SlideShare une entreprise Scribd logo

Key note address first ofab consultative meeting november 2010

•
•
W
Wachoro
Technologie
1  sur  23
OFAB - Agricultural Biotechnology and Agricultural Development for SSA Dr. Jacob Mignouna, Technical Operations Director AATF, 24 TH November 2010 Safari Club, Nairobi OFAB-AFRICA FIRST PROGRAMMING COMMITTEE CONSULTATIVE MEETING
Biotechnology: A 10,000 years journey Plant tissue cultured 1922 - 1934 Discovery of Agrobacterium - 1907 Bt discovered - 1901 Mendel’s laws 1865-1901 Cell theory - 1839 Plant breeding / Seed trading 1742 Leeuwenhoek (Bacteria) 1683 Cheese / dairy products 1000BC Bread 3000BC Brewing / Fermentation 6000BC Domestication of plants 8000BC
Biotechnology: A 10,000 years journey China approves Bt rice and biotech phytase maize 2009 Herbicide resistant soybean, maize, canola Bt cotton commercialized 1996 Bt cotton field trials Virus resistance 1986 1st transgenic plants 1983 Human insulin produced 1982 Clone Bt toxin gene 1981 Schell & Van Montagu Discover plasmids in A tumefaciens 1974 Watson & Crick DNA double helix 1st virus free plants 1953 Plant tissue cultured 1922 - 1934
Biotech crop countries have better development indices
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],General Progress – ISAAA 2009 Report
Biotech in Africa ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
African Agriculture - under serious threat ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
The central challenge for SSA: Increase agricultural productivity Yield of cereals (ton/ha)
Changes in Cereal Production From Changes in Area and Yield
[object Object],WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Impact of Biotech Crops Source; Compiled by Clive James , 2008
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Challenges that face biotechnology development in Africa e.g.
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],BIOTECHNOLOGY DEBATE IN SSA
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],What is Africa Doing About Agricultural Biotechnology?
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],LEARNING FROM OTHERS
[object Object],[object Object]
OPEN FORUM ON AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY (OFAB) IN AFRICA ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],OFAB – A STRATEGIC INITIATIVE
OFAB CHAPTERS ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
OFAB PROGRESS ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
1 st OFAB Chapters Consultative Meeting ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Conclusion ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
 

Recommandé

African positionongm os
African positionongm osAfrican positionongm os
African positionongm oscenafrica
 
Awakening Africa’s Sleeping Giant Prospects for Advancing Inclusive and Susta...
Awakening Africa’s Sleeping Giant Prospects for Advancing Inclusive and Susta...Awakening Africa’s Sleeping Giant Prospects for Advancing Inclusive and Susta...
Awakening Africa’s Sleeping Giant Prospects for Advancing Inclusive and Susta...Francois Stepman
 
Stemming Aflatoxin pre- and post-harvest waste in the groundnut value chain (...
Stemming Aflatoxin pre- and post-harvest waste in the groundnut value chain (...Stemming Aflatoxin pre- and post-harvest waste in the groundnut value chain (...
Stemming Aflatoxin pre- and post-harvest waste in the groundnut value chain (...Francois Stepman
 
Prevention and control of aflatoxin contamination in value chains : Contrib...
Prevention and control of aflatoxin contamination in value chains : Contrib...Prevention and control of aflatoxin contamination in value chains : Contrib...
Prevention and control of aflatoxin contamination in value chains : Contrib...Francois Stepman
 
AU Policies and Decisions for the Use of STI in the Implementation of a Susta...
AU Policies and Decisions for the Use of STI in the Implementation of a Susta...AU Policies and Decisions for the Use of STI in the Implementation of a Susta...
AU Policies and Decisions for the Use of STI in the Implementation of a Susta...Francois Stepman
 
The role of the Partnership for Aflatoxin Control in Africa (PACA)
The role of the Partnership for Aflatoxin Control in Africa (PACA)The role of the Partnership for Aflatoxin Control in Africa (PACA)
The role of the Partnership for Aflatoxin Control in Africa (PACA)Francois Stepman
 
The Aflatoxin Challenge
The Aflatoxin ChallengeThe Aflatoxin Challenge
The Aflatoxin ChallengeFrancois Stepman
 
Twenty years research on aflatoxin in Europe: what benefits for Africa?
Twenty years research on aflatoxin in Europe: what benefits for Africa? Twenty years research on aflatoxin in Europe: what benefits for Africa?
Twenty years research on aflatoxin in Europe: what benefits for Africa? Francois Stepman
 

Recommandé

African positionongm os
African positionongm osAfrican positionongm os
African positionongm oscenafrica
 
Awakening Africa’s Sleeping Giant Prospects for Advancing Inclusive and Susta...
Awakening Africa’s Sleeping Giant Prospects for Advancing Inclusive and Susta...Awakening Africa’s Sleeping Giant Prospects for Advancing Inclusive and Susta...
Awakening Africa’s Sleeping Giant Prospects for Advancing Inclusive and Susta...Francois Stepman
 
Stemming Aflatoxin pre- and post-harvest waste in the groundnut value chain (...
Stemming Aflatoxin pre- and post-harvest waste in the groundnut value chain (...Stemming Aflatoxin pre- and post-harvest waste in the groundnut value chain (...
Stemming Aflatoxin pre- and post-harvest waste in the groundnut value chain (...Francois Stepman
 
