ANNEX ONE

WORKSHOP PROGRAMME

DAY 1: Sunday, 4th October, 1998: ARRIVAL AND OPENING

14h00 Registration

16h00 Setting up posters and exhibits

19h00 Welcoming reception and Workshop Opening

DAY 2: Monday, 5th October 1998: KEYNOTE PRESENTATIONS

Chairperson: Mr. A.S. Kruger

08h30 Introduction of Participants and Workshop Methodology E. Mwenya and T Simalenga

09h00 Namibia Paper: Country Synthesis Presentation.P.W. Misika

09h45 Overview of Conservation tillage practices in East and Southern Africa. P. Kaumbutho

11h00 IMAG-DLO and Conservation Tillage: Activities and Experiences. C. Kaoma

11h45 Rain Water Harvesting for Agricultural Production.H. Mahoo

Chairperson: Ms. J. Rwelamira

14h00 AGRITEX/GTZ Project Experiences in Promoting Conservation Tillage in Zimbabwe.I. Nyagumbo

14h30 Socio-Economic Conditions Affecting the Adoption of Conservation Tillage: Experiences in Lesotho.L. Mosenene

15h00 Palabana Experiences in Development and Promotion of Conservation Tillage in Zambia.M. Bwalya

16h00 Research and Development in Conservation Tillage in South Africa.R. Fowler

16h30 The Role of Draft Animal Power in Ghanaian Agriculture.E. Bobobee

17h00 Poster Viewing and Networking Evening - Optional programs

DAY 3: Tuesday, 6th October, 1998: FIELD DEMONSTRATIONS &CASE STUDIES

Chairperson: Mr. P. Horn

07h30 Field Demonstrations: Tillage Systems and Technologies

11h00 Indigenous Conservation Tillage Systems. B. Kayombo

11h30 Investigations into Soil Fertility in the North Central Region of Namibia. Case Study of NNRDP.T. Phillipie

12h00 Extension and Technology Transfer: Approaches for Enhancing Dissemination of Conservation Tillage Practices.E. Chuma

Chairperson: Mr. N. Seobi

14h00 Plenary Session and Group Discussions

16h00 Presentations of Group Discussions and Outline of Field Visits Evening - Option Programs

DAY 4: Wednesday, 7th October, 1998: FIELD VISITS

06h30 Field Visits: To Visit Farmers in Small Groups

16h00 Preparation of Group Summaries on Field Findings Informal Networking

DAY 5: Thursday, 8th October, 1998: FORMULATION OF WORKSHOP OUTPUTS

Chairperson: Dr. Simalenga/Mr. E. Mwenya

08h00 Plenary Session: Issues and Formation of Output Oriented Working Groups

09h00 Group Discussions: Strategies and Action Plan for Regional and National Level Activities

14h00 Plenary Session: Reviewing Progress

19h00 Workshop Dinner

DAY 6: Friday, 9th October, 1998: RECOMMENDATIONS AND CLOSING

Chairperson: Mr. R. Shetto

08h30 Plenary Session and Workshop Synthesis

09h30 Recommendations and Follow-Up Actions

11h00 Workshop Evaluation and Closing

13h00 Departure

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