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Laboratory Scientist

Landbounavorsing 

Farmers Pride International het by die Global aangesluit  Navorsingsaktiwiteite in Landbou,  nou met tegnologie in gebruik

  Daar word beraam dat die hoeveelheid kennis wat mense besit in minder as sewe maande verdubbel. Met ander woorde, binne minder as sewe maande vanaf die tyd dat jy hierdie lees, sal ons samelewing twee keer soveel kennis van die wêreld om ons hê as wat dit vandag het.

 

Ons beplan om te implementeer  Landbou wetenskap  wat aktief poog om prosedures te ontdek wat vee- en oesopbrengste sal verhoog, landbougrondproduktiwiteit sal verbeter, verlies weens siektes en insekte sal verminder, doeltreffender toerusting sal ontwikkel en algehele voedselkwaliteit sal verhoog.

Ons navorsingsaktiwiteite in Landbou soek maniere om boere se wins te verhoog en die omgewing te beskerm. Dit sal verbruikers in staat stel om minder vir hul kos- en veselprodukte te betaal, wat hulle in staat stel om hul geld aan ander goed te bestee.

Value Chain Measurement.

Transforming Agricultural Research and Development (R&D) for a Resilient and Equitable Future;

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At Farmer’s Pride International (FPI), the focus of research and development (R&D) is to address the critical challenges faced by the world’s poor and disadvantaged communities. With an emphasis on improving productivity and managing natural resources, FPI’s R&D efforts encompass a wide range of areas, including food crop innovation, biodiversity conservation, forestry, agroforestry, livestock management, aquatic resources, soil and water nutrient optimization, water management, and agriculture-related policy development. Additionally, FPI is dedicated to strengthening scientific capacity within developing countries, creating pathways for sustainable progress and equitable development.

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Evolving Agricultural R&D for Changing Global Dynamics:

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The landscape of agricultural R&D is shifting rapidly, with significant implications for global poverty, hunger, and socio-economic outcomes. Middle-income countries are emerging as key players in agricultural innovation, driven by increased public investment in R&D. This growth positions these nations as competitive producers of agricultural innovations and products. However, high-income countries continue to hold an advantage in innovation due to robust private-sector R&D investment. Balancing this dynamic requires strategic public-private partnerships that bridge innovation gaps and enhance equity in global agricultural systems.

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Public investment in agricultural R&D remains crucial for global food security and environmental sustainability. Despite the high economic returns associated with agricultural R&D, the sector is characterized by long-term time horizons and delayed impacts. The lag between R&D investment and realization of benefits underscores the need for stable and sustained funding, particularly in regions like Sub-Saharan Africa, where volatility in public agricultural R&D expenditure is prevalent. To address this challenge, FPI is committed to fostering partnerships, creating innovative funding mechanisms, and advancing policies that stabilize and enhance R&D investments worldwide.

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FPI-I invests much of its resources in bringing good results as it implement the RUAIPP , for great results we have borrowed ideas from FAO's Agroecology Principles stated on the diagramdiagram below:

Agroecology Principles.

Expanding Agriculture Economics in the Context of Innovation and Economic Development:

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Agricultural economics plays a critical role in shaping global food systems, reducing poverty, and fostering sustainable development. Farmer’s Pride International (FPI) is committed to leveraging innovation in agricultural economics to address systemic challenges while enhancing productivity and sustainability. This strategy outlines how FPI approaches agricultural economics through targeted activities, SMART goals, pathways, and Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEAL) frameworks.

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Key Activities in Agricultural Economics:

To address the challenges of underinvestment and constrained technological choices, FPI identifies several critical activities:

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1. Research & Development (R&D) in Agricultural Economics

  • Economic Modeling: Develop advanced models to assess the economic viability of emerging agricultural technologies and systems.

  • Resource Use Optimization: Conduct studies on the efficient use of land, water, and other natural resources.

  • Market Analysis: Analyze local, regional, and international market dynamics to create actionable insights for farmers and agribusinesses.

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2. Capacity Building & Training:

  • Train farmers in financial literacy, budgeting, and business management to enhance economic decision-making.

