Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources is  participating  in this year's  Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) Conference from the 12th-16th August 2024. This is the second triennial conference to be hosted in Namibia, held under the theme “Operationalising Higher Agricultural Education and Research Ecosystems for Innovation, Industrialisation and Economic Development in Africa: A Call for Action”.

 

According to RUFORUM, the conference is aimed at  enabling education and agricultural ecosystem actors to showcase and present their key findings, lesson-share, and inform each other on key actions required to make science work in Africa’s development. From the BUAN team, Professor Valentino Emongor and Ms. Dineo Kereilwe did a poster presentation on Photosynthetic Parameter as Stress Indicators in Safflower. The aim of the conference was also set-up to allow lead actors in policy and practice to identify action areas for further investments in agriculture and higher education. Key actors in Africa’s agricultural development  present were The African Union Commission (AUC) and sub – Regional Research Organisations (SROs) across Africa, and key players in the Agricultural Knowledge and Innovations Systems in Africa and beyond.

Furthermore, the aim was to deliberate on the macro and micro needs to adapt smart operations in terms of changing connectivity, education, business practices, sustainable agricultural and value chain transitions, and advancement.

 

We believe that this is a great learning opportunity for BUAN to show case to other fellow African universities what BUAN offers .BUAN will continue to participate in forums that transform agriculture and develop its communities.

 

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https://ruforum.wordpress.com/2024/08/16/four-ruforum-member-universities-sign-memorandums-of-understanding-to-strengthen-collaborative-academia-and-industry-research/?utm_source=RUFORUM+Mailing+List&utm_campaign=ae0897e099-RUFORUM+Weekly+-+Vol.3+No.25_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_1fcfbb8a0b-ae0897e099-347224905&ct=t()&goal=0_1fcfbb8a0b-ae0897e099-347224905&mc_cid=ae0897e099&mc_eid=f567d33544