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Forum for Agricultural Risk Management in Development
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Dear Hoang,
First
of all, we would like to wish you a very happy New Year! We are looking
forward to an exciting year ahead for the FARMD community and we are
delighted to have you as a part of our network.
This
update is to announce an exciting new addition to the FARMD Resource
Section - agricultural risk management training materials produced by
the World Bank. Currently five courses are available, with more to be
uploaded in coming months. We invite you to browse through the courses,
learn more about the topics, and download the materials for your
personal use.
We
would also like to highlight two additional opportunities that might be
of interest to members of the FARMD network - a call for case study
proposals and an upcoming event. Should you wish to take part in one or
both of these opportunities, simply follow the instructions provided on
our website.
Download the World Bank's Training Courses on
Agricultural Risk Management
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About the Training Courses:
Recognizing
the importance of agricultural risk management and building relevant
capacity, the World Bank's Agricultural Risk Management Team (ARMT) has
developed courses that provide both general and specialized training in
this area. ARMT's risk management courses aim to educate agricultural
enterprises and associated institutions on how key agricultural risks
can best be managed. All courses focus on a particular area of risk,
highlight some instruments for managing risk, and provide information on
the development of overall risk management programs.
Call for Case Study Proposals: Lessons from Partnerships to Reduce the Environmental Footprint of Commercial Agriculture
Highlighting
the various risks facing agriculture and enhancing the sharing of
experience and knowledge on managing these risks is the primary focus of
the FARMD forum. It is important to recognize that agriculture may also
be a source of risk--particularly environmental risk. In many locales,
agricultural expansion and commercialization has contributed to
deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, wetlands destruction, surface
water pollution and other adverse environmental impacts. In some cases,
environmental degradation has contributed to production risks, for
example when farms are affected by landslides because of deforested
hills and in those cases when the removal of mangrove forests renders
coastal aquaculture extremely vulnerable to sea surges.
We invite you to participate in a new effort by the World Bank to
enhance knowledge-sharing on ways to mitigate the environmental risks
posed by commercial agriculture. Please see the attached call for case
studies that highlight global experience in this area. >>Learn More
Upcoming Event | ULYSSES International Seminar "Food Price Volatility: Looking for Viable Policy Approaches"
Taking place in Madrid, Spain from 27-28 March 2014,
this seminar will create a space for debate among both private and
public sector specialists from around the world focusing on the topic of
food and agriculture market volatility. The event will also draw
attention and generate insight into possible future developments and
scenarios related to trends in markets and volatility.
The event is being co-organized by the ULYSSES
project, the Forum for Agricultural Risk Management and Development
(FARMD), and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
(FAO). Professionals from these institutions, and from others,
including the European Commission, Ministries, NGOs and leading academic
institutions, will provide lectures on various topics and participate
in the discussions. >>Learn More
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"Global
Markets sales of starches and derivatives were $51.2 billion in 2012.
It is expected that the market will reach $77.4 billion by 2018, after
increasing at a CAGR of 7.1% between 2012 and 2018."July 2013, BCC Research
Asia
is one of the key starch production regions. While Thailand is already
the world's biggest exporter of starch as well as world's largest
producer of native tapioca starch, companies in Indonesia and Vietnam
are also catching up. Malaysia, is also getting into cassava plantations
for starch production. The emerging starch players from Malaysia,
Indonesia, Vietnam look set to replicate Thailand's success stories and
make a mark on the world starch industry.
CMT's 3rd Starch World opens in Jakarta on 17-19 February 2014
to unveil the opportunities for emerging players in the starch industry
as well as starch application in foods items, cosmetics, paper and also
bio based raw materials. The event brings together key plantation
owners, R&D companies as well as key advisors to enlighten you on
latest updates from the industry.
Key highlights
Tap on expert analysis on 'Status of the cassava industry in Malaysia' from Dr. Swee Lian Tan, Director of Research & Development, Solomon Plantations.
PLUS, benefit from the specially added and separately bookable Starch World 2014 Workshop on: Cassava Plantation, Agricultural Practices and Pest Management - Perspective from Thailandwhere you'll have the exclusive opportunity to gain in-depth insights on :
Current breeding program of the new cassava varieties of the Thai Tapioca Fund by Prof. Dr. Ed Sarobol, Director, Thai Tapioca Development Institute
Latest Pests affecting Cassava by Kris Wyckhuys, Entomologists, CIAT Asia
Latest on Cassava diseases and Management by Dr. Hernan Ceballos, Cassava Leader, CIAT (International Center for Tropical Agriculture).
