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UPSCALE at the triennial International Conference of Agricultural Economists (ICAE-2024)

August 7, 2024

Name of the event: The triennial International Conference of Agricultural Economists (ICAE-2024) Date: The meeting took place from the 2nd to the 7th of August 2024 Organiser: The conference was organised by the International Association of Agricultural Economists,  jointly organized with the ICAR-National Institute (formerly Centre) of Agricultural Economics and Policy Research (ICAR-NIAP), the Agricultural Economics Research Association (India), the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research (IGIDR) and the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS). Venue:  New Delhi, India Centred on the theme “Transformation Towards Sustainable Agri-Food Systems”, the conference offered a distinctive platform, providing a golden opportunity for agricultural academic institutions and researchers to convene in person, exchange knowledge, and actively contribute to the global agricultural research community. This International Association of Agricultural Economists (IAAE) flagship conference attracts about a thousand colleagues from around the world. The IAAE has a worldwide membership of agricultural economists and others concerned with agricultural economic problems, organized to foster the application of agricultural economics to improve rural economic and social conditions. ICAE 2024 addressed urgent questions on how to make agri-food food systems more sustainable with a particular focus on the important role of agricultural economists in facing these

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The 3rd National MAC Meeting in Uganda and socio-ecological validation with stakeholders

August 6, 2024

Name of the event: The 3rd National MAC Meeting in Uganda and socio-ecological validation with stakeholders Date: The Meeting took place from 22nd to 24th July 2024 Venue: The location of the meeting was Nile Village Hotel, Nalufenya, Jinja City, Uganda and it was hosted by NARO and LUND University. Twenty-nine participants attended the socio-ecological modelling workshop and Uganda country MAC meeting and comprised of MAC coordination team representing stakeholders from social sciences and humanities, academia, research and development, Ministry of Agriculture, media, local government, individual farmers, farmer groups and cooperatives, extension services, Agric-services provider, and Non-governmental Organizations (NGOs); project partners (Maseno University, University of Lund, and University of Giessen); and National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO). The primary objective of the meeting was to synthesize knowledge for the targeted push-pull technology under a changing climate. Specifically, the event aimed to: Validate preliminary findings of the socio-ecological model. Review the progress of the UPSCALE project activities. Reflect on challenges and plan upcoming activities. Engage stakeholders in discussions to foster inclusiveness and accelerate the uptake of push-pull technologies. Socio-ecological Model Validation Workshop NARO and ULUND are organizing the UPSCALE model validation workshop due to take place on 22nd July 2024. The team

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A practice abstract on upscaling PPT through schools in Kenya

July 23, 2024

The UPSCALE project started in November 2020 with the aim to provide sustainable solutions to pest and soil fertility management in smallholder farming systems in the sub-Saharan region of East Africa, while reducing the environmental impact of agricultural practices. UPSCALE partner, Maseno University, is taking significant steps to promote Push-Pull technology (PPT) across Kenya, especially in promoting this technology to youth. One of the strategies of the UPSCALE team involves the establishment of PPT plots within local schools. These plots serve as practical learning sites where students, teachers, parents, and local farmers can gain hands-on experience with PPT farming. By integrating agricultural education into the school curriculum and community activities, the project aims to foster a deeper understanding and adoption of sustainable farming practices. In order to leverage engagement and knowledge dissemination, the UPSCALE team organizes field visits. These events are designed to bring together various stakeholders in the community, creating an opportunity for learning and collaboration. During these field visits, participants are educated on the principles and benefits of PPT farming. They learn how to establish and manage PPT plots effectively, which helps further in the improvement of crop yields and reduction of reliance on chemical pesticides. Till now,

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