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Anton de Kom Universiteit van Suriname – Workshop
24-27 March 2023
The purpose of the 3-day seminar / workshop for partners in the agricultural sector in Suriname (Government, Institutes and Private sector) is to initiate the preparation of an action plan for the national development of the agricultural sector by the university. The action plan is based on key issues towards achieving the 25% import reduction of products in the agricultural sector in Suriname with a view to economic recovery and in cooperation with French-Guyana.
Location:
Lallarookh Building,
Lalla Rookhweg #54
Time:
08.30-17:30 hours
Day 1: 24th March 2023
Agriculture & Animal Science
Day 2: 25th March 2023
Aquaculture & Fisheries, Processing sector & the Forestry sector
Day 3: 27th March 2023
Policy & Education, Labor and Training
Note. 26th March 2023 Field trip for CambioNet team members
Day 1: March 24th, 2023 (Agriculture & Animal Husbandry sectors) | |
AGRICULTURE SECTOR workshop | |
08.30-09.00 | Registration, breakfast |
09.00-09.10 | Welcome note by Prof. L. Ori – Introduction Agriculture & Animal Science Sector |
09.10-09.15 | Prof. S. Venetiaan, Chairman, AdeKUS Management |
09.15-09.20 | Minister of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Fisheries – Mr. Sewdien |
09:20-09:25 | French Ambassador in Suriname/ Representative |
09:25-09:30 | French representative (French-Guyana) |
09:30-09:35 | Dr. Harry Ozier: Objectives of CambioNet Project/Living Lab |
09.35-09:40 | CambioNet Suriname (PPT + Video) |
09:45-09:50 | Drs. J. Boesaids (Staatsolie) |
09:50-09:55 | President of Suriname or representative |
09.55-10.15 | Mr. Breinburg – Review of Agriculture and SWOT Analysis |
10.15-10:30 | Mr. Gangadin, M.Sc. – Rice sector from Suriname |
10:30-10:45 | Mr. Rodriguez, Producer from the organization Sustainable Weg naar Zee – Horticulture sector in Suriname |
10.45 – 11.00 | Ms. Matieu, International cooperation and trade relations between Suriname and French Guyana |
11.00-11.15 | Questions from the audience |
11.15-11:30 | COFFEE BREAK |
11.30-12.10 (40 min) | BREAKOUT SESSION 1 – ACTION PLAN RICE SECTOR & HORTICULTURE SECTOR |
1. Production increase of rice sector – Mr. Diran Fabian, M.Sc./mr. Gangadin, M.Sc | |
2. Modernization of agricultural systems, techniques, biotechnology and precision agriculture in rice and horticulture sector -Ir. Callebaut/Mr. Diego/ Menish Soerajbalisingh, MSc. (LVV Onderzoek)/ Petra van Dams, BSc (LVV Landbouw) | |
3. International cooperation and trade relations between Suriname and French Guyana – Ms. Matieu/VSB representative/ Samuel (LVV Plantenbescherming Onderzoek) | |
4. Monitoring pesticide use in the rice and horticultural sector – Ms. Shemien Modiwirijo, B.Sc./Mr. Chatterpal M.Sc. | |
12.10 – 12.40 | LUNCH |
12.40-14.00 | Presentation from each team (each team 10 min inclusive questions) |
14.00-14.10 | Highlights Moderator: Mr. Breinburg M.Sc. |
ANIMAL HUSBANDARY SECTOR | |
14.10 – 14.25 | Moderator: R. Tjien Fooh MSc. – General Livestock sector |
Directeur Veeteelt (Chotkan) of Onderdirecteur Veeteelt (Tjon A San of Wilness) | |
14.25 – 14.40 | Ir. Carl van Dijk, VCM – The Livestock sector in Suriname (Milk & Slaughter) |
14.40 – 14.55 | Mr. P. Henar, Hilversum- The poultry sector in Suriname |
14.55 – 15.10 | Director/staff member MCP – Dairy cattle |
15.10 – 15.20 | Questions from the audience Moderator: Mr. R. Tjien Fooh MSc. |
15.20 -15.30 | COFFEE BREAK |
15:30-16:10 (40 min) | BREAKOUT workshop 2 SESSION – ACTION PLAN LIVESTOCK SECTOR IN SURINAME |
5. Stimulating local feed production Mr. Henk Bhagwandin Ing./ Mr. Nelom B.Sc. / Reshma Gogli, BSc. (LVV Veeteelt) | |
6. Setting up an improved artificial insemination (AI) program – Ms. Karg/ Mr. Breinburg | |
7. Increasing milk production and quality – Ms. Berghout/Nayan BSc. | |
16.10-17.10 | Presentation of each team (Each team 10 min) |
17.10 -17.20 | Highlights Moderator: Mr. R. Tjien Fooh MSc. |
17.20-17.30 | Closing remarks day 1 by Prof. L. Ori |
Day 2: March 25th, 2023 (Aquaculture & Fisheries, Processing and Forestry) | |
AQUACULTURE & FISHERIES SECTOR | |
08.30-09.00 | Registration, breakfast |
09.00-09.15 | Welcome note by Prof. L. Ori – Aquaculture & Fisheries, Processing & Forestry |
09.15-09.20 | Moderator Mr. Ir. Bhagwandin, AdeKUS, Lecturer Aquaculture & Fisheries |
