Program co-ordinator of @CGIAR_Data Platform for Big Data in Agriculture

Joined July 2008
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17 Nov 2020
Excited to speak at the #ICTforAg2020 conference on the role of digital solutions in preparing agriculture communities to react and respond to crises @ 6 - 6:45 PM UTC. Hope to see you there! Registration is free ➡️ bit.ly/ICTforAg2020

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#ICYMI: 📲 Below is a recap of our 2020 #InspireChallenge pitches from 15 finalists as they present solutions/ideas that aim to support leading-edge, data-driven 📉📊📈partnerships that push the limits of the possible in food security. #BDPGLOBAL2020 #OneCGIAR #YouthInData2020
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22 Oct 2020
Final pitches are about to begin in the Inspire Challenge, CGIAR's signature digital innovation process. There is still time to join. Register here: eventbrite.com/e/cgiar-conve…
My favourite part of the #BDPGLOBAL2020 coming in 15 minutes - the INSPIRE Challenge, with 15 teams vying for over US$500k of funding to pilot their digital innovations. Some amazing ideas on the table this time round. Join us! bigdata.cgiar.org/virtual-co… @CGIAR_Data @BiovIntCIAT_eng
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Day 1 of the #BDPGLOBAL2020 ended with @medha_devare, Robert Hijmans from @ucdavis, @Aniruddha Ghosh from @MyCIAT & Cheryl Porter from @UFlorida highlighting the tools and services offered by the #GARDIAN data ecosystem. #OneCGIAR. More about the GARDIAN: bigdata.cgiar.org/resources/…
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Missed day one of the #BDPGLOBAL2020 Convention? No worries at all! Join us today for a packed day full of INNOVATION! 📲Stay tuned and follow the conversation via #BDPGLOBAL2020 #OneCGIAR. Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter: —> @CGIAR_Data
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The next session explored how agripreneurs are using digital solutions to adapt to the changing global landscape, especially amidst the disruptions of a pandemic. @WhyFarmIt @ndidiNwuneli & Aashna Singh from @MoooFarm were the speakers. #BDPGLOBAL2020 #OneCGIAR
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Satellite data answers to many questions its one type of Data in agriculture .. it gives information about several regions, water storage, soil, crop rotation and many .. #BDPGLOBAL2020 #YouthInData2020 @CGIAR_Data #OneCGIAR @kingbrian
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Join us on today’s conversation on the key areas of adapting to the future food systems @CGIAR_Data #BDPGLOBAL2020 #YouthInData2020
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20 Oct 2020
Such an amazing feeling when leaders make everything about learning and fun🧡 @Marianne_McDade @lornamadera @emmrii #YouthInData2020 #BDPGLOBAL2020 @CGIAR_Data
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21 Oct 2020
Way to go, AgriMan!
With the Agricman (Alpha Sennon) Agriculture is cool - Agricoolture He is doing mazing works and he's quite a enthusiastic fellow promoting and making agriculture more attractive @WHYFarmit #BDPGLOBAL2020 #YouthInData2020 #OneCGIAR #Agriprenuership
21 Oct 2020
the forages, cassava, common bean, and plantain are really enjoying it!
I don't know if I have the best word to describe my feeling about this convention... But... Despite the challenges poised by the pandemic, this #OneCGIAR convention is very well thoughtout and organized. #BDPGLOBAL2020 #YouthInData2020
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What’s the state of the evidence on #digital agriculture?📲🌱How can stakeholders provide resources to connect efforts & interventions? Tune in to the session at #BDPGLOBAL2020 to hear from @raissafabregas @JMockshell & @JaronPorciello. Register: on.cgiar.org/3k9LGCZ #OneCGIAR
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Registration for #BDPGLOBAL2020, the 1st #OneCGIAR Convention, is OPEN through 23 Oct. Join the convo on #Digital Dynamism for Adaptive Food Systems, hear from a diverse set of speakers & get a glimpse at how @CGIAR Centers are working to combat global food security challenges 👇
21 Oct 2020
Join @koupparisk (@WFP), @MaximoTorero (@FAO), @SaraMbago (@IFAD) and more at the 2020 @CGIAR_Data Convention, taking place Oct 21-23. See the full schedule and speakers: on.cgiar.org/3nZaD6w
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Holistic view: Variety scientists (breeders, soil scientists, physiologist, water engineer,...) for a Multidisciplinary approach to Agriculture issues especially producing More and Nutritious food. @CGIAR_Data #YouthInData2020 #BDPGLOBAL2020 #OneCGIAR
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We are live from #BDPGLOBAL2020 with our first session on "COVID-19, livestock and livelihoods: solutions for a data-driven recovery" click here to join (registration required) whova.com/portal/webapp/cpbd… #livestock #data
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More engagements in Climate Smart Agriculture and Data Availability would help in mending the "Broken Food Security" #BDPGLOBAL2020 #OneCGIAR #YouthInData2020 @CGIAR_Data
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Absolutely @MaggieSophie6 Time is not on our side. Agriculture 4.0 can play a key role to accelerate food systems transformation @CGIAR_Data we are contributing to evidence gathering!!
"Time is not on our side" - Jonathan Mockshell. - To find solutions for agricultural challenges we need to connect and create fast, innovative, targeted interventions. #YouthInData2020 #BDPGLOBAL2020
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#HappeningNow: @CGIAR_Data #BDPGlobal2020 Convention - "Explore the GARDIAN ecosystem with us!” with @Medha_Devare, #Aniruddha_Ghosh, #Robert_Hijmans and #Cheryl_Porter. Follow and join the conversation via #BDPGlobal2020 #OneCGIAR
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The #OneCGIAR convention on #BigDataInAg opening plenary session was made to an audience of over 500 beans, cassava, forages and plantain plant varieties! #BDPGLOBAL2020
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