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DAY ONE // TUSEDAY 12TH Scientific Day Seminar room 3 STAKEHOLDERS Moderator: Ingrid Prem 10:50-11:15 INFONET-BIOVISION Online information complements Organic Agriculture Extension. Monique Hunziker Belinda Weya 11:15-11:45 LAND MANAGEMENT Farmers’ perception of land and adoption of sustainable land management technologies. Assogba S. Claude-Gervais OWNERSHIP Ownership & transmission mechanisms of organic agriculture among pineapple producers Nathalie L&o Loyem 11:45-12:15 LAND USE The need for including organic & ecologi- cal sound l& use in an integrated develop- ment plan. Niek van Dulvenbooden ADOPTION OF PRACTICE Determinants of Adoption of Organic Farming Practices Among Rural Farmers. Friday Ogar Idiku 12:15-13:45 LUNCHBREAK Moderator: TBA 13:15-14:15 PANEL DISCUSSION Stakeholder analysis of the organic sector in 4 countries of West Africa. Barbara Zilly Mapping Stakeholders of Organic & Ecological Agriculture in West Africa. Dr. Olugbenga O. AdeOluwa 14:15-14:45 PROFITABILITY - TOMATOES Organic tomatoes financial profitability in South Eastern Benin Dr. Koura W.T PROFITABILITY - CARROTS Financial profitability of organic carrot production in southern Benin. Justin A. HOUETO TRADITIONAL & INNOVATIVE Traditional & innovative agriculture, a promising solution for african organic agriculture. Gilles Domenech INTEGRATED SYSTEM Determinants of organic integrated farming system utilisation among smallholder farmers Dr. Okanlawon, O.M VEGETABLE SYSTEM Analysis of the constraints for the adoption of organic & ecological vegetable farming systems Dr. Gbèlidji T. Seminar room 6 IMPACT ON LIFE Moderator: Alisson Loconto 10:50-11:15 ECOWAS An overview of the Agroecological Program in West Africa - Un aperçu du Programme Agroécologie de la CEDEAO. Dr. Borgui Yerima BIODIVERSITY Developing the Links with Organic Agriculture & Biodiversity Conservation. Daniel Baisie (Jnr) 11:15-11:45 ORGANIC HONEY Impacts of agrochemical use on honeybee community & honey production. Dr. Anicet G. Dassou CARBON EMISSIONS Biochar increases organic carbon retention & decreases methane/carbon dioxide emissions during composting. Eunice Agyarko-Mintah 11:45-12:15 FOOD SECURITY The perspective of the contribution of natural agriculture to food security in the Central Cameroon region. Mr. G. De La Paix Bayiha 12:15-13:45 LUNCHBREAK Moderator: Prof. Irene S. Egyir 13:15-13:45 CHALLENGES IN ORGANICS Dr. Oluwole Fatunbi | Lead Specialist: Innovation systems & partnership | Agricultural Research in Africa-FARA KNOWLEDGE IN ORGANIC AGRICULTURE Ibrahima Seck | Famara Karfa Diallo | Assane Gueye FARMERS FOOD SECURITY Food security of farmers increase when using compost instead of mineral/ chemical fertilizers? Issifu Sulemana 13:45-14:15 HEALTH &NUTRITION Effects of organic manure on the yield & antioxidant properties of Nigerian pumpkin morphotypes. Dr. Oloyede Funmilayo Mary SOIL CONSERVATION Analysis of organic soil conservation tech- nology practices adopted by small scale farmers. Dr Tsado Jacob H. 14:15-14:45 CHALLENGES IN ORGANICS Factors influencing maize farmers' adoption of organic farming practices. Dr Salihu, I. T ECOSYSTEM SERVICES A new payment for ecosystem services in organic cocoa agroforestry system. Rol&e Ettien Agro Botanist. Seminar room 2 FARMING Moderator: Oluwole Fatunbi, FARA 10:50-11:15 PRODUCTIVITY, PROFITABILITY sustainability of organic & conventional farming systems in Ghana & Kenya. ProEcoAfrica/OFSA Projects | Prof. Irene S. Egyir | Dr. Anne W. Muriuki 11:15-11:45 PHOSPHORUS SOLUBILIZING MICROORGANISMS role in the Growth of Date Palm Trees (DPT) & Soil Fertility. Prof. Mohamed Aly Badawi MINERAL FERTILIZER Growth & yield of Celosia argentea as influenced by mineral fertilizer & composted organic residues. Dr. Olowoake A. Abayomi 11:45-12:15 COMPOST PRODUCTION use of some major agricultural wastes as feedstock in compost production. Prof. Ofosu-Budu K.G RESOURCES & INTERCROPPING low-external-input resources & inter- cropping systems to sustainable food- crop production. Fotso,K.G 12:15-13:45 LUNCHBREAK Moderator: TBA 13:15-13:45 CROP YIELDS Growth indices & pod yield traits of okra as influenced by neem seed cake Dr Abdulmaliq, S. Y WITHOUT FERTILIZERS Managing Soil for Rainfed Agriculture in three Rural Farming Villages of the Jos-Plateau, Nigeria Kamoli Makanjuola Kazeem COMPOST - ANIMAL MANURE Evaluation of compost from cattle, sheep & goat manure as a potential soil enriching material Dr Oladapo. A. Fasae 13:45-14:15 COMPOST - RICE BRAIN Performance of cowpea as influenced by rice-bran based compost Dr. Julius. O. Adegoke COMPOST - COW DUNG Growth & yield response of maize varieties to the timing of cow dung application. Dr. Saidu. Adamu 14:15-14:45 ORGANIC RESIDUES Influence of source & rates of organic residue application on the growth & yield of maize. Dr. Tsado P.A TOMATOES & FERTILISER yield & fruit quality of two tomato varieties is as influenced by nitrogen source & organic mulching. Dr. Ibrahim Haruna Auditorium 7:30-8:30 REGISTRATION OPEN 8:30-8:40 WELCOME & INTRODUCTION Chairman: Dr. Ken Fening 8:40-10:25 PLENARY Leveraging Science to Deliver Sustainable Livelihood, Food Sover- eignty & Sub-regional Development Through Organic Agriculture” Yemi Akinbamijo | Executive Director Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa - FARA Is organic a viable option for smallholder farmers in Sub- Saharan Africa - evidence from more than 10 years of on-station & on-farm research Dr. Noah Admatey Dr. Irene Kadzere Dr. Christian Schader Dipl.-Ing. Beate Huber Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL) The German Development Coop- eration promotes Agroecology & Organic Agriculture as means to reach the SDGs Ingrid Prem Project Leader of the GIZ sector project Sustainable Agriculture German Development Cooperation (GIZ) 10:25-10:50 COFFEE BREAK Economics Department -University of Ghana EVENING PROGRAM 15:30-16:00 OFFICIAL OPENING POSTER PRESENTATION 16:00-18:00 OFFICIAL OPENING OF EXHIBITION AND TOUR Economics Department at the University of Ghana, Legon 18:00-21:00 COCKTAIL EVENING University of Ghana, Legon

