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AIDF Food Security Summit: Asia 2014
8-9 October 2014, Jakarta, Indonesia
Agriculture & Food Production
SPEAKERS
Dr. Gatot Irianto, Director General of Agriculture Infrastructure and Facility, Ministry of Agriculture
of Indonesia
H.E. Dr. Harbrinderjit Singh Dillon, Special Envoy to the President of Indonesia for Poverty
Alleviation, President Office, Indonesia
Dr. Gavino Isagani Urriza, Head of Research at the Bureau of Soils and Water Management,
Department of Agriculture of Philippines
Srun Darith, Adviser to the Ministry, and Chief of Minister's Cabinet, Ministry of Environment of
Cambodia
Dr. Rohan Wijekoon, Director General of Agriculture, Department of Agriculture, Ministry of
Agriculture of Sri Lanka
Dr. Amelia Guevara, Undersecretary for Research & Development, DOST (Department of Science
& Technology), Philippines
Katinka Weinberger, Director of CAPSA, UNESCAP
Dr. Ir. Pak Haryono, Director General, Indonesian Agency for Agriculture Research and
Development (Minister of Agriculture)
Gardjita Budi, Director of Quality and Standardization, Ministry of Agriculture of Indonesia
Dr. Wahyudi David, Faculty Member of Food Science and Technology, Universitas Bakrie
Bob Trogele, Vice President, President Asia, FMC
Amin Uddin, Program Manager, Technical Expert – Agriculture, Helen Keller International
Steve Beard, Chief of Party, Mud Crab and Fish Cultivation Project, Timor-Leste, ACDI/VOCA
Md. Afzal Hossain Bhuiyan, Manager- Public Sector Engagement, iDE Bangladesh
Moazzem Hossain, Associate Professor, Agricultural Development Economics, Department of
International Business and Asian Studies, Griffith Business School
Agusdin Pulungan, President, WAMTI (Indonesian Farmers and Fishers Society Organization)
Handewi Purwati Saliem, Director, Indonesian Center for Agriculture Socioeconomic and
Policy Studies (ICASEPS)
Dr. Dindo Campilan, Director for Asia, International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
Ravi Muthyah, Director of Agriculture, Economic Planning Unit, Prime Minister’s Department,
Malaysia (tbc)
Sanjay Kumar Srivastava, Director General, National Seed Association India
Henry Saragih, former Coordinator of La Via Campesina, Chairman of Indonesian Farmers Union
(Serikat Petani Indonesia)
Hiroyuki Konuma, Assistant Director-General and Regional Representative, FAO (tbc)
Binu Cherian, Country Crop Manager, HarvestPlus (India)
Aaron Schapper, Vice President and G.M. International Irrigation, Valmont
Tbc, Kubota
Andi Ikhwan, Indonesia Program Coordinator Agri-Fin Mobile, Mercy Corps
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DAY 1: Wednesday 8 October 2014
08.00
Registration, exhibition and refreshments
09.00
Welcome
09.05
Keynote Address: How to better ensure that innovations enhance
agriculture and rural productivity and also serve to help small holder farmers
H. E. Dr. Harbrinderjit Singh Dillon, Special Envoy to the President of Indonesia for
Poverty Alleviation
09.15
Keynote on Food/Water/Energy Nexus
Hiroyuki Konuma, Assistant Director-General and Regional Representatives, FAO (tbc)
FOOD SECURITY & SUSTAINABILITY
09.30
Panel: Agricultural Policies and Technologies in a World of Natural
Resources and Climate change
Food security is being threatened from many directions, most of all from unsustainable
forms of agriculture that are degrading the soil, water and biological diversity - all problems
that will be exacerbated by climate change.
• The impact of climate change on food security and agricultural practices in South East
Asia
• Programmes to ensure sustainability and food security in Indonesia
• Environmental consequences of agricultural commercialisation in Asia-Pacific
• Discovering agronomic practices: agro-ecology, agro-forestry: enhancing community
capacity for climate-smart agriculture
• Mitigating green house gas emissions from the agricultural sector
Dr. Haryono, Director General, Indonesian Agency for Agricultural Research and
Development, Ministry of Agriculture of Indonesia
Dr. Dindo Campilan, Director of Asia, International Center for Tropical Agriculture
(CIAT)
Dr. Moazzem Hossain, Associate Professor, Department of International Business and
Asian Studies, Griffith Business School
James M. Roshetko, Senior Scientist, World Agroforestry Centre
10.30
Refreshment Break
11.10
Panel: Sustainable Agriculture in Asia-Pacific: Trends, Challenges and
Innovations
An expanding world population, coupled with increasing concerns about resource scarcity,
land availability, biodiversity conservation and global warming is fostering interest in
sustainable agriculture technologies. The panel highlights the need for change and
innovation and investigates solutions for improving a balanced, diversified and sustainable
agricultural production.
