1. SABRN‐Updates 2009‐10
Member Countries
Angola
A l
South DRC
Lesotho
Malawi
Mauritius
Mozambique
South Africa
South Africa
Swaziland
Tanzania
Zambia
Zimbabwe
R. M. Chirwa
ECABREN SC & Gender Workshop, held in Arusha, Tanzania – 14-21
February 2010
2. OUTLINE
• Implementing the PABRA frame work 2009‐
Implementing the PABRA frame work 2009
2013
• Germplasm distributed in 2009
Germplasm distributed in 2009
• Available nurseries in 2010
• Capacity building
4. Output 1.1 New or revised tools for targeting technologies for
specific environmental stresses including those associated with
climate change and socio‐economic variables widely available
li t h d i i i bl id l il bl
to development and farmer organizations
Activity Set #1.1.1 Review and analyze current and future risks to bean production and
y y f p
utilization associated with major environmental stresses (prevalent drought and floods,
heat, acid soils, salinity, low soil fertility, risk of soil degradation, pest and diseases) and
end user systems
1.1.1.5 Collect information requirements for PABRA Bean Atlas. All
countries:
5. Output #1.2: Mechanisms for resistance to environmental
stresses are understood and used to generate improved
g p
varieties resistant to specific environmental stresses
Activity Set #1.2.1 Study, validate and document the genetic, physiological, pathogenic and
p
pest mechanisms conferring resistance to different environmental stresses (linking with
f g ff g
capacity building) and generate new stress resistant bean germplasm
1.2.1.1 Review the status and characterize old/new pests and diseases (including new All
races) E.g. Angular Leaf Spot (ALS), Anthracnose, Root Rot (RR), Web blight, Rust, countries:
Halo blight d t li t h
H l bli ht due to climate change or new races; Pests: bean stem maggot, B hid
P t b t t Bruchids, Focus on
F
aphids and white flies. All countries involved. Focus on ZA: (ALS, ANT, HB, rust); ZA, MW,
MW: and s/TZ (Bruchid); Malawi (BSM) s/TZ
1.2.1.2. Identify sources of resistance to new races of pests and diseases that may have ZA, MW, &
emerged (
d (partly d t climate change): specific site focus: SABRN: ZA ALS
tl due to li t h ) ifi it f SABRN ZA: ALS, S/TZ
ANT,HB, RUST: TZ: ANT, ALS (AGRA) and MW: Bruchid (AGRA), MW: BSM
(PABRA)
1.2.2.5. Continue development, testing advance lines and variety release with resistance All
to
t multiple constraints (ALL PABRA countries)
lti l t i t t i ) Countries
C t i
1.2.2.12 Take stock of available germplasm with multiple resistances to stresses (biotic All countries
and abiotic) and distribute a nursery for regional evaluation. SABRN COUNTRIES
TO EVALUATE BY ALL COUNTRIES
1.2.2.15 NARS to share elite lines from their programs, e.g., root rots, ALS etc. ZA, ZM,
Targeted countries: MW, SH/TZ
and ZW
6. Outcome# 2: Farmers access, adapt
access
and use, cost effective, integrated
environmental stress management
options to better manage soil
fertility/moisture and crop
pests/diseases and i
t /di d increase their
th i
capacity to respond to stress
7. Output 2.1: New and existing options and strategies for
managing different stress environments are available to
g g
farmers through partners using participatory approaches.
Activity set # 2.1.1: Develop/identify strategies that address problems associated with
intensification in bean cropping systems to generate and promote technologies
associated with stresses under crop intensification
p f
2.1.1.1 Developing IDPM and ISFM packages related to intensification All countries
of bean cropping systems. -except MR
2.1.1.2 Identify packages for potential scaling up and develop strategies All countries
with partners through participatory research processes and others by except – LE,
gender. In target countries: MR, ZA
8. Outcome #3: Increased
micronutrient-rich bean varieties
and products i th diets of th
d d t in the di t f the
vulnerable communities
(children, women, and PLWHA)
to i
improve their nutrition and
h i ii d
health
9. Output 3.1. Bean varieties with improved micronutrient
concentration and superior agronomic traits developed and
p g p
made available.
Activity sets# 3.1.1: Identify elite parental sources for seed iron and zinc concentration
and use in conventional and marker assisted breeding for high nutrition quality, market,
high yield and stress tolerant varieties and assess mineral stability across agro-ecological
zones
3.1.1.1.
