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1. How does the network benefit your organisation?
The membership of Agri-ProFocus has helped us to connect more easily with other member organisations. For example contacts with Agriterra led to connecting with POs in Tanzania and Kenya that can join the programme for seed breeding near Arusha. Local contacts / farmer groups can thus be found and approached more easily.
2. Please give an example of a joint action, in which the APF network played a visible role.
RijkZwaan has not participated in a joint action, mainly because at the time the Agri-Hubs were not established in the country in which RijkZwaan is active. Within countries where APF is active, RijkZwaan only has an operation in Tanzania. However, the possibilities in Kenya are currently investigated.
3. If you were in charge, what should the APF network look like in 5 years’ time?
The network of Agri-ProFocus should remain practical, result-oriented and focused on POs. It should not turn into a discussion group, with a philosophical focus.
4. How will your organisation contribute to the APF network in the next 2 years?
Current strategies on breeding for Africa are on Afrisem in Tanzania. When the Agri-Hubs expand to Tanzania, RijkZwaan will consider active participation in the process. In addition, the plans to be more actively involved in Kenya may lead to a role in the Agri-Hubs. This remains to be seen, depending on the developments in the near future.
Contact: Heleen Bos
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The second Participants’ Council of 2011, which is the gathering of all Dutch institutional members of Agri-ProFocus, took place on 13 October in Utrecht. We are looking back on a positive meeting that leaves us with a lot to think about. Here, you will find a short impression of the key elements of the meeting.