transforming rural india through agricultural...
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Transforming Rural India
Through Agricultural
Innovation12th February 2020
Bhopal, India
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“Agriculture in Africa and South Asia faces an innovation paradox. While the economic returns to and
growth effects of R&D and knowledge diffusion are documented to be very high, research spending is
decreasing in critical areas of the world and local universities and think tanks are not keeping up. Policy
makers in developing countries need to give careful attention to reversing these trends and improving the
broader enabling environment to encourage private sector contribution as well,”
- World Bank Chief Economist William Maloney
Industry 4.0 is here, but Industry 1.0 hasn’t gone away
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Aquaponics
BSF
Water harvesting
Vermicompost
Cocopeat
GIS / Drone
ICT improvements
Agricultural Innovation in Developing Countries
The ONLY way to increase
agricultural productivity is to
adopt simple, inexpensive,
and impactful technologies
and best practices by
farmers
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Challenges facing Small Holder Farmers (SHFs)
SHFs, about 80% of Indian farmers, face a cycle of low investment, poor productivity, low value addition, and weak margins. Total post-harvest losses alone are estimated at ₹92,600 crore. Without intervention, climate change is expected to increase these losses.
Source: Associated Chambers of Commerce of India
6 UN SDGs ADDRESSED: 1. NO POVERTY, 2. ZERO HUNGER, 3. GOOD HEALTH AND WELL BEING, 8. DECENT WORK AND
ECONOMIC GROWTH, 11. SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES, 12. RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION
The Problem Required Initiatives The Outcome
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An overview of Aquaponics
What is
Aquaponics?
Aquaponics is an organic system of aquaculture in which the waste
produced by fish or other aquatic animals supplies nutrients for plants
grown hydroponically, which in turn purify the water.
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3-Step
Process
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The Benefits
Chemical-free
95% reduction in water usage 50% reduction in crop cycles
12 month growing seasonimprovement in average yield15x
Organic Year-round availability Increased shelf-lifeGreater variety
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Aquaponics has multiple competitive advantages (1/2)
Component Soil Hydroponics Aquaponics
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Land
Water Consumption
Unit Cost of Production
Sustainable Production
1 Acre
Discharge Into Ground
High
Soil Degradation Chemical Runoff
1 Acre
70% Recirculated25% Chemical Runoff
Low
Chemical Runoff
1 Acre
95% Recirculated5% Plant Uptake
Lowest
No Chemical Runoff100% Recirculation
Annual Yield 8-15 tonnes 75+ tonnes 75+ tonnes
Comparison of Alternative Growing Methods
Aquaponics can provide over 100% higher yield per acre than typical
soil-based agriculture systems
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Aquaponics has multiple competitive advantages (2/2)
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10Cycle
Crop SelectionSingle-Crop Single-Crop Multi-Crop
Relative Labor Use High Low Low
GMO/Hormone/Pesticide Free
Organic Production +Chemical Free
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Natural Fertilizer Production
No No Yes
Component Soil Hydroponics Aquaponics
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Comparison of Alternative Growing Methods
The aquaponic process necessitates use of all-natural inputs, with no fertilizer/chemical use
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Five Key Regional Benefits from Aquaponics Technology
Enables farmers to gain access to
cutting edge technology
Creates Scalable Export
Opportunities
Improves resource
productivity of land
Improves Overall Health Status of
Population
DiversifiesGDP
Aquaponics Has Far Reaching Benefits
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An overview of black soldier fly (BSF) cultivation
A simple concept in which unwanted organic waste can be used a source of food for larvae, which in turn become feedstock for chickens and fish
Source: University of York
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BSF cultivation can reduce costs and/or provide a new income
stream for rural communities
Outputs
Costs
Impact
Small-Scale
• Used on-site
• Low cost for farmer
• Cost avoidance
Distributed
• Sold to processor
• Low cost for farmer
• Additional costs incurred by
processor
• Revenue diversification
• Further value-addition by processor
This will help secure self supporting livelihoods and entrepreneurship, while also ensuring a efficient use of the nations resources.
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How can TVET help?
Rural-urban
linkage
Facilities / Infrastructure
Farmer
Producer
Organizations
Certification / Standards
Content
Training / Up-skilling
Improving Market
Access
Productivity
Improvement
Resource conservation
TVET can be the most impactful channel to address stagnating productivity and increased poverty in the agricultural sector
Required Initiatives Benefits Realized
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