3 1 1 1 Identify and validate parental lines for key traits (Fe/Zn,
(Fe/Zn ZA, TZ, ZM,
ZA TZ ZM
abiotic and biotic stress) and generate F1 and F2 populations ZW MW
3.1.1.2. Select recombinants from existing F3 and F4 populations ZM, ZA, ZW,
TZ, MW
3.1.1.3 Evaluate existing F5 and F6 lines for mineral density and G x ZM, ZA, ZW,
E TZ, MW
3.1.1.4 Increase seed of NUA, NUV and KAB and evaluate for ZW, LE, ZM,
mineral density and G x E CD, MW, SW,
CD MW SW
MZ
3.1.1.5 Conduct national performance trials and DUS tests for ZW, LE, ZM,
candidate fast track lines CD, MW, SW,
MZ-
3.1.1.6 Produce nucleus, breeder for pre-release and/or released fast ZW, ZM, TZ,
track lines and develop descriptors MW, MZ
10. Output 3.2 Bean based food products targeted to specific
deficiencies, developed, tested and made available to vulnerable
, p ,
areas/communities.
Activity set# 3.2.1: Assess and map prevalence of target nutritional deficiencies
y pp f g f
among vulnerable groups and develop value added bean-based food products for
household consumption, supplementary feeding and for markets with agricultural,
health and nutrition partners
3.2.1.2 Develop l
3 2 1 2 D l value added bdd d bean b d food products ( t h
based f d d t (at house h ld
hold ZM,
ZM
level, community and large scale) MW,
STZ
3.2.1.3 Train partners on micronutrient nutrition
p ZM, ,
MW,
STZ
11. Output 3.3: Bio‐availability, bio‐efficacy, retention of
micronutrients and health qualities (alfatoxins) of bean grain
q ( ) g
determined
Activity sets#3.3.1: Link with Harvest-Plus to determine bioavailability of iron and zinc
y y f
in selected micronutrient rich bean varieties and bean based meals under various
conditions (e.g. soaking, germination, fermenting, cooking) across PABRA countries.
3.3.1.1 Establish baseline content of Fe/Zn in raw and process beans (incl. ZM,
Cooking) and consolidate available data for different categories of users; MW &
document and disseminate through partners : S/TZ
3.3.1.3
3 3 1 3 Produce seed of micronutrient rich bean varieties in selected countries ZM,
ZM
(Zambia, Malawi, S/Tanzania) MW &
S/TZ
12. Outcome # 4: Small holder farmers,
farmers
traders and other value chain actors
benefit more from opportunities
created by emerging new and
expanding existing markets
13. Output 4.1: Farmers have access to information on markets and
are effectively linked to national, regional and international
y , g
bean markets using equitable
Activity set# 4.1.1: Conduct value chain analysis for bean based products in
national,
national regional and international markets: develop strategies for effectively
linking smallholder farmers.
4.1.1.2. Review, and evaluate national bean market information ZM, ZW
systems MZ, MW,
MZ MW
South TZ, S-
CD, , SW
4.1.1.3. Document and evaluate major bean markets- their ZM, ZW
characteristics, constraints and opportunities MZ, MW,
South TZ, S-
CD, , SW
4.1.1.4.
4 1 1 4 Conduct disaggregated value Chain Analysis – dry beans ZM,
ZM ZW
(team with CRS) countries as above (Consider gender MZ, MW,
disaggregated market margin analysis) South TZ, S-
CD, , SW
14. Output 4.1: Farmers have access to information on markets and
are effectively linked to national, regional and international
y , g
bean markets using equitable
Activity set# 4.2.1: Generate dry, snap, climbing, runner, canning bean
varieties for niche markets and evaluate with farmers (male and female) and
other chain actors (consumers, traders, hoteliers, farmers, processors etc.)
4.2.1.1: Identify and validate parental lines for key traits (dry ZA, ZM,
beans, snap
beans snap, canning and runner) and generate F1 and F2 ZW, MW
ZW MW,
populations SH/TZ
4.2.1.2 Select recombinants from existing F 3 and F4 populations ZA, ZM,
ZW, MW,
SH/TZ
4.2.1.3. Evaluate existing F5 and F6 lines ZA, ZM,
ZW, MW,
SH/TZ
15. Output 4.1: Farmers have access to information on markets and
are effectively linked to national, regional and international
y , g
bean markets using equitable
Activity set #4.2.2 Increase of existing released varieties for exhibition with
various value chain actors and distribute seeds
4.2.2.1 Develop demonstration plots and variety leaflets for ZA, ZM,
released and pre-release varieties of bush and climbing beans
pre release ZW, MW
ZW MW,
SH/TZ
4.2.2.2 Conduct exhibition of released and pre release varieties of ZA, ZM,
bush and climbing beans for traders , processors, exporters and ZW, MW,
farmers to create SH/TZ
16. Output 5.1: Seed systems and information for promoting
production and supply of preferred dry bean & niche market
p pp y p y
varieties are widely available
Activity set# 5.1.1 Scale up and out seed to targeted potential end users using efficient
seed delivery systems identified through comparative analysis of seed demand,
demand
production and delivery methods.