  • Develop courses for policymakers on the economic impacts of agricultural innovations and sustainable practices.

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3. Policy Advocacy & Institutional Reform:

  • Advocate for public investment in agricultural R&D to address market failures.

  • Support the establishment of agricultural innovation funds and tax incentives to drive private-sector participation.

 

4. Promotion of Technological Innovations:

Research and promote cost-effective technologies for precision farming, renewable energy integration, and post-harvest loss reduction.

  • Partner with tech firms to create mobile platforms for real-time pricing, market access, and economic decision-making tools.

 

5. Enhancing Rural Infrastructure:

  • Support the development of transportation, storage, and market linkages to reduce transaction costs for rural farmers.

  • Advocate for rural electrification to power agro-industries and reduce energy costs.

 

6. Economic Diversification Strategies:

  • Promote value addition in agricultural products to increase incomes.

  • Encourage diversification into high-value crops, livestock, and aquaculture to reduce dependency on traditional staples.

 

7. Community Engagement:

  • Facilitate participatory approaches to identify community-specific economic challenges and opportunities.

  • Support cooperatives and farmer organizations to enhance collective bargaining power.

 

SMART Goals for Agricultural Economics:

 

Specific:

  1. Establish 20 regional economic hubs to support agricultural innovation and market integration by 2030.

  2. Implement financial literacy programs reaching 1 million farmers by 2028.

 

Measurable:

  1. Achieve a 30% increase in average farmer incomes in target regions by 2030.

  2. Reduce post-harvest losses by 25% through technological interventions by 2027.

 

Achievable:

  1. Secure $300 million in funding for agricultural economic research and development by 2026.

  2. Partner with 50 institutions globally to co-develop and implement economic strategies for farmers.

 

Relevant:

  1. Align with SDG 1 (No Poverty), SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), and SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth).

  2. Address challenges in resource-constrained and climate-affected regions.

 

Time-Bound:

  1. Establish policy frameworks for sustainable agricultural economics in 10 countries by 2027.

  2. Train 50,000 policymakers, extension workers, and researchers in agricultural economics by 2028.

 

Pathways to Implementation:

 

  1. Global Collaboration:

    • Partner with international organizations, governments, and private firms to fund and implement agricultural economic strategies.

    • Leverage FPI’s R&D HQ in the USA to provide technical expertise.

  2. Policy Integration:

    • Work with governments to design and implement policies that encourage R&D investment and sustainable farming practices.

    • Develop economic incentives to drive private-sector innovation in agriculture.

  3. Market Development:

    • Facilitate the creation of farmer-friendly markets with transparent pricing mechanisms.

    • Develop infrastructure for supply chain efficiency and minimize post-harvest losses.

  4. Technology Dissemination:

    • Use digital platforms to share research findings and provide decision-making tools to stakeholders.

    • Promote low-cost, scalable technologies tailored to the needs of smallholder farmers.

  5. Knowledge Transfer & Capacity Building:

    • Organize workshops and training sessions for farmers, policymakers, and extension workers.

    • Develop online courses on agricultural economics to reach a global audience.

 

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEAL)

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Monitoring:

  • Use digital tools to track progress in key economic indicators such as income growth, yield improvements, and market access.

  • Implement real-time monitoring systems to ensure timely data collection and analysis.

Evaluation:

  • Conduct baseline, mid-term, and end-term evaluations to measure project outcomes against objectives.

  • Use randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to evaluate the effectiveness of specific economic interventions.

Learning:

  • Establish feedback mechanisms to incorporate lessons learned into ongoing projects.

  • Organize annual forums for stakeholders to share insights and refine strategies.

Reporting:

  • Publish annual reports highlighting achievements, challenges, and future directions.

  • Disseminate findings through academic journals and industry publications.

 

Expected Outcomes:

  1. Improved economic resilience among farmers through diversified income streams.

  2. Enhanced global food security through increased productivity and reduced waste.

  3. Stronger public-private partnerships driving innovation and market development.

  4. Empowered rural communities with equitable access to resources and opportunities.

 

Call to Action:

Farmer’s Pride International (FPI) invites funders, investors, and partners to collaborate in advancing agricultural economics for a more sustainable, equitable, and prosperous future. Together, we can harness the power of innovation to transform agriculture and uplift millions of lives globally.