Prevention and control of aflatoxin contamination in value chains : Contrib...
Prevention and control of aflatoxin contamination in value chains : Contrib...Prevention and control of aflatoxin contamination in value chains : Contrib...
Prevention and control of aflatoxin contamination in value chains : Contrib...Francois Stepman
 
AU Policies and Decisions for the Use of STI in the Implementation of a Susta...
AU Policies and Decisions for the Use of STI in the Implementation of a Susta...AU Policies and Decisions for the Use of STI in the Implementation of a Susta...
AU Policies and Decisions for the Use of STI in the Implementation of a Susta...Francois Stepman
 
The role of the Partnership for Aflatoxin Control in Africa (PACA)
The role of the Partnership for Aflatoxin Control in Africa (PACA)The role of the Partnership for Aflatoxin Control in Africa (PACA)
The role of the Partnership for Aflatoxin Control in Africa (PACA)Francois Stepman
 
The Aflatoxin Challenge
The Aflatoxin ChallengeThe Aflatoxin Challenge
The Aflatoxin ChallengeFrancois Stepman
 
Twenty years research on aflatoxin in Europe: what benefits for Africa?
Twenty years research on aflatoxin in Europe: what benefits for Africa? Twenty years research on aflatoxin in Europe: what benefits for Africa?
Twenty years research on aflatoxin in Europe: what benefits for Africa? Francois Stepman
 
Aflatoxins: Finding Solutions for Improved Food Safety by Andrew Emmott
Aflatoxins: Finding Solutions for Improved Food Safety by Andrew EmmottAflatoxins: Finding Solutions for Improved Food Safety by Andrew Emmott
Aflatoxins: Finding Solutions for Improved Food Safety by Andrew EmmottInternational Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)
 
Advances in integrated management of aflatoxins in africa
Advances in integrated management of aflatoxins in africa Advances in integrated management of aflatoxins in africa
Advances in integrated management of aflatoxins in africa International Institute of Tropical Agriculture
 
GMOs in Africa
GMOs in AfricaGMOs in Africa
GMOs in AfricaSalihu Alkali
 
The triple menace of Aflotoxins: Impacts on Agriculture, Trade and Health
The triple menace of Aflotoxins: Impacts on Agriculture, Trade and HealthThe triple menace of Aflotoxins: Impacts on Agriculture, Trade and Health
The triple menace of Aflotoxins: Impacts on Agriculture, Trade and HealthInternational Institute of Tropical Agriculture
 
The impact of hand shelling in Malawi
The impact of hand shelling in MalawiThe impact of hand shelling in Malawi
The impact of hand shelling in MalawiFrancois Stepman
 
Crops drying to a safe moisture content and handling: challenges facing Afric...
Crops drying to a safe moisture content and handling: challenges facing Afric...Crops drying to a safe moisture content and handling: challenges facing Afric...
Crops drying to a safe moisture content and handling: challenges facing Afric...Francois Stepman
 
Biotech GM Crops 2015
Biotech GM Crops 2015Biotech GM Crops 2015
Biotech GM Crops 2015ARPUTHA SELVARAJ A
 
Management of aflatoxin contamination in groundnut – ICRISAT Approach
Management of aflatoxin contamination in groundnut – ICRISAT ApproachManagement of aflatoxin contamination in groundnut – ICRISAT Approach
Management of aflatoxin contamination in groundnut – ICRISAT ApproachFrancois Stepman
 
Highlights of maize aflatoxin research in Kenya
Highlights of maize aflatoxin research in KenyaHighlights of maize aflatoxin research in Kenya
Highlights of maize aflatoxin research in KenyaFrancois Stepman
 
Overview of Aflasafe Development in Africa
Overview of Aflasafe Development in AfricaOverview of Aflasafe Development in Africa
Overview of Aflasafe Development in AfricaInternational Institute of Tropical Agriculture
 
Improving Food Safety in Africa
Improving Food Safety in AfricaImproving Food Safety in Africa
Improving Food Safety in AfricaFrancois Stepman
 
Challenges in Access and Delivery of Proprietary Technologies
Challenges in Access and Delivery of Proprietary TechnologiesChallenges in Access and Delivery of Proprietary Technologies
Challenges in Access and Delivery of Proprietary TechnologiesNancy Muchiri
 
Guinea race sorghum hybrids
Guinea race sorghum hybridsGuinea race sorghum hybrids
Guinea race sorghum hybridsICRISAT
 
documento teste
documento testedocumento teste
documento testefompila
 
Integrated groundnut aflatoxin management
Integrated groundnut aflatoxin managementIntegrated groundnut aflatoxin management
Integrated groundnut aflatoxin managementILRI
 
ICRISAT communication resources catalogue updated in April 2020
ICRISAT communication resources catalogue updated in April 2020ICRISAT communication resources catalogue updated in April 2020
ICRISAT communication resources catalogue updated in April 2020ICRISAT
 
Innovation Systems for Drylands Governing Board April 2021
Innovation Systems for Drylands Governing Board April 2021Innovation Systems for Drylands Governing Board April 2021
Innovation Systems for Drylands Governing Board April 2021ICRISAT
 
Latest Innovations by IITA in Maize and Groundnut Value chain
Latest Innovations by IITA in Maize and Groundnut Value chain Latest Innovations by IITA in Maize and Groundnut Value chain
Latest Innovations by IITA in Maize and Groundnut Value chain International Institute of Tropical Agriculture
 
