ANAGROCLIM - Study for the construction of a cashew production forecasts model in Ivory Coast
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Main goals
In its objective of developing the cashew nut sector, the "Cotton and Cashew Council" of Côte d'Ivoire wants to develop tools to better control cashew production through a better knowledge of the yield components of the cashew, in particular through the understanding of its sensitivity to pedoclimatic factors
Specific objectives
Improve knowledge of the Ivorian orchard and develop a methodology for agroclimatic forecasting of cashew production in Côte d'Ivoire
Results
The exploitation of the crop forecasting agro-climatic model should allow:
- improve knowledge of the factors influencing the yield of cashew by a review of the literature and surveys / field observations
- improve understanding of current farming practices and the effects of innovations that affect production
- forecast the production of cashew nuts according to the meteorological conditions and the distribution and the age of the plantations (geo-referencing to be carried out)
- improve agricultural advice on the production of cashew nuts
- establish varietal research strategies adapted to local contexts
- study the effects of climate change on cashew production and propose adaptation strategies
Activities
- Document review and definition of the crop forecasting model adapted to the production of cashew nuts in Côte d'Ivoire
- Definition of the indicators monitored to feed the crop forecast model database
- Data collection and statistical analysis
- Exploitation of the crop forecast model database
Related people
Ulrich Allé
PhD in hydrology from the University Abomey-Calavi (Benin), with experience in agroclimatic modeling and the creation of community areas of biodiversity conservation, he brings his expertise in agroclimatology in the framework of the development of a crop forecasting model applied to cashew trees in Ivory Coast
Noémie Rullier
Holder of an Engineering diploma in Agronomy, specializing in Sustainable agricultural & Agri-Food systems for the South, from Montpellier SupAgro- Institut des Régions Chaudes (IRC), she brings her expertise to support technical changes and development processes in rural area; to support farm advisory, training engineering and plant biology research
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Marie Nourtier
PhD in Forest sciences conducted at INRA Avignon, EMMAH research lab, she brings her expertise in forest ecology, support for REDD+ mechanism and carbon accounting, Environmental and social impact assessment of projects, project management and supervision of technical work
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Cédric Rabany
Holder of a Master of Science, "Agricultural Engineer and territories development" from the Institut Supérieur d’Agriculture (ISARA Lyon), he brings his expertise in agro-food/agricultural sectors' analysis and development, strengthening of supplychain actors (producers, private/public actors, agro-food industries...), socio-economic analysis of agricultural chains and his great knowledge of companies in these markets
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Benjamin Garnier
Agricultural Engineer, specialised in "quality of the environment and resources management", from the French National School of Agricultural Science and Engineering of Toulouse (INP ENSAT). He brings his expertise in feasibility studies for investment funds, agricultural markets studies and analysis of value chains
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