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Page 1: Scientific • 16:00-18:00 • 11:15-11:45 • BIODIVERSITY Day

DAY ONE // TUSEDAY 12TH

Scientific Day

Seminar room 3 STAKEHOLDERS Moderator: Ingrid Prem

• 10:50-11:15 • INFONET-BIOVISION Online information complements Organic Agriculture Extension.Monique Hunziker Belinda Weya

• 11:15-11:45 • LAND MANAGEMENT Farmers’ perception of land and adoption of sustainable land management technologies. Assogba S. Claude-Gervais

• OWNERSHIP Ownership & transmission mechanisms of organic agriculture among pineapple producers Nathalie L&o Loyem

• 11:45-12:15 • LAND USE The need for including organic & ecologi-cal sound l& use in an integrated develop-ment plan. Niek van Dulvenbooden

• ADOPTION OF PRACTICE Determinants of Adoption of Organic Farming Practices Among Rural Farmers. Friday Ogar Idiku • 12:15-13:45 LUNCHBREAK Moderator: TBA

• 13:15-14:15 • PANEL DISCUSSION

• Stakeholder analysis of the organic sector in 4 countries of West Africa.Barbara Zilly

• Mapping Stakeholders of Organic & Ecological Agriculture in West Africa.Dr. Olugbenga O. AdeOluwa

