讲座题目：弥合中非农业技术的差距——农业研究的可能贡献
主讲人：托马斯•布瓦那 坦桑尼亚农科院院长
主持人：唐丽霞 中国农业大学国际发展与全球农业学院副院长，人文与发展学院教授
讲座时间：2024年10月12日（星期六） 16:00-17:00
讲座地点：中国农业大学（东校区）新图书馆7318室
主讲人简介：托马斯•布瓦那博士是坦桑尼亚农业研究所（TARI）所长、农业科学家。他致力于推动农业创新实践，旨在实现全球粮食安全和可持续发展目标。布瓦那博士获坦桑尼亚苏克因农业大学（SUA）与丹麦奥胡斯大学授予的农业生态系统管理博士学位，英国威尔士大学环境管理硕士学位，苏克因农业大学土壤科学与土地管理硕士学位、农学学士学位。在过去二十多年里，他致力于农业技术与环境管理技术的研究与推广。在他的领导下，坦桑尼亚农业研究所（TARI）在多个关键领域取得了重要进展，包括提高作物产量、推动气候智能型农业的发展，以及农民生计改善。布瓦那博士在实践领域也颇具建树，致力于打破科研与应用之间的壁垒，洞察当地小农实际需求，专注于创新和可持续发展，使坦桑尼亚农业研究所（TARI）始终立于非洲农业转型研究的前沿。
Title: Agricultural Technology Gap Between China and Africa: Role of Research in Creating Possibilities for Mutual Benefits
Speaker: Thomas Bwana
Moderator: TANG Lixia Deputy Dean of CIDGA & Professor of COHD, CAU
Time: 16:00-17:00 pm, Oct 12th, 2024
Venue: Room 7318, New library, East Campus of CAU
Introduction to the Speaker: Dr.Bwana is an accomplished agricultural scientist and the visionary Director General of the Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute (TARI). With a strong background in agricultural research and leadership, Dr. Bwana has dedicated his career to advancing innovative agricultural practices to ensure food security and sustainability globally.Dr. Bwana has a PhD in Agro ecosystem Management from Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA)-TZ and Aarhus-Denmark, MSc. in Managing the Environment from Wales-UK, MSc. Soil Science and Land Management and BSc. Agronomy (SUA). He For over 20 years, he has researched and disseminated technologies in Agriculture and environmental management.Under his stewardship, TARI has contributed to improving crop yields, advancing climate-smart agriculture, and fostering research that directly impacts farmers' livelihoods. Dr. Bwana is known for his commitment to bridging the gap between research and practical solutions for smallholder farmers, combining scientific excellence with a deep understanding of local needs. With a keen focus on innovation and sustainable development, his leadership ensures that TARI remains at the forefront of agricultural transformation in Africa.
