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Africafé: Innovations for Sustainable Agriculture

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5:30 pm May 2024
Add to Calendar 2024-05-02 17:30:00 2024-05-18 16:53:43 Africafé: Innovations for Sustainable Agriculture Description Location Policy Center Policy Center Africa/Casablanca public

In this episode, we delve into agricultural innovations with Dr. Sudarshan Suryawanshi, shedding light on transformative technologies that are revolutionizing farming practices. We discuss how these innovations not only enhance efficiency but also drive sustainable agriculture and clean energy initiatives. Throughout our conversation, we explore various technological advancements reshaping the agricultural landscape in the developing world. Furthermore, we examine initiatives aimed at fostering Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) and their crucial role in promoting climate resilience and reducing carbon emissions. By facilitating collective action and providing farmers access to shared resources, knowledge, and markets, FPOs are catalyzing transformative change. We also analyze how these organizations empower smallholder farmers to adopt climate-smart practices, mitigate risks, and adapt to changing environmental conditions.

Speakers
Ahmed Ouhnini
Economist, Policy Center for the New South
Ahmed Ouhnini is an Economist at the Policy Center for the New South. His research area covers agricultural economics, human and social development. Previously, he has worked as a researcher at the Paris School of Economics (PSE) and has also a record of working in consulting services in Morocco. Ahmed holds an engineering Diploma in Agriculture and Rural Development from the National School of Agriculture of Meknes and a Master’s Degree in Law, Economics and Management from the Paris 1 Pantheon Sorbonne Institute of Development. ...