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WHY A-R& D

 
 
 
 
 
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In the late 19th century public agricultural research institutions were set up in the advanced industrialized nations of today. These paved the way for technological change and transformation in the agricultural systems of these countries (Ruttan, 1982). In the last 50–100 years, dramatic changes in agricultural productivity and production have taken place, driven in large part by investments in public and private agricultural research (Alston and Pardey, 2014). These increases in agricultural productivity have by and large occurred across the globe, encompassing high-income (Andersen and Song, 2013; Khan et al., 2017; Thirtle et al., 2008) as well as middle- and low-income countries (Adetutu and Ajayi, 2020; Fan et al., 2000; Suphannachart and Warr, 2011), and involving their respective public sector agricultural R&D organizations. Today, nearly all countries in some form or another have national agricultural research institutes (Fuglie, 2018).

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Thus, public sector agricultural research and development (R&D) has played an important role in increasing agricultural total factor productivity (TFP) across countries (Fuglie, 2018; Rawat and Akter, 2020). These past patterns of growth in agricultural productivity have had important implications for food security and poverty (Alston et al., 2009a). In current times the role for agricultural R&D has expanded further. From boosting agricultural productivity and improving food security, agricultural R&D is now also viewed as a powerful means to ensure environmental sustainability and tackle climate change (Acevedo et al., 2018). The former through interventions and innovations that can minimize ecological damage while increasing productivity (Swaminathan, 2017); the latter through research that focusses on combatting potential threats and adverse effects arising from a mean rise in temperature, and also by mitigating the effects of global green-house gases resulting from agriculture (Lobell et al., 2013).

According to the 2019 Global Agricultural Productivity Report, in order to sustainably meet the needs of an estimated 10 billion people in 2050, global agricultural productivity would need to increase from the current average annual rate of 1.63% to a rate of 1.73% per annum (Steensland, 2019). Given the limited natural resources and degradation of the resources already in use (Fuglie, 2015), increases in agricultural productivity would need to accrue from intensification, i.e. by raising the yield per hectare. This makes the role of public agricultural R&D in raising agricultural productivity critical. Thus, stagnant or declining levels of public investment in agricultural R&D put future agricultural productivity growth at risk (Fuglie, 2015).

 

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FUNDING 

Funding for agricultural research and development (R&D), both public and private, has decreased over the years. The success of the Green Revolution may have resulted in a complacent attitude among funding agencies. Given the recognition of the need for food and the cost of research and development, most people now view this reduction in funding as a huge mistake. Several agencies, NGOs, and private sector firms are now reversing this trend. Private funding plays an important role in taking the new developments to the farmer. However, many of the breakthroughs in research happen in the public sector. An investment in the public sector is essential to create breakthroughs in helping the world meet the food demands of the future.

FPI TASK ON AGRICULTURE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT:

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  1. Agriculture Economics

  2. The state of public agricultural R&D today

  3.  A shift in the traditional bastions of agricultural research

  4. Sustainable Food Systems and Agriculture

  5. Cluster Farming in Agriculture

  6. Agriculture in Fragile States 

  7.  Agriculture Production

  8. Integrated Management of Soil Fertility

  9. The benefits of Technology in Agriculture 

  10. AR&D in fighting poverty and Hunger in Africa

  11. Agroecology systems in Agriculture 

Landbounavorsing  

 
 

Landbounavorsing blyk die oudste vorm van georganiseerde navorsing ter wêreld te wees. Landbounavorsing kan breedweg gedefinieer word as enige navorsingsaktiwiteit wat daarop gemik is om produktiwiteit en kwaliteit van gewasse te verbeter deur hul genetiese verbetering, beter plantbeskerming, besproeiing, bergingsmetodes, plaasmeganisasie, doeltreffende bemarking en 'n beter bestuur van hulpbronne.