Aflatoxins agriculture and technology solutions available for abating the afl...
Aflatoxins agriculture and technology solutions available for abating the afl...Aflatoxins agriculture and technology solutions available for abating the afl...
Aflatoxins agriculture and technology solutions available for abating the afl...International Institute of Tropical Agriculture
 
WBF Presentation Fruit Logistica 05 February 2014
WBF Presentation Fruit Logistica 05 February 2014WBF Presentation Fruit Logistica 05 February 2014
WBF Presentation Fruit Logistica 05 February 2014Gianluca Gondolini
 
Jose Falck Zepeda presentation cambridge university december 2014 final conde...
Jose Falck Zepeda presentation cambridge university december 2014 final conde...Jose Falck Zepeda presentation cambridge university december 2014 final conde...
Jose Falck Zepeda presentation cambridge university december 2014 final conde...jfalck
 
Higher Education in Nepal Roundtable Discussion March 7, 2013
Higher Education in Nepal Roundtable Discussion March 7, 2013Higher Education in Nepal Roundtable Discussion March 7, 2013
Higher Education in Nepal Roundtable Discussion March 7, 2013AsianStudies At Msu
 

Contenu connexe

Tendances

The impact of hand shelling in Malawi
The impact of hand shelling in MalawiThe impact of hand shelling in Malawi
The impact of hand shelling in MalawiFrancois Stepman
 
Crops drying to a safe moisture content and handling: challenges facing Afric...
Crops drying to a safe moisture content and handling: challenges facing Afric...Crops drying to a safe moisture content and handling: challenges facing Afric...
Crops drying to a safe moisture content and handling: challenges facing Afric...Francois Stepman
 
Management of aflatoxin contamination in groundnut – ICRISAT Approach
Management of aflatoxin contamination in groundnut – ICRISAT ApproachManagement of aflatoxin contamination in groundnut – ICRISAT Approach
Management of aflatoxin contamination in groundnut – ICRISAT ApproachFrancois Stepman
 
Highlights of maize aflatoxin research in Kenya
Highlights of maize aflatoxin research in KenyaHighlights of maize aflatoxin research in Kenya
Highlights of maize aflatoxin research in KenyaFrancois Stepman
 
Improving Food Safety in Africa
Improving Food Safety in AfricaImproving Food Safety in Africa
Improving Food Safety in AfricaFrancois Stepman
 
Challenges in Access and Delivery of Proprietary Technologies
Challenges in Access and Delivery of Proprietary TechnologiesChallenges in Access and Delivery of Proprietary Technologies
Challenges in Access and Delivery of Proprietary TechnologiesNancy Muchiri
 
Guinea race sorghum hybrids
Guinea race sorghum hybridsGuinea race sorghum hybrids
Guinea race sorghum hybridsICRISAT
 
documento teste
documento testedocumento teste
documento testefompila
 
Integrated groundnut aflatoxin management
Integrated groundnut aflatoxin managementIntegrated groundnut aflatoxin management
Integrated groundnut aflatoxin managementILRI
 
ICRISAT communication resources catalogue updated in April 2020
ICRISAT communication resources catalogue updated in April 2020ICRISAT communication resources catalogue updated in April 2020
ICRISAT communication resources catalogue updated in April 2020ICRISAT
 
Innovation Systems for Drylands Governing Board April 2021
Innovation Systems for Drylands Governing Board April 2021Innovation Systems for Drylands Governing Board April 2021
Innovation Systems for Drylands Governing Board April 2021ICRISAT
 
WBF Presentation Fruit Logistica 05 February 2014
WBF Presentation Fruit Logistica 05 February 2014WBF Presentation Fruit Logistica 05 February 2014
WBF Presentation Fruit Logistica 05 February 2014Gianluca Gondolini
 

Tendances (20)

Aflatoxins: Finding Solutions for Improved Food Safety by Andrew Emmott
Aflatoxins: Finding Solutions for Improved Food Safety by Andrew EmmottAflatoxins: Finding Solutions for Improved Food Safety by Andrew Emmott
Aflatoxins: Finding Solutions for Improved Food Safety by Andrew Emmott
 
Advances in integrated management of aflatoxins in africa
Advances in integrated management of aflatoxins in africa Advances in integrated management of aflatoxins in africa
Advances in integrated management of aflatoxins in africa
 
GMOs in Africa
GMOs in AfricaGMOs in Africa
GMOs in Africa
 
The triple menace of Aflotoxins: Impacts on Agriculture, Trade and Health
The triple menace of Aflotoxins: Impacts on Agriculture, Trade and HealthThe triple menace of Aflotoxins: Impacts on Agriculture, Trade and Health
The triple menace of Aflotoxins: Impacts on Agriculture, Trade and Health
 
The impact of hand shelling in Malawi
The impact of hand shelling in MalawiThe impact of hand shelling in Malawi
The impact of hand shelling in Malawi
 
Crops drying to a safe moisture content and handling: challenges facing Afric...
Crops drying to a safe moisture content and handling: challenges facing Afric...Crops drying to a safe moisture content and handling: challenges facing Afric...
Crops drying to a safe moisture content and handling: challenges facing Afric...
 