• 14:15-14:45 • PROFITABILITY - TOMATOESOrganic tomatoes financial profitability in South Eastern BeninDr. Koura W.T

• PROFITABILITY - CARROTSFinancial profitability of organic carrot production in southern Benin.Justin A. HOUETO

• TRADITIONAL & INNOVATIVE Traditional & innovative agriculture, a promising solution for african organic agriculture. Gilles Domenech

• INTEGRATED SYSTEMDeterminants of organic integrated farming system utilisation among smallholder farmers Dr. Okanlawon, O.M

• VEGETABLE SYSTEMAnalysis of the constraints for the adoption of organic & ecological vegetable farming systemsDr. Gbèlidji T.

Seminar room 6 IMPACT ON LIFE Moderator: Alisson Loconto

• 10:50-11:15 • ECOWAS An overview of the Agroecological Program in West Africa - Un aperçu du Programme Agroécologie de la CEDEAO. Dr. Borgui Yerima

• BIODIVERSITY Developing the Links with Organic Agriculture & Biodiversity Conservation. Daniel Baisie (Jnr)

• 11:15-11:45 • ORGANIC HONEY Impacts of agrochemical use on honeybee community & honey production. Dr. Anicet G. Dassou • CARBON EMISSIONSBiochar increases organic carbon retention & decreases methane/carbon dioxide emissions during composting.Eunice Agyarko-Mintah

• 11:45-12:15 • FOOD SECURITYThe perspective of the contribution of natural agriculture to food security in the Central Cameroon region.Mr. G. De La Paix Bayiha • 12:15-13:45 • LUNCHBREAK Moderator: Prof. Irene S. Egyir

• 13:15-13:45 • CHALLENGES IN ORGANICS Dr. Oluwole Fatunbi | Lead Specialist: Innovation systems & partnership | Agricultural Research in Africa-FARA

• KNOWLEDGE IN ORGANIC AGRICULTURE Ibrahima Seck | Famara Karfa Diallo | Assane Gueye

• FARMERS FOOD SECURITY Food security of farmers increase when using compost instead of mineral/ chemical fertilizers? Issifu Sulemana • 13:45-14:15 • HEALTH &NUTRITION Effects of organic manure on the yield & antioxidant properties of Nigerian pumpkin morphotypes.Dr. Oloyede Funmilayo Mary

• SOIL CONSERVATIONAnalysis of organic soil conservation tech-nology practices adopted by small scale farmers. Dr Tsado Jacob H. • 14:15-14:45 • CHALLENGES IN ORGANICSFactors influencing maize farmers' adoption of organic farming practices. Dr Salihu, I. T

• ECOSYSTEM SERVICES A new payment for ecosystem services in organic cocoa agroforestry system.Rol&e EttienAgro Botanist.

Seminar room 2 FARMING Moderator: Oluwole Fatunbi, FARA

• 10:50-11:15 • PRODUCTIVITY, PROFITABILITY sustainability of organic & conventional farming systems in Ghana & Kenya. ProEcoAfrica/OFSA Projects | Prof. Irene S. Egyir | Dr. Anne W. Muriuki

• 11:15-11:45 • PHOSPHORUS SOLUBILIZING MICROORGANISMS role in the Growth of Date Palm Trees (DPT) & Soil Fertility. Prof. Mohamed Aly Badawi

• MINERAL FERTILIZERGrowth & yield of Celosia argentea as influenced by mineral fertilizer & composted organic residues. Dr. Olowoake A. Abayomi

• 11:45-12:15 • COMPOST PRODUCTION use of some major agricultural wastes as feedstock in compost production. Prof. Ofosu-Budu K.G

• RESOURCES & INTERCROPPING low-external-input resources & inter- cropping systems to sustainable food- crop production. Fotso,K.G

• 12:15-13:45 LUNCHBREAK

Moderator: TBA • 13:15-13:45 • CROP YIELDS Growth indices & pod yield traits of okra as influenced by neem seed cake Dr Abdulmaliq, S. Y

• WITHOUT FERTILIZERS Managing Soil for Rainfed Agriculture in three Rural Farming Villages of the Jos-Plateau, NigeriaKamoli Makanjuola Kazeem

