enforces compliance with MEPS, introduces star ratings, and mandates the registration of all air conditioner models.Read More |
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| Enhancing soil health in Rwanda: What’s lime got to do with it? |
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Rwanda’s farmers have long struggled to obtain quality lime to improve their soil for better crop productivity. The most common lime available was unprocessed, requiring large quantities—between 2.5 and 4 metric tons (mt) per hectare—and had to be applied at least two months before planting. Additionally, distribution networks were inadequate, making it difficult for farmers to access the lime on time. The lack of awareness further compromised adoption.Read more
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| An opportunity for young talents for Doctorial research in sustainable Development |
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| Foresight Initiative series: What do we know about the future of food systems? |
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Food, land, and water systems face daunting challenges in the future, and the body of research exploring these challenges is growing rapidly. This series of notes was launched in 2022 by the CGIAR Foresight Initiative to summarize what we know today about the future of various aspects of food systems. The goal of these notes is to serve as a quick reference, point to further information, and help guide future research and decisions. Read more
Source:CGIAR |
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| Rwanda banks on ‘hydroponic fodder’ tech to boost milk production |
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In a bid to increase the area covered with various fodder varieties for livestock from the current 32,000 hectares to 87,000 hectares, the Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB) is engaging farmers and the private sector in hydroponic fodder cultivation. This technique aims to address forage and feed shortages for cattle, thereby enhancing milk production and sustaining small livestock during dry spells over the next five years. Read More
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| Is cellular agriculture the next big leapfrog for East Africa? |
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Food systems in East Africa have a long way to go in terms of development, perhaps more so than any other region of the world. To help ensure long-term food security and food safety, East African nations can embrace a tactic that has proven effective for the Global South, with regard to benefiting from technology ahead of the Global North. They can skip incremental stages in development and leapfrog their way to new, transformative methods of food production.Read more
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| How Digital Technology Is Helping Africa’s Smallholder Farmers Access Best Practices for Fertilizer |
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Africa’s 33 million smallholder farmers must triple fertilizer use on the continent over the next decade to double agricultural production and meet the growing demand for more nutritious fruits and vegetables. It is believed that central to the solution for improved soil quality and food security is the need, in partnership, to embrace the power of digital data and tools so smallholder farmers can have the best information and advice on how to sustainably use fertilizer as part of an integrated crop management (ICM) approach to agriculture. Read More
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Becoming an AAAE member: The African Association of Agricultural Economists (AAAE) is a nonprofit association serving the professional interests of those working in agricultural and broadly related fields of development economics. Becoming a member of AAAE brings together people who work in the same industry and/or share common interests and goals. Please subscribe today and become a member to help in advocating for our shared purpose. |
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African Association of Agricultural Economists c/o University of Nairobi, C.A.V.S, Upper Kabete Campus Loresho Ridge Road, Nairobi, Kenya |
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