Conference Announcement: The 2nd African Organic Conference, May 2-4 2012, Lusaka, Zambia
The 2nd African Organic Conference (AOC2) ”Mainstreaming organic agriculture in the African development agenda” May 2-4, 2012/Lusaka, Zambia The conference will promote mainstreaming of organic agriculture in African Government policies, in African intergovernmental organizations as well as among development partners. It will provide evidence on the benefits of organic agriculture and its contributions to the challenges and needs in Africa. It will • present successful small-scale organic agriculture projects and case studies in organic production including biodiversity and seed production, livestock, climate mitigation, demonstrating impacts on food security; • present successful organic agriculture projects and case studies in marketing and trade of organic products, including how organic guarantee systems can be shaped to be supportive of both local, regional and external trade; and • highlight successful initiatives and case studies in public policy, research and sector development.
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Main Street Seed and Supply offers a variety of certified organic vegetable and flower seed for farmers and home gardeners alike. We offer small quantities or we can fill your bulk seed orders with no delay. All our organic garden seeds meet the highest quality standards. Order your bulk organic vegetable and flower seeds from Main Street Seed And Supply, Co. Free Shipping orders are shipped USPS Parcel Post (7-10 business days).Free Shipping orders only have delivery confirmation, they can not be tracked during transit. Whether planting a few vegetables for your own home use, or growing to sell at market, we have a large selection of certified organic vegetable seeds.
International Microfinance 2012 Top Nonprofit Ranking
“I’ve seen the power of microfinance all over the world in the eyes of mothers and fathers. It’s unmistakable—the joy and deep satisfaction they feel from being able to work hard and provide for their children and their future.”—Rich StearnsPresident, World Vision U.S. The Cause: Most of the world’s poor lack access to basic financial services that would help them manage their assets and generate income. The Scope: Experts were asked to recommend up to four high-impact nonprofits and up to two promising start-up nonprofits doing excellent work in the field of international microfinance. Check out all nonprofit reviews for International Microfinance. Have questions about these results?
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The date of the 2nd African Organic Conference (AOC2) ”Mainstreaming organic agriculture in the African development agenda” will be held May 2 to 4, 2012 in Lusaka, Zambia. The conference will promote mainstreaming of organic agriculture in African Government policies, in African intergovernmental organizations as well as among development partners. It will provide evidence on the benefits of organic agriculture and its contributions to the challenges and needs in Africa. The conference will: Based on this the conference will propose ways ahead for organic agriculture to reach its full potential and contribute substantially to the African Agriculture and development agenda. Conference programme Conference 2009 The first African conference took place 2009 in Kampala, Uganda.
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The 2012 Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network (FANRPAN) Multi-Stakeholders Dialogue successfully concluded in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania with delegates thanking organizers for the job well done. The annual policy and stakeholder consultations held from September 1- 7, 2012, discussed practical approaches to ensure food and natural resources security in the continent. FANRPAN Chief Executive Officer, Dr Lindiwe Majele Sibanda at thanked various delegates for attending the meeting. At the meeting FANRPAN honoured four winners of its annual excellence award, witch Tanzanian President Jakaya Mirisho Kikwete winning the 2012 FANRPPAN policy Leadership Award. The other winners were Shambani Graduate Enterprises (Youth in Agriculture AWrarad, Mtandao wa Vikundi vya Wakulima (Mover and Shaker of the Year Award) and Tanzanian Broadcasting Corporation (Journalism of the Year Award).
Zambia: Plant Variety and Seeds Regulations
A. Determination of A. Seed health test .......................................................... -Laboratory test.................................... -Control growing.................................. C. ISTA-Orange International Seed Lot Certificate....... Fees for registration as a seed grower includes necessary field inspections 19 fee units and for all other crops 13 fee units (As amended by S.I. no. 176 of 1989 and Act No. 13 of 1994) REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA (To be completed in triplicate) (Regulation 8) To: S.C.C.I P.O. Name and address of applicant Name and address of farm Proposed planting date...................................................................................... Date................................................................ Application received ............................................ Reg. For Seed Control and Certification Institute Form 2 (Regulation 8 (4)) Registration No.:..................................................... for Seed Form 3 . Weed plants Remarks
Import and Export Considerations | SME Toolkit Zambia
Provided by Zambia Development Agency In order to clear goods through Customs, an importer must present the usual commercial documents such as bill of lading, airway bill and commercial invoice. The Import Declaration Form is used for statistical purposes, and no fee is required. For goods to be cleared at the border, the importer uses the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) form CE 20, the standard form for entry and exit. Zambia is using the Automated System for Customs Data and Management (ASYCUDA). Tariff Structure Zambia applies tariffs on the c.i.f. Other Levies and Charges Presently, Zambia levies excise duties on certain products at rates ranging from 7 percent to 125 percent. The Value Added Tax (VAT) rate of 17.5 percent applies to both goods and services, of domestic production and those that are imported. Import Restrictions Import prohibitions are maintained for environmental, health and security reasons. Sanitary and Phytosanitary Regulations The Chief Executive Officer Tel: 222509
Kickstarter Project Will Put Light-Emitting Plants Into Your Homes (VIDEO)
Avner Meyrav and Anouk Lorie, NoCamels - Israel Innovation News Imagine a world where streetlamps no longer run on electricity. Or rather, they no longer exist, since they are replaced by trees that emit light. This alien-like scenario is not something out of sci-fi movie "Avatar"—it is actually a Kickstarter project by Israeli-American company Genome Compiler—and it’s well on its way to reality and way past its initial fundraising target. Using the company’s technology, Genome Compiler will synthesize the DNA of an Arabidopsis plant with genes from a firefly that cause natural luminosity. The company set a goal of $65,000 on crowdfunding website Kickstarter and reached it a mere three days after launch. From seed to plant Sponsors who pledge $40 to the campaign will receive seeds that grow into glowing plants. The Kickstarter project was created by Evans, who is part of the company’s San-Francisco HQ. “At Genome Compiler, we’ve built just that—a simplified solution for designing DNA.”