• COMPOST - ANIMAL MANUREEvaluation of compost from cattle, sheep & goat manure as a potential soil enriching material Dr Oladapo. A. Fasae

• 13:45-14:15 • COMPOST - RICE BRAINPerformance of cowpea as influenced by rice-bran based compost Dr. Julius. O. Adegoke

• COMPOST - COW DUNGGrowth & yield response of maize varieties to the timing of cow dung application. Dr. Saidu. Adamu

• 14:15-14:45 • ORGANIC RESIDUESInfluence of source & rates of organic residue application on the growth & yield of maize. Dr. Tsado P.A

• TOMATOES & FERTILISERyield & fruit quality of two tomato varieties is as influenced by nitrogen source & organic mulching. Dr. Ibrahim Haruna

Auditorium • 7:30-8:30 • REGISTRATION OPEN

• 8:30-8:40 • WELCOME & INTRODUCTION Chairman: Dr. Ken Fening

• 8:40-10:25 • PLENARY

• Leveraging Science to Deliver Sustainable Livelihood, Food Sover-eignty & Sub-regional Development Through Organic Agriculture” Yemi Akinbamijo | Executive DirectorForum for Agricultural Research in Africa - FARA

• Is organic a viable option for smallholder farmers in Sub- Saharan Africa - evidence from more than 10 years of on-station & on-farm researchDr. Noah AdmateyDr. Irene KadzereDr. Christian SchaderDipl.-Ing. Beate HuberResearch Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL)

• The German Development Coop-eration promotes Agroecology & Organic Agriculture as means to reach the SDGsIngrid Prem Project Leader of the GIZ sector project Sustainable AgricultureGerman Development Cooperation (GIZ) • 10:25-10:50 COFFEE BREAK

Economics Department -University of Ghana EVENING PROGRAM

• 15:30-16:00 • OFFICIAL OPENING POSTER PRESENTATION

• 16:00-18:00 • OFFICIAL OPENING OF EXHIBITION AND TOUR Economics Department at the University of Ghana, Legon

• 18:00-21:00 • COCKTAIL EVENING University of Ghana, Legon

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DAY TWO // WEDNESDAY 13TH

Policy & Markets

Auditorium • 7:30-8:30 • REGISTRATION OPEN

ORGANIC AGRICULTURE - LIFE FOR ALL Chairman: Patrick Deegbe MC: Stephen Schandorf

• 8:30-8:40 • CONFERENCE WELCOMING Willem-Albert TooseLocal Organizing Committee (LOC)

• 8:40-10:00 • OPENING CEREMONY

• Dr. De Fenzy SchandorfPrecident of EOAP-GEcological Organic Agriculture Platform of Ghana (EOAP-G)

• Professor Simplice Davo VODOUHE Chair of the West African Organic Network (WAfrONet)

• Dr. Ernest Aubee Head of Agriculture DivisionEconomic community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, Nigeria.

• Dr. Simplice Nouala Head of Agriculture and Food Security Division African Union

• Dr. Elke StumpfHead of the Market Oriented Agriculture Programme (MOAP) German Development Cooperation (GIZ)

• Hon Dr. Sagre Bambangi Deputy Minister of Agriculture(Crops)Ministry of Food and Agriculture(MoFA) • 10:00–10:15 • CULTURAL PERFORMANCE

• 10:15-10:45 COFFEE BREAK

• 10:45-12:30 • PLENARY - POLICIES & MARKETS

• How can policies positively influence the growth of the organic sector. (A case study from Madagascar)Gaëtan EtancelinNational PresidentSyndicat Malgache de l'Agriculture Bi-ologique (SYMABIO)

• Organic Farmers Organisations- The Role of INOFO and Keystone to the Organic Farming Movement.Shamika MoneINOFO President, IndiaINOFO-Intercontiental Network of Organic Farmers Organisations

• 12:15-13:15 LUNCHBREAK

Seminar room 2 INTERNATIONAL TRADE MARKETS I Moderator: Bo van Elzakker

• 13:15-13:45 • FORUM • EU RegulationsBo van ElzakkerDirector of the Agro Eco – Louis Bolk Institute

• Group Certification - Opportunities And Risks For Small-Holders In Africa.Beate HuberResearch Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL)