Moderator: Katinka Weinberger, Head of CAPSA, UNESCAP
Need for change and sustainable best practice:
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Discussing the environmental and cultural impact of current agricultural practices
Sustainable use of water for agriculture
Irrigation trends and best practice: mechanised vs flood irrigation, water harvesting
Mitigating risk of climate change
Aaron Schapper, Vice President and G.M. International Irrigation, Valley Irrigation, Valmont
Eric Quincieu, Water Resources Specialist, Asian Development Bank - tbc
12.00 Supporting Small Holder Farmers
• Producing nutritious food without damaging soils, ecosystems or human capital
• Ensuring farmers and small producers have the necessary support to grow nutritious food
• Capitalising efforts in regional cooperation and building flexible and resilient systems of
food security
• Protecting vital environmental resources for future generations
Dr. Agr. Wahyudi David, Universitas Bakrie
Katinka Weinberger, Head of CAPSA, UNESCAP
Henry Saragih, Chairman, Indonesian Farmer’s Union
13.00
Networking Lunch
AGRICULTURAL MODERNIZATION
14.00
Panel: Agricultural Transformation – Mechanisation Trends
This session with discuss challenges and solutions for transforming the agriculture and
agro-based industry into a modern, dynamic and competitive sector and maximise the
potential for economic growth.
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Increasing production efficiency by mechanizing areas in the agricultural and food
processing sectors
Getting new technologies to farmers
Attracting the youth to agricultural enterprises
Implementing appropriate agricultural machineries to regional conditions and
production methods and ensuring continuous supply to the market
Country study: White revolution in Sri Lanka
Dr. R.R.A. Wijekoon, Director General of Agriculture, Farm Mechanization Research Centre
(FMRC), Ministry of Agriculture of Sri Lanka
Mr. Kawakami, President of Siam Kubota Corporation, Managing Executive Officer,
Kubota Corporation
Andi Ikhwan, Mercy Corps – tbc
Bing Zhao, Head of Centre for Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization, UNESCAP - invited
15.00
Interactive Round Table Discussions & Workshops
(including refreshments)
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Sustainable and environmental conscious food production
Responsible and efficient crop nitrogen use
Effective and resilient agricultural systems
Latest trends and innovations in seed technology
Improved and safe aquaculture practices
Rural development and irrigation solutions
Effective storage and distribution
The audience will be asked to register their interest in advance as well as supply themes
and questions they wish to discuss during this session.
16.00
Panel: Challenges to Safe and Healthy Food Production
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Discussing food safety policy in Asia
Challenges of international standards for quality of food production
Impact of counterfeit products:
Counterfeit products are the biggest threat to agriculture in Asia, affecting human
health, germination, crop health, food security and production
How to raise awareness on the negative implications on farmers, consumers, the
environment and the economy?
Dr. Ir. Gardjita Budi, Director of Quality and Standardization, Ministry of Agriculture of
Indonesia
Robert Trogele, Vice President, President Asia, FMC Agricultural Solutions
17.00
Presentations: Outcomes from Round Tables Discussions
Short presentations by the roundtable moderators on the questions and outcomes of each
round table session.
17:30
Drinks Reception
Joint drinks reception for the entire Food Security audience, including participants of the
Nutrition event.
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DAY 2: Thursday 9 October 2014
08:00
Registration, exhibition and refreshments
09:00
Welcome
09:05
Opening Keynote:
Prof. Dr. Balthasar Kambuaya, Minister of Environment of Indonesia (tbc)
AGRICULTURAL INVESTMENT AND PARTNERSHIPS
09:15
Panel: Investments in Agricultural Programmes
• Addressing domestic and international funding for agriculture and promoting new
investment in the sector
• Investment opportunities in clean and green agricultural technology
• Establish successful research collaborations and private sector participation
• Promoting foreign and regional investment in the agricultural sector
• Enhancing agri-research support to large-scale investment programmes
Dr. Dindo Campilan, Director of Asia, International Center for Tropical Agriculture
(CIAT)
Andi Ikhwan, Indonesia Program Coordinator, Agri-Fin Mobile, Mercy Corps
09.45
Panel: Optimising Infrastructure and Partnerships
Modern agriculture in South-East Asia will require vertical integration, market-oriented
approach and not only focus on the primary industry, but integrate the primary, secondary
and tertiary industries together, setting up a coordinative industry system from production to
consumption.
• Improving the infrastructures in the rural areas, including modern agricultural practices,
facilities and technology to produce enough food for increasing demand while minimising
environmental footprint
• Managing supply chain challenges and improving partnerships (international industry and
private-public) to overcome agricultural and food security challenges in Asia-Pacific
Stewardship programmes for rice (and grain)
Dr Gatot Irianto, Director General of Agriculture Infrastructure and Facility, Ministry of
Agriculture, Indonesia
Md.Afzal Hossain Bhuiyan, Manager- Public Sector Engagement, iDE Bangladesh
10.30
Refreshment Break
AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY
11.00
Presentation: The Contribution of Science and Technology to Agricultural
Development
Noer Adi Wardojo, Assistant Deputy for Standardization and Technology, Minister of
Environment of Indonesia (tbc)
11.20
Panel: Improving and Maintaining Good Soil Quality
• How to ensure a sustainable future for soil and farmers
• Exploring potential to expand yields, increase efficiencies, while reducing waste and
addressing concerns about toxicity, safety and the environment
• Integrating biological and nutrient processes into food production processes
• Improving the efficiency of conventional fertilizer use
• The role of external inputs, such as mineral fertilisers and pesticides
• Enhancing sustainability through nitrogen use efficiency
Dr. Gavino Isagani Urriza, Head of Research at the Bureau of Soils and Water
Management, Department of Agriculture of Philippines
Binu Cherian, Country Crop Manager, HarvestPlus (India) - tbc
12.00
Panel: Innovations and Trends for Increasing Agricultural Productivity
and their Practical Application
This panel examines new technologies for overcoming the challenges of producing more
food, conserving more resources and addressing the needs of farmer livelihood.
