According to the current estimates, about 690 million people are hungry in the world. If no action is taken, the number of hungry people will only increase due to the population growth. To date, all lands with good heat and water supply are under agricultural crops. An increase in food production can be achieved either through the intensification of technologies, or by developing territories with a low sum of temperatures, marginal or saline lands, and arid regions. In this regard, the active introduction of heat- and drought-resistant crops (sorghum, millet, etc.) is of great interest.
A properly designed soil reclamation and fertilization system and an adequate plant protection system are essential for obtaining the maximum yield. Making mistakes in protecting plants from diseases and pests leads not only to significant yield losses, but also to growing products containing microbial toxins which are dangerous for humans and animals.
Using modern technologies to increase fertility, expanding sown areas by introducing drought- and frost-resistant crops, applying mineral fertilizers in fractions, and timely implementing protective measures will help solve the problem of eliminating hunger on earth.
Opening Remarks
Elena Chudinova (Russia)
Agrarian and Technological Institute, RUDN University
Associate Professor
Kezimana Parfait (Burundi)
Agrarian and Technological Institute, RUDN University
Senior Lecturer
Key Speakers
Report
Millet, sorghum, quinoa, teff, farro and other marginal crops in the fight against hunger: G20 initiatives
Sergey Elanskiy (Russia)
Faculty of Biology, Lomonosov Moscow State University
Professor
Eurasian Centre for Food Security
Leading Researcher
Report
Food safety and security in Africa: challenges and solutions
Yakubu Ochefu (Nigeria)
Committee of Vice Chancellors of Nigerian Universities
Professor, Secretary General
Report
Agribusiness and education in Africa
Frednard Gideon (Namibia)
University of Namibia
Professor, Pro Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Report
Agrochemical basis of Russian soils as a foundation for overcoming the risks of famine
Alexey Zavalin (Russia)
All-Russian Research Institute of Agrochemistry named after D.N. Pryanishnikov
Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Chief Scientific Officer
Report
Genetic diversity, conservation and utilization of plant genetic resources
Naghavi Mohammad Reza
University of Tehran
Department of genetic and plant breeding, professor
Young scientists
Report
New plant breeding technologies for food security in Africa
Kezimana Parfait (Burundi)
Department of Agrobiotechnology, RUDN University
Senior Lecturer
Report
Development of disease protection technologies for new wheat varieties for growing in hot climate regions
Diakite Simbo (Mali)
Department of Agrobiotechnology, RUDN University
graduate student
Report
Research on new generation agrochemicals for consistently high yields of cereal crops
Sake Frances Sia (Sierra Leone)
Department of Agrobiotechnology, RUDN University
PhD student
Report
New technologies in tomato breeding and seed production
Jacob Bahran Knfe (Eritrea)
Agricultural and Technological Institute, RUDN University
graduate student
Report
Prospects for the development of the agro-industrial complex of African countries
Masamba Kah (Zambia)
Chief and Eagle, Ltd, Co
CEO
Students
Report
Transfer of educational and production technologies for enrichment and conservation of biodiversity, agricultural propaganda and creation of genetic banks of productive animals in order to strengthen the potential of developing countries
Vera Vissarionova (Russia)
Agricultural Technological Institute, RUDN University
student
Report
Development of cases for ensuring quality control and safety of livestock products according to the principle “from farm to consumer”
Tamara Chubenko (Russia)
Agricultural and Technological Institute, RUDN University
student
Report
An open platform for broadcasting modern competencies in the field of agriculture
Shevlyakova E. (Russia)
Novosibirsk State Agrarian University
student
Summing up the session
ESG Agenda Topics
Role of pest control in improving food security.
Problems of food exports to countries with adverse climatic conditions.
Promising crops to fight hunger in Africa.
Modern technologies for remediation and improvement of soil fertility, systems for rational fertilization, plant protection systems for the sustainable agriculture development.