Biotech GM Crops 2015
Biotech GM Crops 2015Biotech GM Crops 2015
Biotech GM Crops 2015
 
Management of aflatoxin contamination in groundnut – ICRISAT Approach
Management of aflatoxin contamination in groundnut – ICRISAT ApproachManagement of aflatoxin contamination in groundnut – ICRISAT Approach
Management of aflatoxin contamination in groundnut – ICRISAT Approach
 
Highlights of maize aflatoxin research in Kenya
Highlights of maize aflatoxin research in KenyaHighlights of maize aflatoxin research in Kenya
Highlights of maize aflatoxin research in Kenya
 
Overview of Aflasafe Development in Africa
Overview of Aflasafe Development in AfricaOverview of Aflasafe Development in Africa
Overview of Aflasafe Development in Africa
 
Improving Food Safety in Africa
Improving Food Safety in AfricaImproving Food Safety in Africa
Improving Food Safety in Africa
 
Challenges in Access and Delivery of Proprietary Technologies
Challenges in Access and Delivery of Proprietary TechnologiesChallenges in Access and Delivery of Proprietary Technologies
Challenges in Access and Delivery of Proprietary Technologies
 
Guinea race sorghum hybrids
Guinea race sorghum hybridsGuinea race sorghum hybrids
Guinea race sorghum hybrids
 
documento teste
documento testedocumento teste
documento teste
 
Integrated groundnut aflatoxin management
Integrated groundnut aflatoxin managementIntegrated groundnut aflatoxin management
Integrated groundnut aflatoxin management
 
ICRISAT communication resources catalogue updated in April 2020
ICRISAT communication resources catalogue updated in April 2020ICRISAT communication resources catalogue updated in April 2020
ICRISAT communication resources catalogue updated in April 2020
 
Innovation Systems for Drylands Governing Board April 2021
Innovation Systems for Drylands Governing Board April 2021Innovation Systems for Drylands Governing Board April 2021
Innovation Systems for Drylands Governing Board April 2021
 
Latest Innovations by IITA in Maize and Groundnut Value chain
Latest Innovations by IITA in Maize and Groundnut Value chain Latest Innovations by IITA in Maize and Groundnut Value chain
Latest Innovations by IITA in Maize and Groundnut Value chain
 
Aflatoxins agriculture and technology solutions available for abating the afl...
Aflatoxins agriculture and technology solutions available for abating the afl...Aflatoxins agriculture and technology solutions available for abating the afl...
Aflatoxins agriculture and technology solutions available for abating the afl...
 
WBF Presentation Fruit Logistica 05 February 2014
WBF Presentation Fruit Logistica 05 February 2014WBF Presentation Fruit Logistica 05 February 2014
WBF Presentation Fruit Logistica 05 February 2014
 

En vedette

Jose Falck Zepeda presentation cambridge university december 2014 final conde...
Jose Falck Zepeda presentation cambridge university december 2014 final conde...Jose Falck Zepeda presentation cambridge university december 2014 final conde...
Jose Falck Zepeda presentation cambridge university december 2014 final conde...jfalck
 
Higher Education in Nepal Roundtable Discussion March 7, 2013
Higher Education in Nepal Roundtable Discussion March 7, 2013Higher Education in Nepal Roundtable Discussion March 7, 2013
Higher Education in Nepal Roundtable Discussion March 7, 2013AsianStudies At Msu
 
Higher Education in Nepal Roundtable Discussion March 7, 2013
Higher Education in Nepal Roundtable Discussion March 7, 2013Higher Education in Nepal Roundtable Discussion March 7, 2013
Higher Education in Nepal Roundtable Discussion March 7, 2013AsianStudies At Msu
 
Role of Biotechnology on future of Farmers
Role of Biotechnology on future of FarmersRole of Biotechnology on future of Farmers
Role of Biotechnology on future of FarmersVishal Sathe
 
Biotechnology
BiotechnologyBiotechnology
Biotechnologyemre
 
Agriculture and technology
Agriculture and technologyAgriculture and technology
Agriculture and technologyhb555
 
Partnerships and the Future of Agriculture Technology
Partnerships and the Future of Agriculture TechnologyPartnerships and the Future of Agriculture Technology
Partnerships and the Future of Agriculture TechnologyCIMMYT
 
Biotech and hunger
Biotech and hungerBiotech and hunger
Biotech and hungerajinderr
 

En vedette (9)

Jose Falck Zepeda presentation cambridge university december 2014 final conde...
Jose Falck Zepeda presentation cambridge university december 2014 final conde...Jose Falck Zepeda presentation cambridge university december 2014 final conde...
Jose Falck Zepeda presentation cambridge university december 2014 final conde...
 
Higher Education in Nepal Roundtable Discussion March 7, 2013
Higher Education in Nepal Roundtable Discussion March 7, 2013Higher Education in Nepal Roundtable Discussion March 7, 2013
Higher Education in Nepal Roundtable Discussion March 7, 2013
 
Higher Education in Nepal Roundtable Discussion March 7, 2013
Higher Education in Nepal Roundtable Discussion March 7, 2013Higher Education in Nepal Roundtable Discussion March 7, 2013
Higher Education in Nepal Roundtable Discussion March 7, 2013
 
Global perspectives on agricultural biotechnology
Global perspectives on agricultural biotechnologyGlobal perspectives on agricultural biotechnology
Global perspectives on agricultural biotechnology
 
Role of Biotechnology on future of Farmers
Role of Biotechnology on future of FarmersRole of Biotechnology on future of Farmers
Role of Biotechnology on future of Farmers
 