Certification bodies from West Africa

• 14:45-15:00 COFFEE BREAK

INTERNATIONAL TRADE MARKETS II Moderator: Sedem Kumahor

• 15:00-15:30 VALUE CHAIN APPROACH OM4DBo van Elzakker

• 15:30-16:00 AN EXAMPLE OF A VALUE CHAIN APPROACH Presenter (TBA)

• 16:00-16:30 EUROPEAN MARKET European Market for Organic Natural Ingredients - Opportunities and Pitfalls. Tabea MackCatherine HebtingImport Promotion Desk (IPD)

Seminar room 3 LOCAL TRADE MARKETS I Moderator: Richard Nyumuah

• 13:15-13:45 • MARKET DEVELOPMENT Facilitate local market development with heterogeneous stakeholders.René Emmenegger

• 13:45-14:15 • GREEN LABEL The role of Ghana Green Label (GGL) and its potential funtion for organics.Anthony Tamakloe

• 14:15-14:45 • ORGANIC VEGETABLESThe why and what of fresh organic vegetables prices.Hettie Mercer-Ricketts

• 14:45-15:00 COFFEE BREAK

LOCAL TRADE MARKETS II Moderator: Holger Kahl

• 15:00 - 16:30 • PRESENTATIONS & PANEL DISCUSSIONCapturing the market and working with out-growers.Presenters: Nadia Zeine - Volta Presentations, Paul Yeboah - Permaculture Institute, Safianu Moro - SerendiPalm, Mr. Kwadwo Inkoom - MG Farms

Seminar room 6 GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES Moderator: Isaac Donkor

• 13:15-13:45 • OPPORTUNITIES & CHALLENGES Opportunities & Challenges  for Ecological Organic Agriculture Development. Dr. Ernest Aubee ECOWAS Commission

• 13:45-14:15 • GOVERMENT SUPPORT Support for organic agriculture under Planting for Food & Jobs. Seth Osei-Akoto MoFA

• 14:15-14:45 • CLIMATE CHANGE Ministry of Food & Agriculture's response to climate change impacts.Kingsley Amoako| Esther Agyekum MoFA

• 14:45-15:00 COFFEE BREAK

POLICIES Moderator: Gabor Figeczky (Round table)

• 15:00 - 16:30 • POLICIES SUPPORTING & ACTING AGAINST THE DEVELOPMENT OF ORGANIC AGRICULTURE AND AGROECOLOGY Gábor FigeczkyHead of Global PolicyIFOAM - Organics International IFOAMFiBLEOA-IEOAP-G(W)AfrONetECOWASAfrican UnionEuropean UnionEmbassy of the NetherlandsIPESGIZAFD

EVENING PROGRAM

Economics Department -University of Ghana

• 17:00-17:30 • POSTER PRESENTATION

Restaurant Legon

• 17:30-21:00 • DINNERDinner for invited people

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DAY THREE // MORNINGTHURSADY 14TH

Farmers InnovationInformation Sharing

Auditorium • 7:30-8:30 • REGISTRATION OPEN Chairwoman: Emelia Monney

• 8:30-8:40

• PLENARY

• Presentation - Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO)

• Facilitating the access to suitable inputs for organic producers Dr. K.O. Fening | Senior Research Fellow (Agricultural Entomologist) Soil and Irrigation Research Centre, School of Agriculture, College of Basic and Applied Sciences, University of Ghana

• Innovations for Organic Food Systems – a focus on institutions & marketsDr. Allison Loconto | Research Scientist at the French National Institute | The French Nation-al Institute for Agricultural Research (INRA)

• 10:00-10:15 COFFEE BREAK

Seminar room 2 INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY Moderator: Barbara Zilly

• 10:15-10:45 • A KNOWLEDGE TOOL The Knomana knowledge base. Dr. Pierre Martin | Priscilla Keip

• SOLDIER FLIES Compost production using black soldier fly larvae & biochar.Asiwome M. Akumah | University of Ghana

• 10:45-11:15SEMI-ARID AGROECOLOGICAL Agroecological transition in the semi-arid.Edith Van Walsum | AgriCultures Network

• ENTOMOPATHOGENIC NEMATODES Local isolates of nematodes to control mango fruit fly. L. Afouda

