Improvement of the quality of agricultural products by taking into account the sustainable development through the control of water

Priority
Water for Rural Development
Action groups
2D Ensure sustainable agricultural practices|including water productivity and efficiency|reduction of diffuse pollution|and decreased food losses
Code
2D3
Description

Diffuse pollution and food losses are increasingly frequent and have a negative impact on the reduction of poverty and hunger in our countries. Their reduction will contribute to the improvement of producers' income, to the contribution to food security and to the creation of employment.

Programme

15 minutes for the presentation of each project
Discussion: 30 minutes
Discussion on the contributions: 30 minutes

Projects included

Project 1: Mapping of water quality in the groundnut basin
Project 2: Innovative Regional Fruit Fly Management System in West Africa - SyRIMAO

Organizers

Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Equipment of Senegal

Other organizers

DGPRE_Ministry of Water and Sanitation, DPV_Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Equipment

Duration
90'
Expected results, impacts and follow-up links with events and initiatives after the Forum

Expected results: Provision of innovative decision support tools for the reduction of diffuse pollution and food losses
Impacts and follow-up links with events: Taking into account climate change in agriculture for the preservation of natural resources
Post-Forum initiatives: Scaling up successful experiences in various environments, seeking funding.