Biotechnology
BiotechnologyBiotechnology
Biotechnology
 
Agriculture and technology
Agriculture and technologyAgriculture and technology
Agriculture and technology
 
Partnerships and the Future of Agriculture Technology
Partnerships and the Future of Agriculture TechnologyPartnerships and the Future of Agriculture Technology
Partnerships and the Future of Agriculture Technology
 
Biotech and hunger
Biotech and hungerBiotech and hunger
Biotech and hunger
 

Similaire à Key note address first ofab consultative meeting november 2010

Global status of commercialized biotech/GM crops—Which way for Africa?
Global status of commercialized biotech/GM crops—Which way for Africa?Global status of commercialized biotech/GM crops—Which way for Africa?
Global status of commercialized biotech/GM crops—Which way for Africa?ILRI
 
African positionongm os
African positionongm osAfrican positionongm os
African positionongm oscenafrica
 
Applying and integrating bioscience innovation for socio-economic development
Applying and integrating bioscience innovation for socio-economic developmentApplying and integrating bioscience innovation for socio-economic development
Applying and integrating bioscience innovation for socio-economic developmentILRI
 
B4FA 2013 Ghana: Seed trade environment in Ghana - Daniel Otunge
B4FA 2013 Ghana: Seed trade environment in Ghana - Daniel OtungeB4FA 2013 Ghana: Seed trade environment in Ghana - Daniel Otunge
B4FA 2013 Ghana: Seed trade environment in Ghana - Daniel Otungeb4fa
 
The prospects for an African bio-economy
The prospects for an African bio-economyThe prospects for an African bio-economy
The prospects for an African bio-economySIANI
 
5 ga pworking-conceptpaperexternal
5 ga pworking-conceptpaperexternal5 ga pworking-conceptpaperexternal
5 ga pworking-conceptpaperexternalcarloscabs
 
Brussels Briefing 43 “Emerging donors and rising powers in agriculture in ACP...
Brussels Briefing 43 “Emerging donors and rising powers in agriculture in ACP...Brussels Briefing 43 “Emerging donors and rising powers in agriculture in ACP...
Brussels Briefing 43 “Emerging donors and rising powers in agriculture in ACP...Brussels Briefings (brusselsbriefings.net)
 
How plant breeding can be deployed to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19 on foo...
How plant breeding can be deployed to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19 on foo...How plant breeding can be deployed to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19 on foo...
How plant breeding can be deployed to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19 on foo...Francois Stepman
 
Biofortified Sweetpotato as a Key Contributor to Sustainable Agri-Food System...
Biofortified Sweetpotato as a Key Contributor to Sustainable Agri-Food System...Biofortified Sweetpotato as a Key Contributor to Sustainable Agri-Food System...
Biofortified Sweetpotato as a Key Contributor to Sustainable Agri-Food System...Francois Stepman
 
Cost-benefit analysis of crop trials under the Africa RISING project in Mali
Cost-benefit analysis of crop trials under the Africa RISING project in MaliCost-benefit analysis of crop trials under the Africa RISING project in Mali
Cost-benefit analysis of crop trials under the Africa RISING project in Maliafrica-rising
 
South africa climate_change_financing_100en
South africa climate_change_financing_100enSouth africa climate_change_financing_100en
South africa climate_change_financing_100encenafrica
 
THEME – 5 FINDINGS FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF DEMAND AND SUPPLY OF TECHNOLOGIES F...
THEME – 5 FINDINGS FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF DEMAND AND SUPPLY OF TECHNOLOGIES F...THEME – 5 FINDINGS FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF DEMAND AND SUPPLY OF TECHNOLOGIES F...
THEME – 5 FINDINGS FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF DEMAND AND SUPPLY OF TECHNOLOGIES F...ICARDA
 

Similaire à Key note address first ofab consultative meeting november 2010 (20)

Global status of commercialized biotech/GM crops—Which way for Africa?
Global status of commercialized biotech/GM crops—Which way for Africa?Global status of commercialized biotech/GM crops—Which way for Africa?
Global status of commercialized biotech/GM crops—Which way for Africa?
 
African positionongm os
African positionongm osAfrican positionongm os
African positionongm os
 
Applying and integrating bioscience innovation for socio-economic development
Applying and integrating bioscience innovation for socio-economic developmentApplying and integrating bioscience innovation for socio-economic development
Applying and integrating bioscience innovation for socio-economic development
 
B4FA 2013 Ghana: Seed trade environment in Ghana - Daniel Otunge
B4FA 2013 Ghana: Seed trade environment in Ghana - Daniel OtungeB4FA 2013 Ghana: Seed trade environment in Ghana - Daniel Otunge
B4FA 2013 Ghana: Seed trade environment in Ghana - Daniel Otunge
 
Nbo biotech declr
Nbo biotech declrNbo biotech declr
Nbo biotech declr
 
The prospects for an African bio-economy
The prospects for an African bio-economyThe prospects for an African bio-economy
The prospects for an African bio-economy
 
Biosafety Policies and Food Security Issues in Africa: How Enhancing?
Biosafety Policies and Food Security Issues in Africa: How Enhancing?Biosafety Policies and Food Security Issues in Africa: How Enhancing?
Biosafety Policies and Food Security Issues in Africa: How Enhancing?
 