• LEAF EXTRACTS Evaluation of plant leaf extracts against fungi associated with Allanblackia floribunda. Dr. Olusola Olasupo

• 11:15-12:00 • BAITED TRAPS Population levels of male moths of fall armyworm intercepted with baited traps. Mr. Koffi Djima

• ORGANIC INSECTICIDES Efficacy of biological & synthetic insecticides on three cultivars of okra. Mr. Sunday Oghenetaga

• 12:00-13:00 LUNCHBREAK

Seminar room 3 CROP PRODUCTION/SOIL FERTILITY Moderato: Irene Kadzere

• 10:15-10:45 • PHOSPHATE ROCK Managing phosphate rock to improve efficiency of use and crop yields. Dr. Noah Adamtey

• ORGANIC HYDROPONICS Growth response of fluted pumpkin & lettuce using different hydroponic solutions. Dr. Olutayo M. Adedokun

• 10:45-11:15 • WOMEN & SHEA BUTTER Returning value to the shea butter value chain. Alain Volz

• PROCESSING Effects of processing on the composition of Acha flours & sensory evaluation of the gruels. M. Olorode

• BIOPESTICIDES Use of biopesticides & mycorrhizal inocula-tion of rice plants for increased productivity. Mohamed Sana

• 11:15-12:00 • SOILLESS MEDIA Evaluation of soilless growing media & pinching on the growth & biomass production of utasi. Dr Peter-Onoh, C. A

• MANURE & WOOD ASH Effect of poultry manure & wood ash on the growth and yield of cucumbers. Dr. Emma-Okafor, L.C

• ORGANIC SUBSTRATES Evaluation of different organic substrates for outdoor cultivation of Pleurotus tuber-regium. Juliet Friday

• 12:00-13:00 LUNCHBREAK

Seminar room 6 AGRO-ECOLOGICAL SYSTEMS Film, Presentations and Discussion

• 10:15-12:00 • FILM

• Conservation Agriculture film: "The Three Principles of Conservation Agriculture – Example of Maize Farming in Northern Ghana.“(45 min).Authors: Johannes Preuss & Holger Kahl

PRESENTATIONS & DISCUSSION

• Cover Crops in Fruits, Vegetables, Maize in Eastern Region, Ghana.Kristin Bothe Development AdviserMarket Oriented Agriculture Programme (MOAP)

• Millenials, migrations and dryland agriculture: Towards Operational Learning Tools for Agroecology in Dryland Farming.David MillarMiller institute for Transdiciplinary and development studies

• 12:00-13:00 LUNCHBREAK

Seminar room 4 FARMERS' TRACK/INOFO Olawumi Benedict, INOFO

• 10:15-12:00 • Driving Organic Farming With Technology-Case Study Of Biointensive.Olawumi Benedict (INOFO)

• Agroforestry Practices.Dr. Prince Yadiel

• Concept Note For The Monitoring Of Soybean & Peanut Biological Producers In Togo.Labodja Ousmane

• • Participatory Guarantee System In Burkina Representative & Recognized By Law.Caroline Bassono

• Livestock: Rearing Methods & Animal Pets And Disease Management.Aike Tolulope Oyedeji

• • Livestock Reavestock Rearing & Management Of Organic Broilers Pest And Diseases.David Benedict

• 32: Potential Of Organic AgricultureAssessing The Potential Of Organic Agriculture In Northern Ghana.Agana Lapointe GerardCoalition for the Advancement of Organic Farming, Ghana

• From The Board, To Production, To Market.Olusola Sowemimo

• 12:00-13:00 LUNCHBREAK

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DAY THREE // AFTERNOONTHURSADY 14TH

Farmers InnovationInformation Sharing

Economics Department -University of Ghana CLOSING CEREMONY • 15:30-17:0 • CLOSING CEREMONY SUMMARY, RESOLUTION, VOTING FOR NEXT CONFERENCE, REMARKS ETC.