5.1.1.2. Characterize and determine the scale of current and All countries
potential clients groups, for seed based technologies for
groups seed-based technologies, (MW.
(MW MZ
environment management options and for nutritional bean based and s/TZ –
products. (TL: Kenya and Ethiopia. under McK)
5.1.1.3. Increase/multiply foundation seeds for both formal and
informal seed producers/partners all countries at least 2000 kg for
each released variety: ALL COUNTRIES EXCEPT MW, MZ, TZ,
CD
5.1.1.4.
5 1 1 4 Action Research on ways to Scale up breeder and foundation
seed: TLII: Kenya and Ethiopia;
5.1.1.5 New Action Research on small seed packets and other seed
marketing strategies:
5.1.1.6 National workshops to agree on seed production and post
harvest /business management for partners under different projects
including innovative seed promotion e.g. small packs
17. Outcome #5: Diverse clientele of
men and women end-users are using
d d i
adapted and p
p preferred bean
varieties, environment stress
management options and
options,
micronutrients bean- based products
through leveraging sustainable
approaches for product production,
delivery and information sharing
18. Output 5.1: Seed systems and information for promoting
production and supply of preferred dry bean & niche market
p pp y p y
varieties are widely available
Activity set#5.1.2 Expand information materials and media for different clientele,
devise explicit demand creation strategies (including for invisible value-added traits)
value added
and mass produce relevant materials training manuals (all the while carefully
monitoring who is being reached and where).
5.1.2.1 D i
5 1 2 1 Design, update and mass produce i f
d t d d information t l
ti tools All countries
t i
(MW. MZ
and s/TZ –
under McK) )
19. Output 5.2: Environment stress management products and
processes are available with a diversity of rural service providers
il bl ith di it f l i id
Activity set#5.2.1 Develop, differentiate (end user perceptions on) and scale up
production,
production delivery of management options and co-learning methods for dealing
co learning
with environmental stresses, with a focus on product and process use which is
sustainable and equitable
5.2.1.1 C d t ti
5 2 1 1 Conduct action research on h t scale up th production
h how to l the d ti SZ and S/TZ
d
and delivery of potential products and alleviating processes related
to environmental stresses (example to be drawn in PABRA countries
namely UG. Southern TZ, DRC, RW but also consider other
y , ,
potential countries/ entrepreneurs e.g. champion/innovative farmers
(pick ISFM and one IPDM problem) –Linked to 2.1.1.
20. Output 5.3: Vulnerable groups and service providers have access
to Micro nutrient dense bean based products through a diversity
p g y
of partners and outreach channels.
Activity set#5.3.1 Scale up and out the production, delivery and uptake of nutritious
bean-based
bean based products and information to a diverse range of partners including
devising explicit demand creation strategies for non visible traits (micro nutrient
dense beans varieties and their nutritious products). Promotion of approaches will be
based on a review and comparative analysis of PABRA nutrition and health
experience.
5.3.1.2. Conduct action research on information dissemination MW. ZM
strategies related to micro dense varieties SH/TZ MW, ZM
SH/TZ, MW and s/TZ
21. Outcome #6: PABRA partners have
increased ability to respond to
demands in the bean sector, and are
utilizing g
g generated knowledge to
g
influence bean related national and
regional policy and advocacy
matters
22. Output 6.1: PABRA and Networks are strengthened to exploit
synergies, efficiencies, and accountability, in responding to
y g , , y, p g
demand in new areas
Output 6.1: PABRA and Networks are strengthened to exploit synergies, efficiencies,
and accountability, in responding to demand in new areas
d t bilit i di t d di
6.1.1.3 Training of trainers in participatory monitoring and evaluation CD & ZM
in additional sites and partners in Southern DRC, and Zambia (3 sites:
i ddi i l i d i S h DRC d Z bi (3 i
Kasama, Solowezi and Chipata)
23. Output 6.1: PABRA and Networks are strengthened to exploit
synergies, efficiencies, and accountability, in responding to
y g , , y, p g
demand in new areas
Activity set#6.1.2 Assess bottlenecks and develop strategies for strengthening the
functioning of PABRA and design , manage and institutionalize (with PABRA
partners) use of Monitoring & Evaluation in PABRA networks
6.1.2.1 Develop tools for monitoring specific outputs in PABRA sCD, MW,
(review f
( i formats with national partners )
t ith ti l t S/TZ & ZM
6.1.2.2 Conduct desk study to assess and evaluate institutionalisation sCD, MW,
options/practices for M&E S/TZ & ZM
6.1.2.3 Support to knowledge exchange and sharing in monitoring
pp g g g g sCD, MW,
, ,
and evaluation including attendance to local and international S/TZ & ZM
conferences
6.1.2.4 Progressive monitoring by national partners in SABRN, support All countries
tools design (extend to all countries in SABRN, funds for stationery,
t l d i ( t d t ll t i i SABRN f d f t ti
printing, % time for special skills hire, )
6.1.2.5 Support to national learning platforms , incorporate new sCD & ZM
p
partners in new sites in Southern DRC & Zambia
24. Output 6.3: A strategy for influencing policy and advocacy in
PABRA defined and promoted.