Biosafety Policies and Food Security Issues in Africa: How Enhancing?
Biosafety Policies and Food Security Issues in Africa: How Enhancing?Biosafety Policies and Food Security Issues in Africa: How Enhancing?
Biosafety Policies and Food Security Issues in Africa: How Enhancing?
 
5 ga pworking-conceptpaperexternal
5 ga pworking-conceptpaperexternal5 ga pworking-conceptpaperexternal
5 ga pworking-conceptpaperexternal
 
Brussels Briefing 43 “Emerging donors and rising powers in agriculture in ACP...
Brussels Briefing 43 “Emerging donors and rising powers in agriculture in ACP...Brussels Briefing 43 “Emerging donors and rising powers in agriculture in ACP...
Brussels Briefing 43 “Emerging donors and rising powers in agriculture in ACP...
 
Day 5 conservation agriculture project breadbasket field workshop in brazil
Day 5 conservation agriculture project breadbasket field workshop in brazilDay 5 conservation agriculture project breadbasket field workshop in brazil
Day 5 conservation agriculture project breadbasket field workshop in brazil
 
Thomas Munthali
Thomas Munthali Thomas Munthali
Thomas Munthali
 
Biotechnology’s Contributions to Increased Philippine Food Security
Biotechnology’s Contributions to Increased Philippine Food SecurityBiotechnology’s Contributions to Increased Philippine Food Security
Biotechnology’s Contributions to Increased Philippine Food Security
 
How plant breeding can be deployed to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19 on foo...
How plant breeding can be deployed to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19 on foo...How plant breeding can be deployed to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19 on foo...
How plant breeding can be deployed to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19 on foo...
 
Biofortified Sweetpotato as a Key Contributor to Sustainable Agri-Food System...
Biofortified Sweetpotato as a Key Contributor to Sustainable Agri-Food System...Biofortified Sweetpotato as a Key Contributor to Sustainable Agri-Food System...
Biofortified Sweetpotato as a Key Contributor to Sustainable Agri-Food System...
 
AOCC Launch - NEPAD Presentation
AOCC Launch - NEPAD PresentationAOCC Launch - NEPAD Presentation
AOCC Launch - NEPAD Presentation
 
Cost-benefit analysis of crop trials under the Africa RISING project in Mali
Cost-benefit analysis of crop trials under the Africa RISING project in MaliCost-benefit analysis of crop trials under the Africa RISING project in Mali
Cost-benefit analysis of crop trials under the Africa RISING project in Mali
 
South africa climate_change_financing_100en
South africa climate_change_financing_100enSouth africa climate_change_financing_100en
South africa climate_change_financing_100en
 
THEME – 5 FINDINGS FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF DEMAND AND SUPPLY OF TECHNOLOGIES F...
THEME – 5 FINDINGS FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF DEMAND AND SUPPLY OF TECHNOLOGIES F...THEME – 5 FINDINGS FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF DEMAND AND SUPPLY OF TECHNOLOGIES F...
THEME – 5 FINDINGS FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF DEMAND AND SUPPLY OF TECHNOLOGIES F...
 
POS (1)
POS (1)POS (1)
POS (1)
 

Dernier

Repurposing LNG terminals for Hydrogen Ammonia: Feasibility and Cost Saving
Repurposing LNG terminals for Hydrogen Ammonia: Feasibility and Cost SavingRepurposing LNG terminals for Hydrogen Ammonia: Feasibility and Cost Saving
Repurposing LNG terminals for Hydrogen Ammonia: Feasibility and Cost SavingEdi Saputra
 
AWS Community Day CPH - Three problems of Terraform
AWS Community Day CPH - Three problems of TerraformAWS Community Day CPH - Three problems of Terraform
AWS Community Day CPH - Three problems of TerraformAndrey Devyatkin
 
Apidays New York 2024 - APIs in 2030: The Risk of Technological Sleepwalk by ...
Apidays New York 2024 - APIs in 2030: The Risk of Technological Sleepwalk by ...Apidays New York 2024 - APIs in 2030: The Risk of Technological Sleepwalk by ...
Apidays New York 2024 - APIs in 2030: The Risk of Technological Sleepwalk by ...apidays
 
ProductAnonymous-April2024-WinProductDiscovery-MelissaKlemke
ProductAnonymous-April2024-WinProductDiscovery-MelissaKlemkeProductAnonymous-April2024-WinProductDiscovery-MelissaKlemke
ProductAnonymous-April2024-WinProductDiscovery-MelissaKlemkeProduct Anonymous
 
Apidays New York 2024 - The value of a flexible API Management solution for O...
Apidays New York 2024 - The value of a flexible API Management solution for O...Apidays New York 2024 - The value of a flexible API Management solution for O...
Apidays New York 2024 - The value of a flexible API Management solution for O...apidays
 
MINDCTI Revenue Release Quarter One 2024
MINDCTI Revenue Release Quarter One 2024MINDCTI Revenue Release Quarter One 2024
MINDCTI Revenue Release Quarter One 2024MIND CTI
 
How to Troubleshoot Apps for the Modern Connected Worker
How to Troubleshoot Apps for the Modern Connected WorkerHow to Troubleshoot Apps for the Modern Connected Worker
How to Troubleshoot Apps for the Modern Connected WorkerThousandEyes
 
"I see eyes in my soup": How Delivery Hero implemented the safety system for ...
"I see eyes in my soup": How Delivery Hero implemented the safety system for ..."I see eyes in my soup": How Delivery Hero implemented the safety system for ...
"I see eyes in my soup": How Delivery Hero implemented the safety system for ...Zilliz
 