Seminar room 2 INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY Moderator: Barbara Zilly

• 13:00-13:30 • WOOD VINEGAR Organic Farming Aid Wood Vinegar: Combining Effective Yield Enhancement & Pest Control. Mr, Henry Abraham • ALLSPICE EXTRACT Performance of Allspice leaf extract as an attractant for fruit fly in Citrus plantations in Ghana. Dr. Collison Bentu

• 13:30-14:30

• MANAGING FRUIT FLIES Managing tephritid fruit flies using female sex attractants in vegetables for export. Komlanvi Amouzou | University of Ghana

• NEEM SEED EXTRACT Crude neem seed extract effectively controls aphids & diamondback moth on cabbage. Ms. Ethelyn Forchibe Echep | University of Ghana

• VIRUS CONTROL Application of liquid & solid organic fertilizers for ameliorating cowpea aphid-borne mosaic virus disease. Dr. Muhammadu Tajudeen Salaudeen

• CONTROLLING PEANUT PATHOGENSPhytochemical analysis of Ziziphus mucronata Willd. Extract & screening for antifungal activity against peanut pathogen. Dr Kadidia Koïta

• CABBAG VARIETIES Can different varieties show sufficient resistance/tolerance to aphid attack. Mr Kokouvi Delanyo Adenka

• 14:30-15:00 • INNOVATIVE MANAGEMENT Evaluation of innovative management strategies on key insect pests, natural enemies & productivity of two cabbage varieties Miss Nkafu Therese Ngosong

• FALL ARMY WORM Evaluation of larvicidal potency of some biopesticides for the management of Fall Army worm & inventory of its associated natural enemies.Mr. Kokou Rodrigue Fiaboe

• BIOFERTILISER Assessment of Ipomoea involucrata for the formulation of biofertilisersDr. Adjé Chabi Bienvenu

• 15:00-15:30 COFFEE BREAK

Seminar room 3 CROP PRODUCTION/SOIL FERTILITY Moderato: Irene Kadzere

• 13:00-13:30 • LIVESTOCK Management of pests and diseases in organic livestock productionDr. Defenzy Schandorf

• 13:30-14:30 • POULTRYFactors influencing the use of poultry tech-nologies and egg production among poultry entrepreneurs in Abia state, Nigeria.Precious Eziefule Chinonyelum

• AQUACULTUREEffect of treated acidic water with calcium carbonate & periwinkle shells on the hatchability & survival of eggs & fry of Clarias gariepinus | Dr. Ehigiator, F. A. R

• 14:30-15:00 • TRADITIONAL LIVE STOCK SYSTEMSPotentialities of traditional and agro- ecological systems of animal production for the development of organic and ecological farming in south Benin.Mr Ezéchiel J-P.A. Mensah

• 15:00-15:30 COFFEE BREAK

Seminar room 6 DRAGON'S DEN Moderato: Willem-Albert Toose

• 13:00-15:00 • DRAGON'S DEN

• 5-10 Candidates Can Present Their Innovation To A Panel Of Experts. Each Of The Candidates Has 7 Minutes To Pitch Their Idea And Have To Answer The Questions From The Group In Front Of Them. The best, most realistic/ relevant/ bankable/ business-like idea wins a price. Be empathetic, come with a valuable idea, be clear in your formulation, get the trust and prepare yourself well (message and time wise). Come to the organisers if you like the challenge!

• 15:00-15:30 COFFEE BREAK

Seminar room 4 FARMERS' TRACK/INOFO Olawumi Benedict, INOFO

• 13:00-15:00 • Support Organic Producers for the Supply of PGS certified Fruits & vegetables to ServairDeguenon Edgar Maxime

• Back To The FutureJack Johnson

• Seed Preservation Using local Hon. John Coalition for the Advancement of Organic Farming (CAOF)

• Organic and Fairtrade Oil Palm & Cocoa Production – The case of Serendipalm in Rural GhanaSafianu Moro

• Promotion des semences anciennes sur les hautes terres de l’Ouest Cameroun comme levier pour développement de l’agriculture biologique: Cas du chou paysanNanfack Tsafouet Magellan

• PGS- A toll for marketing organic produce locally-Nigeria as a case studyDr. Ayanfeoluwa

• 15:00-15:30 COFFEE BREAK

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DAY FOUR // FRIDAY 15TH

Field Visits

MERJIM GROEN

Lush Swedru Ghana Limited is a unique & refreshing organic farm designed with a variety of crops cultivated in a very natural setting. Walking into the farm, at first sight, presents a picture of wild growth until you get into it & see a pleasant mix of crops in this very lush & beautiful wild setting. Lush Swedru Farm grows & processes Ylang Ylang, vanilla, patchouli, lemongrass, citronella grass, orange & Jasmin. Director Merjim Groen has several years’ experience in the world of plant & trees & the business around it.