LANDBOU NAVORSING  

 

Kwantitatiewe Navorsing  

Dit is die insameling en ontleding van numeriese data om 'n hipotese te toets, voorspellings te maak of patrone te vind. Sulke data kan op tabelle, grafieke of grafieke voorgestel word.

Die belangrikheid van kwantitatiewe navorsing vir die landbou en vissery kan nie oorbeklemtoon word nie, want dit is nuttig om siektepatrone in gewasse te vind, daardie bedreigings uit te skakel en te voorkom dat dit in die toekoms voorkom.

AGROECOLOGY
Plant Biologist

Vordering deur navorsing

Oor die algemeen is die toekoms van landbou blink.

 

Ons moedig meer belegging in Landbounavorsing aan, deur die hulp van landbounavorsing en volgehoue toetsing, kan verwag word dat die lewenstandaard wat ons vandag geniet, sal verbeter.

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Diere-immunisering— Histories was siektes verwoestend vir veeproduksie-ondernemings. Die bekendstelling van entstowwe en medisyne het die gesondheid van vee verbeter. Diere-immunisering, die proses om diere weerstand teen siektes te gee deur inenting of inenting, het siektes verminder. Diere in 'n siektevrye omgewing kan teen 'n baie laer koste vir produsente grootgemaak word, en die besparings word aan verbruikers oorgedra.

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Kunsmatige inseminasie - Superior diere is die produkte van superieure ouers. Kunsmatige inseminasie is die plasing van semen in die vroulike voortplantingskanaal deur kunsmatige tegnieke. Met die bekendstelling van kunsmatige inseminasie het die oordrag van gene vanaf 'n meerderwaardige vaar, of manlike ouer, dramaties toegeneem. Deur moderne tegnieke van semenversameling, berging en verspreiding kan byna enige produsent toegang hê tot die beste gene in die bedryf .

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Biologiese beheer— Plae verminder landbouproduktiwiteit aansienlik. Een manier van plaagbestuur is biologiese beheer. Sommige metodes van plaagbestuur deur biologiese beheer behels roofinsekte, bakterieë, swamme en virusse. Die inbring van parasitiese wespe in die kweekhuisomgewing om witvlieë te beheer, is 'n voorbeeld van biologiese beheer. Die volwasse perdebye lê hul eiers op witvlieglarwes. Wanneer die eiers uitbroei, verorber die wesplarwes die witvlieglarwes. Nog 'n voorbeeld is die gebruik van die bakterie Bacillus thurengiensis om insekplae van veld- en groentegewasse te beheer.

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Gespesialiseerde gewasproduksie— Navorsers werk daaraan om gewasse te ontwikkel wat vir spesifieke kommersiële gebruike gespesialiseer is. Voorbeelde sluit in gewasse met spesifieke eienskappe, soos hoë proteïen-, olie- of styselinhoud. Sommige mieliebasters is spesifiek vir etanolproduksie ontwikkel. Boonop word gewerk om gewasse met hoër voedingswaarde te produseer.

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Presisietegnologieë— Die globale posisioneringstelsel (GPS), geografiese inligtingstelsels (GIS), mikrorekenaars en masjineriebeheerders is presisietegnologieë wat die doeltreffendheid van boerdery verbeter het.

 

Satelliete wat om die aarde wentel, word aan 'n grondontvanger in 'n veld of op toerusting gekoppel. Die stelsel vind presiese punte op GIS-roosterkaarte op om masjineriebedrywighede in die veld te beheer. Hierdie tegnologie is veral nuttig vir die toediening van kunsmis en die verkryging van oesdata

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Ons landbounavorsing poog om prosedures te ontdek wat vee- en oesopbrengste sal verhoog, landbougrondproduktiwiteit sal verbeter, verliese weens siektes en insekte sal verminder, doeltreffender toerusting sal ontwikkel en algehele voedselkwaliteit sal verhoog. Navorsers soek maniere om boere se wins te verhoog en die omgewing te beskerm.

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SLUIT ONS AAN, ONDERSTEUN ONS, BELEË IN ONS WERK!

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