Web Form Automation for Bonterra Impact Management (fka Social Solutions Apri...
Web Form Automation for Bonterra Impact Management (fka Social Solutions Apri...Web Form Automation for Bonterra Impact Management (fka Social Solutions Apri...
Web Form Automation for Bonterra Impact Management (fka Social Solutions Apri...Jeffrey Haguewood
 
Biography Of Angeliki Cooney | Senior Vice President Life Sciences | Albany, ...
Biography Of Angeliki Cooney | Senior Vice President Life Sciences | Albany, ...Biography Of Angeliki Cooney | Senior Vice President Life Sciences | Albany, ...
Biography Of Angeliki Cooney | Senior Vice President Life Sciences | Albany, ...Angeliki Cooney
 
Modular Monolith - a Practical Alternative to Microservices @ Devoxx UK 2024
Modular Monolith - a Practical Alternative to Microservices @ Devoxx UK 2024Modular Monolith - a Practical Alternative to Microservices @ Devoxx UK 2024
Modular Monolith - a Practical Alternative to Microservices @ Devoxx UK 2024Victor Rentea
 
ICT role in 21st century education and its challenges
ICT role in 21st century education and its challengesICT role in 21st century education and its challenges
ICT role in 21st century education and its challengesrafiqahmad00786416
 
Navigating the Deluge_ Dubai Floods and the Resilience of Dubai International...
Navigating the Deluge_ Dubai Floods and the Resilience of Dubai International...Navigating the Deluge_ Dubai Floods and the Resilience of Dubai International...
Navigating the Deluge_ Dubai Floods and the Resilience of Dubai International...Orbitshub
 
FWD Group - Insurer Innovation Award 2024
FWD Group - Insurer Innovation Award 2024FWD Group - Insurer Innovation Award 2024
FWD Group - Insurer Innovation Award 2024The Digital Insurer
 
Axa Assurance Maroc - Insurer Innovation Award 2024
Axa Assurance Maroc - Insurer Innovation Award 2024Axa Assurance Maroc - Insurer Innovation Award 2024
Axa Assurance Maroc - Insurer Innovation Award 2024The Digital Insurer
 
Polkadot JAM Slides - Token2049 - By Dr. Gavin Wood
Polkadot JAM Slides - Token2049 - By Dr. Gavin WoodPolkadot JAM Slides - Token2049 - By Dr. Gavin Wood
Polkadot JAM Slides - Token2049 - By Dr. Gavin WoodJuan lago vázquez
 
Architecting Cloud Native Applications
Architecting Cloud Native ApplicationsArchitecting Cloud Native Applications
Architecting Cloud Native ApplicationsWSO2
 
presentation ICT roal in 21st century education
presentation ICT roal in 21st century educationpresentation ICT roal in 21st century education
presentation ICT roal in 21st century educationjfdjdjcjdnsjd
 
TrustArc Webinar - Unlock the Power of AI-Driven Data Discovery
TrustArc Webinar - Unlock the Power of AI-Driven Data DiscoveryTrustArc Webinar - Unlock the Power of AI-Driven Data Discovery
TrustArc Webinar - Unlock the Power of AI-Driven Data DiscoveryTrustArc
 
CNIC Information System with Pakdata Cf In Pakistan
CNIC Information System with Pakdata Cf In PakistanCNIC Information System with Pakdata Cf In Pakistan
CNIC Information System with Pakdata Cf In Pakistandanishmna97
 

Dernier (20)

Repurposing LNG terminals for Hydrogen Ammonia: Feasibility and Cost Saving
Repurposing LNG terminals for Hydrogen Ammonia: Feasibility and Cost SavingRepurposing LNG terminals for Hydrogen Ammonia: Feasibility and Cost Saving
Repurposing LNG terminals for Hydrogen Ammonia: Feasibility and Cost Saving
 
AWS Community Day CPH - Three problems of Terraform
AWS Community Day CPH - Three problems of TerraformAWS Community Day CPH - Three problems of Terraform
AWS Community Day CPH - Three problems of Terraform
 
Apidays New York 2024 - APIs in 2030: The Risk of Technological Sleepwalk by ...
Apidays New York 2024 - APIs in 2030: The Risk of Technological Sleepwalk by ...Apidays New York 2024 - APIs in 2030: The Risk of Technological Sleepwalk by ...
Apidays New York 2024 - APIs in 2030: The Risk of Technological Sleepwalk by ...
 
ProductAnonymous-April2024-WinProductDiscovery-MelissaKlemke
ProductAnonymous-April2024-WinProductDiscovery-MelissaKlemkeProductAnonymous-April2024-WinProductDiscovery-MelissaKlemke
ProductAnonymous-April2024-WinProductDiscovery-MelissaKlemke
 
Apidays New York 2024 - The value of a flexible API Management solution for O...
Apidays New York 2024 - The value of a flexible API Management solution for O...Apidays New York 2024 - The value of a flexible API Management solution for O...
Apidays New York 2024 - The value of a flexible API Management solution for O...
 