• Evidence-based discussion on solutions for sustainable and effective agricultural yield:
biotechnological, bio-rational and traditional agriculture
• Exploring the latest innovations and farming trends, particularly with regards to:
• Innovations in irrigation to increase food production
- Understanding reasons and barriers to adoption of technologies and behaviours by
farmers and other agricultural value chain actors
• Hybrid Rice: Trends, Challenges and Innovations
- Addressing the quality and performance of hybrid rice, particularly with regards to disease
and pest resistance and potential genetic vulnerability
• The role of breeding and bio-technology
Aaron Schapper, Vice President and G.M. International Irrigation, Valley Irrigation, Valmont
Sanjay Kumar Srivastava, National Seed Association India (tbc)
13.00
Networking lunch
14.00
Panel: Policy and Partnerships for Agricultural Productivity and Bioconservation
This panel examines new policy approaches and established best practice for increasing ,
agriculture productivity and product diversification without displacing the traditional farmers.
• Improving food security, increasing agricultural productivity and farmers’ incomes
• Fostering sustainable development and bio-safety
• Regulatory guidelines and voluntary industry standards involving science and technology
• Convergence of technologies to increase productivity of agriculture
• Collaboration and sharing of research data to improve long-term food security
• How can the regulatory environment support the development agricultural productivity
and bio-conservation from a policy standpoint?
Dr. Handewi Purwati Saliem, Director, Indonesian Center for Agriculture
Socioeconomic and Policy Studies (ICASEPS), Indonesian Agency for Agriculture
Research and Development (IAARD), Ministry of Agriculture
Dr. Amelia Guevara, Undersecretary for Research & Development, DOST (Department of
Science & Technology), Philippines
14.45
Panel: Role
of Fisheries and Aquaculture for sustainable development,
economic growth and food security
The fishery and aquaculture sector play an important role for food security and nutrition,
poverty reduction, employment and trade. Asia accounts for more than 87% of the world’s
total fishers and fish farmers.
• An overview of aquaculture in Southeast Asia – species and production
• Feeds and fertilizers for sustainable aquaculture development
• Addressing aquaculture certifications
• Current disease trends in Asian aquaculture and solutions, including bio security
practices
• Promoting adoption of aquaculture planning and management tools for sustainable
development
• Improving quality of fisheries and identifying potential gear changes that could reduce
environmental impact
• Case study: Mud Crab and Fish Cultivation Technologies Increase Income and Food
Security for Coastal Communities in Timor-Leste
• Regional political support and collaboration
Agusdin Pulungan, President, WAMTI (Indonesian Farmers & Fishers Society)
Steve Beard, Chief of Party, Mud Crab and Fish Cultivation Project, Timor-Leste, ACDI/VOCA
Oliver Decamp, PhD, Product Manager Farm & Feedmill, INVE Aquaculture
WorldFish - tbc
15.35
Refreshment Break
- Joint sessions with Nutrition audience:
16.00
Panel: Managing the Risk of Harvest Loss and Building Resilience for
Food Security
• How to increase resilience to future disruption or unavailability of critical food supplies?
• Impact of climate change on crop yields, livestock, irrigation and agricultural capital
• Managing climate variability and risk with the help of warning systems, forecasts and
insurances
• Mitigating post-harvest losses through improved handling and storage solutions
Amin Uddin, Program Manager, Technical Expert – Agriculture, Helen Keller International
Agusdin Pulungan, President, WAMTI (Indonesian Farmers & Fishers Society)
Thura Aung, Director of Programme, Radanar Ayar Rural Development Association
16.40
Panel: Nutrition-Smart Food Production
The Copenhagen Consensus has twice in the past years identified that poor nutrition
caused by a lack of vitamins and minerals in the diet is the greatest challenge facing
humankind.
• How can agricultural systems serve again their fundamental purpose of nourishing
people and helping the fight against hidden hunger
• What are some of the challenges around product attributes that affect consumer
acceptance?
• How does hybrid rice compare to fortified rice?
• Agriculture must become nutrition-smart, nutrition-sensitivity is not enough
• How can the industry optimize to provide the greatest amount of nutrients per square foot
that can be produced sustainably?
• Solutions for increasing productivity levels of nutritious foods such as lentils, pulses,
vegetables
• Best practice for making wheat, rice and maize more nutritious
17.20
End of Summit