New High Yielding Varieties in the Market by Dr. Hernan Ceballos, Cassava Leader, CIAT (International Center for Tropical Agriculture)
Find out more
Unparalleled Networking Plantation,
Agriculture/ Agro Industrial Crops, Fermentation, Enzymes Suppliers -
Companies that uses starch & starch derivatives - food, textiles,
paper, pharmaceutical - Starch manufacturers using feedstock including
rice, cassava, corn, wheat, tapioca, financial institutions - Ethanol
Producers - Fertiliser Companies - Sugar Plantations Companies
-Equipment & Technology suppliers are attending 3rd Starch World in
Jakarta. Do not pass up on this opportunity to network with key players of the starch industry.
Do not delay any further, we've a LIMITED OFFER! Pay Online By 17 January 2014 with Visa/MasterCard & SAVE USD75 (per person). REGISTER NOW
To find out what else we have lined up at 3rd Starch World, view the final conference agenda
For more details about the event, you can also drop me an email at friyana@cmtsp.com.sg or call +65 6346 9144.
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Centre for Management Technology, 80 Marine Parade Road, #13-02 Parkway Parade, Singapore 449269
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| Cassava World Africa | 20-21 March 2014, Lusaka, Zambia |
 | "Transforming Cassava in Africa - Enhancing Food Security to Agro-Industrial Products!" |
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OPPORTUNITIES
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Cassava
is a highly versatile crop grown by smallholders in more than 100
countries. Its many applications from food, feed to fuels are drawing
investors to this wonder crop. Cassava can be a good alternative to
wheat and maize, particularly as it can be processed into high-quality
flour - a potential substitute for wheat flour. Plus, the crop is second
only to maize as a source of starch and recently-developed varieties
produce root starch that is highly sought after by industries as a
feedstock for bioethanol production.
Till recently,
the crop was mainly used for household consumption in Africa, but
commercial usage of cassava is gradually gaining traction in the region.
The commercialization of cassava beer in Africa by Sabmiller and Diageo
has also provided alternative outlets for cassava growers.
"Transforming Cassava in Africa - Enhancing Food Security to Agro-Industrial Products" takes center-stage at CMT's first Cassava World Africa coming to Lusaka, Zambia on20-21 March 2014. Join
major players from the industry as they convene to discuss the latest
global starch market updates, cassava commercial projects updates &
operational challenges, modernization of farming practices, new
varieties, pest management, financing solutions, processing technology,
out-growers management & many more!
Confirmed speakers include:
- Enhancing Food Security, Income Generation, Value Adding and Economic Empowerment through Commercialization of Cassava
Dennis Beunk, Agricultural Development & Agro-processing Specialist, Brightface Enterprise
- Global Starch Market Outlook & Feedstock Economics
Mr Diogo Machado, Senior Economist, LMC International
- Investment Update on Cassava Plantation & Value Addition Project in Tanzania
Matthew de Klerk, General Manager,
Cassava Starch of Tanzania Corporation (CSTC)
- Challenges of Operating a Cassava High Quality Flour Plant in Africa
Louw Burger, MD/CEO, Thai Farm Int Ltd
- Breeding Opportunities and Challenges for Cassava Commercialization in the Southern Africa Region
Dr. Ntawuruhunga Pheneas, SARRNET Coordinator, Breeder - Cassava Program Unit, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)
- Status of Bioenergy Industry Development in Zambia
Prof. Thomson Sinkala, Chairman, Biofuels Association of Zambia
- Breeding Approaches to Turn Cassava into a Cash Crop for Poverty Alleviation and Rural Development - Dr. Hernan Ceballos, Cassava Leader, CIAT (International Center for Tropical Agriculture)
With new speakers coming on board every day, keep up-to-date with developments on the event website!
Pre-registration is now open. Sign-up with your team to reserve seats and join your peers in Lusaka in March 2014.
PLUS,
you must not miss out on the special Corporate, Luncheon & Cocktail
sponsorship opportunities as well as customized exhibition/ catalog
display offers. You can also advertise on our event website. CONTACT: Ms. Nisha - E: nisha@cmtsp.com.sg / T: +65 6346 9130 TODAY!
For further information about the event/ registrations, contact Ms. Jane Mai at janemai@cmtsp.com.sg or call +65 6346 9115. |
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Centre for Management Technology, 80 Marine Parade Road, #13-02 Parkway Parade, Singapore 449269
© 2014 Centre for Management Technology Pte Ltd. All rights reserved.
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