Coordination of the Agricultural Research in the Meditérranean Area, ARIMNet, aims to contribute in ensuring that the capacity of the youth in the Mediterranean is improved, so that they have the experience to become agricultural innovators and maintain and propel the agricultural sector forward.  This is exactly what we are promoting at YPARD. An e-discussion was launched within the YPARD network,... More

Création d’une usine de transformation des fruits, construction d’un centre de conditionnement… Deux projets qui seront mis au point à l’horizon 2012 par l’Unité agro-pastorale du Cameroun (Unapac), un groupe majoritairement constitué de jeunes agriculteurs. Objectifs: accroître ses exportations de fruits vers l’Union européenne…Et créer des emplois.  A Loum (74 Km de Douala), l'Unité agro-pastorale du Cameroun (Unapac), un groupe d'initiatives... More

Tout au long de l'été dernier la communauté YPARD a discuté du potentiel des technologies d'information et de communication pour promouvoir la place des jeunes dans l'agriculture et dans la recherche agricole pour le développement. Il ne faut néanmoins pas oublier l'importance que peut avoir une rencontre physique afin d'échanger des points de vue. Ce type d'échange est d'autant plus facile... More

The workshop on “Indigenous knowledge for a sustainable Agriculture” was successfully held on 17th of January, 2012. There were 58 participants including Agriculture Research and Production Assistants (ARPAs) and Agriculture Inspectors (AIs) from Matara District. Two resource persons were invited, Prof. Gamini Senanayake and Prof. P L G Alwis who are experts in the field and voice the importance of indigenous... More

Persévérance, amour du travail, patience…Autant de qualités qui ont permis à William Mouachi Kameni, un jeune camerounais, de réussir dans l’Agriculture en 3 ans. Reportage à Douala. William Mouachi Kameni, jeune agriculteur camerounais Dans un hangar en planches à Nyalla, un quartier de la périphérie de Douala, plusieurs dizaines de cageots pleins de tomates vertes ou légèrement mûries, attendent d’être livrés.... More

Summary of YPARD's session on "Giving a voice to young professionals through YPARD agricultural on-line events" at Knowledge Share Fair I was rather delighted to head to my session with, fresh in mind, one of the last advices from the « Communities of Practice clinic » that I was just leaving: « First of all, launch informal discussions with people you envisage... More

Summary of YPARD's session on "Giving a voice to young professionals through YPARD agricultural on-line events" at Knowledge Share Fair I was rather delighted to head to my session with, fresh in mind, one of the last advices from the « Communities of Practice clinic » that I was just leaving: « First of all, launch informal discussions with people you envisage... More

YPARD is constantly working in sensitizing and informing different stakeholders on the key role of Young Professionals in Agricultural Research.Picture is a fundamental element for attracting attention, increasing visibility and awareness, and disseminating information.We are collecting pictures representing YPs from everywhere in the world. This can be a YP in a field, in a laboratory, in a conference... with crops, equipment...... More

Key Message: The article looks at what makes researchers who they are in view of the countless hours spent in rigorous scientific debates, experiment, practice, inquiry, and solitary periods putting ideas together to form a cohesive idea. The article can be read here. 

Paradigm Shift for Young Agriculture Professionals Raymond Erick Zvavanyange1 and Jami Willard2 1National Chung Hsing University 250 Kuo Kuang Road 402 Taichung Taiwan 2 Yakima Washington USA Abstract This article reviews global study and employment opportunities for young professionals from an agricultural perspective. How can young professionals in every territory and nation get hold of the opportunities they desire? How can... More

Opportunistic priorities hindering progress in Ecoagriculture  Raymond Erick Zvavanyange1 1National Chung Hsing University 250 Kuo Kuang Road Taichung 402 Taiwan, R.O.C   Key Message The article discusses two aspects in the ecoagriculture strategy: key points needed to make the ecoagriculture strategy successful and the missing links in realization of this strategy.      Introduction The world population continues to grow unabated... More

Leveraging African Research Output on Global Research Platforms  Raymond Erick Zvavanyange1 1National Chung Hsing University 250 Kuo Kuang Road 402 Taichung Taiwan, R.O.C   Key Message This article focuses on the African research agenda with the objective of stimulating debate on how to leverage research output by African academia in the global research platforms.   Introduction A quick glance at available... More

 YPARD Organised the YPARD Meeting of Local and Regional Representatives and Capacity Building Workshop Hosted by VIT University October 11-16, 2010.  Aim of Workshop Train local and regional representatives on the new e-tools of YPARD and the website Launch of the regional sites Strategic development of action plans of the regional coordination units of Asia, Africa and LAC. Discussion of regional... More

J'ai eu l'occasion d'interviewer un certain temps pour mes recherches de doctorat Campli Mario, le président de la "Agriculture, développement rural et environnement" section au sein du Comité économique et social européen. Je lui ai proposé quelques questions intrigantes et il a répondu avec un ensemble de réponses intrigantes ainsi. 1. Comment peut la régulation du marché européen fournir un appui aux agriculteurs et àl'environnement des entreprises locales? Indirectement, si l'on arrive à configurer un marché équilibré e à sauvegarder les... More

Niche, Learners and Learning Institutions By Raymond Erick Zvavanyange   Key Message  The short article suggests basic advice for learners. The aim is to inspire readers to grasp the role of learning institutions as they seek to discover, fit and “enjoy” their niche.   Learning Cycles, Behavior and Networks Learners go through many phases in learning processes. Upon completion of studies,... More