VOLTA PRESENTATION

Volta Presentation is a dynamic agribusiness organic farm located at Sogakope, a town in the Volta Region of Ghana. Volta Presentation is a leader in producing superfoods like Ginger, Moringa & Soursop, among others. It is also well known for medicinal crops production & Guaman Infusions Herbal teas. Nadia Zeine is the Executive Director of Volta Presentation Farm. She strongly believes in the power of sustainable agriculture & its value as a solution to poverty, food security & peace.

BIO GREEN AGRO

Led by a duo of aquatics & tech hobbyists, Kingsley Safo & Fredrick Kpamber, BIO GREEN AGRO is impacting organic farming with it’s ECO- AQUAPONICS’ Systems which thrive on controlled symbi-otic algae cultivation for improved agriculture practices. The farm is an off-grid solar powered farm that is engaged in down-to-earth Controlled Aquatics Research. For over five years, Bio Green Agro has been pursuing innovations towards achieving healthier eco-sensitive agrosystems with the highest efficiency & conservation possible. The Farm’s modules are designed to self-cultivate a lot of natural food that Tilapia require especially super nutritious tropical algae including Spirulina & also aquatic nutrition like Water Hyacinth, Duckweed, Plank-ton among others. These constitute at least 90% of the daily fish diet for Bio Green Agro’s tilapia fish farm. These rich natural veggie diets are what make their algae biofertilizer liquid concentrate, a great natural restorative soil nutrient.

IDEAL PROVIDENCE

Ideal Providence Farm is an organic agriculture farm, & its core business is the agro production of organic fruits, vegetables, spices, herbs & foodstuffs. The farm processes herbs into teas & also extracts oils from its produce. These are pack-aged for the local & international markets. Some of the farm produce include Lemon, lemongrass, lime, citronella grass, bitter orange & rosella, among others. Ideal Providence has other farms in the Eastern & Volta Regions of Ghana.

ABOCFA

ABOCFA is one of the Organic/Fair Trade farmer cooperatives in Ghana. There is about 700 farmer, including female farmers within the ABOCFA network, from 13 villages in the community. Stephen Ashia manager of the cooperative association is ready to share what the cooperative farmers are doing, & the premium prices they earn through the production of organic cocoa. ABOCFA farms present an organic cocoa farming experience worth seeing.

PEACE HAVEN LIVESTOCK

At the outskirts of Nsawam, in the Eastern Region of Ghana, lies the serene Peace Haven organic livestock farm. An hour’s drive will take visitors to this organic livestock farm. It has a water body developed as a fish farm. Currently, the farm stocks cows, goats, pigs, & rabbits. Dr. De Fenzy Sch&orf, the owner of the farm has immense plans for the farm to produce meat & fish for organic food lovers.

RESTORATION VILLAGE

In the Volta Region lies a unique project known as the “Sogakope Restoration Village Agro-forestry project”. The architect of the project, Prince Ben Israel, believes that rural development should be built from an estate perspective. In maintain-ing the village environment in the form of an estate, communities can be more productive from the soil, in terms of feeding themselves & being sustainable. The restoration village has cultivated tree crops & fruits such as plantains, banana, pawpaw, breadfruit, jack fruit, sour sap & cashew, among others

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• MERJIM GROENSwedru, Central Region Perennial organics with value addition (Vanilla, Ylang-Ylang, Citronella & Lemon Grass)

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• VOLTA PRESENTATIONSogakope, Volta Region Herbal teas (Moringa, ginger, hibiscus) Production & Processing

• RESTORATION VILLAGESogakope, Volta Region Vegetables, Plantain & fruit trees

• BIO GREEN AGROSogakope, Volta Region Bio-fertilizer & Tilapia

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• IDEAL PROVIDENCE Asamankese, Eastern Region Herbs, essential oils

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• PEACE-HAVEN FARMSNsawam, Eastern Region Cattle, Pigs, Poultry, Goats, Rabbits.

• ABOCFA Suhum, Eastern RegionCocoa

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