f p
Activity set#6.3.1 Identify, analyze key gaps in existing agricultural seed, health,
environmental stress policies which inhibit development of efficient and sustainable
i t l t li i hi h i hibit d l t f ffi i t d t i bl
delivery systems and establish strategies to influence regulatory bodies and
agricultural policy makers to address policy gaps.
6.3.1.6 Catalyze exchange of information and reporting within PABRA: All SABRN
l h fi f i d i i hi
a. Network Steering Committee by network partners – SABRN countries
countries (Oct 2010)
25. Bean Germplasm Distributed in
2009
Nursery or trial Entries Number of sets by country
AO CD LS MW MZ ZA SZ TZ ZM ZW MR
SARBYT 20 1 2 2 1
SARBEN 100 1 2 2 1
DROUGHT SMALL 133 1 1
DROUGHT LARGE 21 1 2 2 1
BSM 5 4 1
SUGAR NURSERY 63 1 1
CALIMA NURSERY 210 1
NAVY 45 1 1
BIOFORT FAST/TRACK 39 1 1 1
BIOFORT LARGE 60 1 1
MEDIUM CLIMBERS 13 3
HEAVY CLIMBERS 38 3
RED KID DWARFS 33 3
RED KID CLIMBERS 17 3
NAVY BEANS 70 3
RED KID DWARFS 12 3
RED KID CLIMBERS 17 3
NAVY BEANS 25 3
26. Available Germplasm for 2010
NURSERY NURSERY
1. CALIMA NURSERY 13. BIOFORT F/ TRACK
2. ALS NURSEY 14. CALIMA DWARF
3. VAM 2005 B NURSERY 15. GCI DRY BEANS SET I
4.
4 RILS 05A 16.
16 DROUGHT - KENYA
5. SUGARS NURSERY 17. FARMERS - LOW P
6. BC 3 LINES 18. SEMI CLIMBERS
7. NEW BILFA (SABRN) 19. REDS DWARF
8. DROUGHT SMALL SEEDED 20. PURPLE
9.
9 BIOFORTIFICATION SMALL 21.
21 BSM NURSEY
10. CALIMA NURSEY LOW N 22. DROUGHT - MALAWI
11. NAVY BEANS 23. COMMERCIAL VARIETIES
12. SARBYT 24. PVS VARIETIES
27. Degree training
NAME DEG UNIVERSITY FUNDING STATUS
Kanyenga Lubobo MSc Univ. of Lubumbashi PABRA Finished 2009
Magalhaes Miguel PhD Penn State Univ
Univ. McKnight Final Year
Soares Xerinda PhD Penn State Univ. McKnight Final Year
Celestina Jochua PhD Penn State Univ. McKnight Final Year
Virginia Chisale MSc Penn State Univ. USAID 2nd Year
Godwill Makunde PhD Free State Univ. TL-II 2nd Year
Lizzie Kalolokesya MSc Univ.
Univ of Zambia TL-II Final Year
Abraham Dhlamini MSc Univ of Pretoria Others started
28. Non Degree Training
Non‐Degree Training
• Statistical Analyses – using GENSTAT was
Statistical Analyses using GENSTAT was
organized in Malawi for McKnight funded
projects (Malawi, Mozambique and Tanzania)
projects (Malawi Mozambique and Tanzania)
• Phenotyping genotypes for drought resistance
– a short course was conducted by CIAT HQ staff
a short course was conducted by CIAT‐HQ staff
for TL‐II project ‐ Malawi and Zimbabwe
29. Workshops and Meetings
o s ops a d ee gs
• Organized the final stakeholders’ workshop for the BMZ project
partners in Malawi – February 2009
• Organized a bean breeders workshop in Malawi – February 2009
• Organized a PABRA stakeholders workshop in Malawi – February
2009
• Participate in the PABRA SC meeting in Nairobi, Kenya – April
2009
• Organized the TL‐I Annual Review meeting in Malawi for all
stakeholders – April 2009
• Participated in the new PABRA Phase implementation plan –
September 2009
• Participated in the CCRP East and Southern Africa Culture of
Participated in the CCRP East and Southern Africa Culture of
Practice meeting in Dar es Salaam – September 2009
• Organized SABRN SC meeting ‐ October 2009
