Agenda

(Preliminary agenda)

DAY 1

0800 – 0900hrs.

Arrival and Registration – Refreshments and speed networking

0910hrs – 0930hrs.

Welcome Note from Moderator and organizer
Opening ceremony
Keynote address

SESSION 1

0930hrs – 1020hrs.: Contract farming in Africa

An overview of the current situation in Africa

SESSION 2

1020hrs – 1050hrs.: Contract farming in other geographical regions

An Overview of other geographical areas with success stories on contract farming

1050hrs – 11.20hrs – Tea break

SESSION 3

1120hrs – 1220hrs.: Contract Farming models

Pros and cons of the different models

SESSION 4

1220hrs – 1320hrs: Panel discussion – Private enterprises – sponsors

Why contract Farming?

1320hrs – 1410hrs: Lunch Break

SESSION 5

1415hrs – 1505hrs: Technology transfer

Introduction of appropriate technology for transplanting, spacing, fertilizer application, cultivation and harvesting practices.
Climate smart agriculture

SESSION 6

1505hrs – 1605hrs: Off Takers

Off takers

1605hrs – 1700hrs: Networking and Exhibition engagement

DAY 2

SESSION 7

0905hrs – 1000hrs: Policy issues ((State – national government and county government, Legislation, Donor, Lender)

Types of Export Contracts.

SESSION 8

1000hrs– 1050hrs: Intermediaries (Cooperatives, NGOs, PVOs, etc.)

Cabinet Secretary

1050hrs – 11.15hrs.:Tea break

SESSION 9

1115hrs – 1215hrs: Agribusiness (as a development tool) and Development

Food security
Post-harvest loss
Small farmer incorporation into commercial production

SESSION 10

1215hrs – 1300hrs: Panel discussion – Marketing

Market access
Organic Farming
Indigenous Foods

1300hrs – 13.50hrs.:Lunch Break

SESSION 10

1350hrs – 1440hrs: Financing – Financial institutions , commercial banks , government agencies

Micro lending
SME Lending
Agricultural Insurance

Investment

SESSION 11

1440hrs – Panel Discussion; 1530hrs: How can the power imbalances between farmers and Buyers be addressed?

Contracts – Legal

SESSION 12

1530hrs – 1600hrs: Making Farming Cool!

Youth and farming

SESSION 13

1600hrs – 1630hrs: Refreshments ,Networking & Exhibitor engagement

SESSION 9

1630hrs – 1700hrs: Closing remarks (moderator)

Way forward for Contract Farming in Africa
Thank you note from Host

1700hrs : Refreshments , guests leave at their own pleasure