Dear all,
We once again would like to announce the movement of the Science Cafe - Kampala to another day and it will now be held on Saturday June 18, 2011 at the same time and same venue. The reason this time has been with respect to those who have lost their loved ones including Mr. Bayo (late) & Anne's Daughter, The Mvara OB's associations Ochieng David Okot and Dr. Titus Alicai's Grand Parent. May their souls rest in peace. In moments like this we should allow members of the community focus on supporting the families of those that have lost their loved ones. Best regards Richard From: Okuti Boroa [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: 26 May 2011 14:08 To: 'A Virtual Network for friends of West Nile' Subject: The Science Cafe - Kampala Dear Brothers and Sisters, It's been a while since you heard from us I am sure! We have been thinking and reloading The Science Cafe - Kampala. We want to have the best in quality of dream, talk, internalize and act so the knowledge sharing re-loaded will this time have three panellists and the theme of discussion this time is Agriculture for Sustainable Development ... In this cafe we would like to introduce farming, the changing dynamics of farming in terms of inputs, production quality (improved varieties and other inputs), soil use as well as changing climate patterns and remedies. Many will indeed agree that Agriculture has much changed from subsistence farming to commercial knowledge based farming (as written in asili4u.wordpress.com) and people are more and more looking at production for the market. Hence looking at the power of organised farmer groups/cooperatives as well as workable financing models. The panel will include; Dr. Titus Alicai (PHD - Plant Virologist) Lead discussant based at Namulonge Research Station Titus will focus on the technical aspects of Agriculture in the face of the current trends in the world, we all are aware that improved varieties of plants are being developed all the time, e.g. Drought resistant cassava, groundnuts etc, there are new methods too, as well as issues of sustainable use of soil and irrigation among others. The discussion however will focus overviews to assist lay farmers and intending farmers to learn some of the pertinent issues on the ground. Mr. Richard Okuti Discussant and Senior Consultant at I-Network for livelihoods also a Consultant for Private Sector Foundation and Entrepreneur at Asili Richlands a Marketing, Innovations and IT firm. Richard will focus on advantages of building organised farmer groups and the use of market intelligence (including ICT) in making produce marketing decisions. Ms. Diana Ondoga Discussant and Pinnacle Analyst at DFCU Bank, also worked in Training, Customer Service & Sales in the bank in the past years. Diana will focus on potential financing mechanisms from banks as well as eligibility for such funds. She has experience in the banking sector that will be useful to the farming community. The Science Cafe - Kampala will be hosted by Mr. Joseph Dramadri and Friends Bar (famously known as Jose's Bar in Nalya), it will take place on Saturday June 4, 2011 at 4:00pm. The venue is free for all eats and drinks will be served at participants cost. We invite all interested people to come and share knowledge on this subject but also learn from others. Other issues that may be touched are other viable cash crops for West Nile and Soil rejuvenation for dying soils in the region. Kind regards Richard Okuti -- Asili Marketing & ICT - "Website & e-Solutions, Marketing Communications and Apprenticeship" Tel +256 312 294857/1 and Mobile +256 772 725252 (Uganda)
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