Biography:

• Graduate of University of Khartoum, Faculty of Agriculture (1983).
• Master in Agricultural Economics from Washington State University in the US (1987).
• PhD in Agricultural Economics from Munich Technical University in Germany (1997).
• Professor of Agicultural Economics.
• Manager of Kordofan Food Information System Project a US project (2000).
• Manager of Kordofan Food Security Project an EU project (2003).
• Minister of Agriculture and Forest for South Darfur State of Sudan (2010).
• Director General of the Agricultural Research Corporation (2012).

Abstract:

"Adaptation to climate change in Agriculture-stress adapted varieties-ARC Sudan"

• Documentation of climate change evidence in the context of Sudan.
• The three most common stress facing aricultural production are: low and erratic rainfall, short and hot winter season and changes in insect pest distribution due to climate change.
• Tranditional varieties are no longer suitable for the developed harsh climatic conditions.
• Research has produced adapted varieties through both breeding for such stresses and also through adaptation of cultural practices like irrigation regime, water harvesting, soil management to conserve moisture and pest management practices.
• The dynamic nature of climate change requires continuation in adaptation measures and most importantly the collective measures of partners and key stakeholders.