MINDCTI Revenue Release Quarter One 2024
MINDCTI Revenue Release Quarter One 2024MINDCTI Revenue Release Quarter One 2024
MINDCTI Revenue Release Quarter One 2024
 
How to Troubleshoot Apps for the Modern Connected Worker
How to Troubleshoot Apps for the Modern Connected WorkerHow to Troubleshoot Apps for the Modern Connected Worker
How to Troubleshoot Apps for the Modern Connected Worker
 
"I see eyes in my soup": How Delivery Hero implemented the safety system for ...
"I see eyes in my soup": How Delivery Hero implemented the safety system for ..."I see eyes in my soup": How Delivery Hero implemented the safety system for ...
"I see eyes in my soup": How Delivery Hero implemented the safety system for ...
 
Web Form Automation for Bonterra Impact Management (fka Social Solutions Apri...
Web Form Automation for Bonterra Impact Management (fka Social Solutions Apri...Web Form Automation for Bonterra Impact Management (fka Social Solutions Apri...
Web Form Automation for Bonterra Impact Management (fka Social Solutions Apri...
 
Biography Of Angeliki Cooney | Senior Vice President Life Sciences | Albany, ...
Biography Of Angeliki Cooney | Senior Vice President Life Sciences | Albany, ...Biography Of Angeliki Cooney | Senior Vice President Life Sciences | Albany, ...
Biography Of Angeliki Cooney | Senior Vice President Life Sciences | Albany, ...
 
Modular Monolith - a Practical Alternative to Microservices @ Devoxx UK 2024
Modular Monolith - a Practical Alternative to Microservices @ Devoxx UK 2024Modular Monolith - a Practical Alternative to Microservices @ Devoxx UK 2024
Modular Monolith - a Practical Alternative to Microservices @ Devoxx UK 2024
 
ICT role in 21st century education and its challenges
ICT role in 21st century education and its challengesICT role in 21st century education and its challenges
ICT role in 21st century education and its challenges
 
Navigating the Deluge_ Dubai Floods and the Resilience of Dubai International...
Navigating the Deluge_ Dubai Floods and the Resilience of Dubai International...Navigating the Deluge_ Dubai Floods and the Resilience of Dubai International...
Navigating the Deluge_ Dubai Floods and the Resilience of Dubai International...
 
FWD Group - Insurer Innovation Award 2024
FWD Group - Insurer Innovation Award 2024FWD Group - Insurer Innovation Award 2024
FWD Group - Insurer Innovation Award 2024
 
Axa Assurance Maroc - Insurer Innovation Award 2024
Axa Assurance Maroc - Insurer Innovation Award 2024Axa Assurance Maroc - Insurer Innovation Award 2024
Axa Assurance Maroc - Insurer Innovation Award 2024
 
Polkadot JAM Slides - Token2049 - By Dr. Gavin Wood
Polkadot JAM Slides - Token2049 - By Dr. Gavin WoodPolkadot JAM Slides - Token2049 - By Dr. Gavin Wood
Polkadot JAM Slides - Token2049 - By Dr. Gavin Wood
 
Architecting Cloud Native Applications
Architecting Cloud Native ApplicationsArchitecting Cloud Native Applications
Architecting Cloud Native Applications
 
presentation ICT roal in 21st century education
presentation ICT roal in 21st century educationpresentation ICT roal in 21st century education
presentation ICT roal in 21st century education
 
TrustArc Webinar - Unlock the Power of AI-Driven Data Discovery
TrustArc Webinar - Unlock the Power of AI-Driven Data DiscoveryTrustArc Webinar - Unlock the Power of AI-Driven Data Discovery
TrustArc Webinar - Unlock the Power of AI-Driven Data Discovery
 
CNIC Information System with Pakdata Cf In Pakistan
CNIC Information System with Pakdata Cf In PakistanCNIC Information System with Pakdata Cf In Pakistan
CNIC Information System with Pakdata Cf In Pakistan
 

Key note address first ofab consultative meeting november 2010

  • 1. OFAB - Agricultural Biotechnology and Agricultural Development for SSA Dr. Jacob Mignouna, Technical Operations Director AATF, 24 TH November 2010 Safari Club, Nairobi OFAB-AFRICA FIRST PROGRAMMING COMMITTEE CONSULTATIVE MEETING
  • 2. Biotechnology: A 10,000 years journey Plant tissue cultured 1922 - 1934 Discovery of Agrobacterium - 1907 Bt discovered - 1901 Mendel’s laws 1865-1901 Cell theory - 1839 Plant breeding / Seed trading 1742 Leeuwenhoek (Bacteria) 1683 Cheese / dairy products 1000BC Bread 3000BC Brewing / Fermentation 6000BC Domestication of plants 8000BC
  • 3. Biotechnology: A 10,000 years journey China approves Bt rice and biotech phytase maize 2009 Herbicide resistant soybean, maize, canola Bt cotton commercialized 1996 Bt cotton field trials Virus resistance 1986 1st transgenic plants 1983 Human insulin produced 1982 Clone Bt toxin gene 1981 Schell & Van Montagu Discover plasmids in A tumefaciens 1974 Watson & Crick DNA double helix 1st virus free plants 1953 Plant tissue cultured 1922 - 1934
  • 4. Biotech crop countries have better development indices
  • 5.
  • 6.
  • 7.
  • 8. The central challenge for SSA: Increase agricultural productivity Yield of cereals (ton/ha)
  • 9. Changes in Cereal Production From Changes in Area and Yield
  • 10.
  • 11.
  • 12.
  • 13.
  • 14.
  • 15.
  • 16.
  • 17.
  • 18.
  • 19.
  • 20.
  • 21.
  • 22.
  • 23.