Directeur Visserij (P. Amrietpersad) | |
09.20- 09.35 | Ms. Juliette Colli-Wongsoredjo, VKI-director – The Fisheries sector in Suriname |
09.35 – 09.50 | Mr. Karg- Chairman of the Surinamese Seafood Association: Future prospects for Aquaculture in Suriname |
09.50- 10.00 | Questions from Audience |
10.00-10.10 | COFFEE BREAK |
10.10-10.50 (40 min) | BREAKOUT 1 SESSION – ACTION PLAN AQUACULTURE & FISHERIES |
8. Develop a database for the Coast Guard to monitor ships Ms. Britney Kasmiran/ Mr. Budoo | |
9. Stimulating local feed for the aquaculture sector Mr. Moeljoredjo/ | |
10.50 – 11.50 | Presentation from each team (each team 10 min) |
11.50-12.00 | Highlights Moderator Mr. Ir. Bhagwandin |
12.00-12.45 | LUNCH |
AGROPROCESSING | |
12.45-12.55 | Agroprocessing Moderator: Ms. Sahtoe M.Sc. |
12.55-13.10 | Mr. Ir. Sharon MacDonald, Poly Forums Consultancy – The agroprocessing sector in Suriname |
13.10 – 13.25 | INTERFOOD/ Shishado/Pindakaas Wippy – Bottlenecks in the processing sector |
13.25-13.35 | Questions from audience |
13.35-14.25 | Lunch |
14.25-15.05 (40 min) | BREAKOUT 2 SESSION ACTION PLAN PROCESSING SECTOR |
10. Ensure compliance with production standards for local and international Markets Mr. Tanwir Hassankhan/ Dr. Caren Narain | |
11. Improving labeling, packaging and food safety and using acceptable Processes Ms. Jaggan M.Sc./ Ms. Ir. Sharon MacDonald/ | |
15.05-15.45 | Presentation from each team (each team 10 min) |
15.45-15.55 | Resume Moderator Ms. Rashmi Sahtoe M.Sc. |
15.55-16.10 | COFFEE BREAK |
FORESTRY SECTOR | |
16.10-16.20 | Forestry:Moderator Dr. Rudi van Kanten |
16.20-16.35 | Mr. Drs. Matai, SBBS – Forestry sector in Suriname |
16.35-16.50 | Mr. Helstone, BSc– Agroforestry strategy in production systems of Suriname |
Questions from the audience Moderator Mr. Dr. Rudi van Kanten | |
16.50-17.05 | COFFEE BREAK |
17.05 – 17.45 (40 min) | BREAKOUT 3 SESSION – ACTION P LAN FORESTRY SECTOR |
12. Promotion of environmental sustainability in the Forestry sector Mr. Razabsekh | |
13. Increasing added value with regard to roundwood production for export Mr. Matai | |
17.45-17.45 | Presentation from each team (each team 10 min) |
17.45-17.55 | Resume moderator |
17.55-18.05 | Closing remarks day 2 by Prof. L. Ori |
Day 3: February 27th, 2023 (Agriculture Policy & Education, Labor &Training) | |
AGRICULTURE POLICY | |
08.00-08.30 | Registration, breakfast |
08.30-08.40 | Welcome note by Prof. L. Ori – Policy & Education, Labor & Training |
08.40 -08.50 | Moderator:. Prof. Veira |
08.50-09.05 | Mr. Jairam, MSc – Development and refinement of agricultural policy goals |
09.05-09.20 | Mr. Boedhoe – The AdeKUS and its contribution to the development of agricultural policy |
09.20- 09.35 | Ms. Malty Dwarkasingh VSB-directeur – Key points necessary in the agricultural policy of Suriname |
09.35-09.45 | Questions from the audience Moderator: Prof. Veira |
09.45-10.00 | COFFEE BREAK |
10.00-10.40 (40 min) | BREAKOUT 1 SESSION – ACTION PLAN POLICY |
14.Tightening up existing policy (Rice and Sea Fisheries Policy) – Mr. Gangadin, M.Sc / Ms. Colly | |
15. Develop policy for agricultural research (1% GDP) Mr. Boedhoe/ Mr. Jairam | |
16. Develop policy for pesticide monitoring Ms. Shemien Modiwirijo, B.Sc, Ms. Carmen van Dijk Msc. | |
10.40 – 11.40 | Presentation from each team (each team 10 min) |
11.40-11.50 | Resume Moderator Ms. Prof. Veira |
11.50-12.35 | LUNCH |
POLICY & EDUCATION, LABOR &TRAINING | |
12.35-12.40 | Moderator. Dr. W. Malgie |
12.40-12.55 | Dr. Levens (representative), Minister Education– The importance of agricultural education in Suriname |
12.55- 13.10 | Prof. L. Ori – The importance of the Department of Agricultural Production in Suriname |
13.10 – 13.25 | Directeur PTC- Contribution of HBO education |
13.25 – 14.05 | 17. Develop primary, secondary and higher agricultural education Mr. Ananad Ramkesoensingh/ Mr. Soerdjan/Ms. Nanhoe |
18. Upgrading skills of personnel and technical framework through short- and long-term local/overseas training – Bestuur van AdeKUS Mr. Boedhoe/ Ms. Namdhar/ | |
19.Training communities in rural areas in agricultural production Mr. ICCA/ Mr. Anwar Helstone | |
14.05 – 15.05 | Presentation from each team (each team 10 min) |
15.05-15.15 | Questions from audience Ms. Dr. Malgie |
15.15 -15.25 | Highlights from the audience |
15.25 – 15.40 | Closing remarks, Prof. L. Ori |
