Expression of Interest (EOI) Closing Date: September 10, Submission through or any track-able courier service to the following address:

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1 Expression of Interest (EOI) Training Opportunities in BACKGROUNDING IN BEEF PRODUCTION Closing Date: September 10, Submission through or any track-able courier service to the following address: Or The Procurement Department: U.S.-Pakistan Partnership for Agricultural Market Development 5th Floor, 83-A, E/1, Main Boulevard, Gulberg III, Lahore. Phone: NOTE: (Before filling the form, please read and understand documents carefully)

2 Those who have previously applied for backgrounding training are not required to resubmit EOIs. Introduction: The U.S.-Pakistan Partnership for Agricultural Market Development (AMD) is a USAID funded project which aims to improve the ability of Pakistan s commercial agriculture and livestock sectors to compete in international and national markets in the four target product lines; meat, high value and off season vegetables, mangoes and citrus. AMD will act as a catalyst for development and investment in target product lines by actively promoting cooperation and coordination amongst the value chain actors and ancillary service providers. AMD s implementation strategy is underpinned by a strictly commercial and market driven approach with a clear focus on strengthening market access for its partner organizations, and support international marketing and sales efforts. The objective of the AMD project is to encourage investments in the four target product lines through matching grants and technical assistance, and empower stakeholders by developing synergies among them to accomplish together what they cannot do alone. AMD will support upgrading, streamline supply chains, provide technical assistance to optimize profit margins, increase participation of women entrepreneurs, and ultimately help make Pakistani meat, high value and off season vegetables, mangoes and citrus become more profitable and competitive. Background: The main objective of the Development of backgrounding farms for increased sustainable production of in-demand meat animals to meet local and export linked feedlot requirements. AMD backgrounding grants and training program aim to encourage the development of backgrounding farms as business model for rearing after weaned male calves. These male calves may be sourced from dairy farms and rural farmers especially women headed household animal owners in the cluster of villages. The backgrounding calves will be produced on improved fodder sourced feeding regime with supplement concentrate feeding. The uniform lot of backgrounders will potentially market to feedlot at a certain age and weight to further grow and finish for retail and export requirements. The backgrounding business model will contribute to develop integrated meat supply chain and follow the models of modern animal management systems. The Program: Training Title Tentative Schedule Backgrounding production systems, feasibility and farm July construction Selection and procurement of calves for Backgrounding September Fodder production & preservation in Backgrounding (in October & January 2019 two parts) Nutritional strategies for Backgrounding production November Health management & GAP in backgrounding December

3 Social networking for procurement and marketing of calves December The duration for each training will be 4 days and all trainings will be held in Lahore. a. Criteria for selection of farms for nomination of trainees: 1. Farm should be located in project area 2. Should have minimum farm capacity of 50 animals 3. Should have backgrounding experience 4. Should have land area minimum 3 Acre 5. Trainee should be owner or be in a managerial position in farm operations

4 INSTRUCTIONS: 1- Use capital letters 2- Mark the applicable boxes 3- Use extra sheets where necessary 4- Applications for trainings must be submitted through or any track-able courier service on or before September 10, in an or sealed envelope. If sending Courier mail please mark the envelope with the inscription Application for training in Backgrounding in Beef Production, if sending by add it to the subject line and send to the following address: or The Procurement Department: U.S.-Pakistan Partnership for Agricultural Market Development 5th Floor, 83-A, E/1, Main Boulevard, Gulberg III, Lahore. Phone:

5 SECTION I-GENERAL INFORMATION Application in Response to: (Ad published on/ref #): (please fill) Name of Entity/Farm Type of Entity/Farm Private Partnership Other, please specify Names of Owner/Partners 2-3- I, Resident of. I am interested to participate in following backgrounding training through following nominated persons; Topic Schedule Trainee Name Trainee s Education Backgrounding Production Systems, Feasibility and Farm Construction Selection and procurement of calves for backgrounding July September Position at Farm

6 Fodder Production & Preservation in Backgrounding (Part 1Summer fodder) (Part 1Winter fodder) Nutritional strategies for backgrounding production Health Management & GAP in backgrounding Social Networking for Procurement and Marketing of calves U.S. - PAKISTAN PARTNERSHIP FOR AGRICULTURAL MARKET Octoberr & January 2019 November December December Farm Profile: Farm Location: Shed Capacity (Number of calves) Backgrounding Experience (Year/Months) --- Total Agriculture Land (Acre): Irrigated: Rain fed: Contact Details: Mobile number E mail ID SECTION III - CONFLICT OF INTEREST: Kindly inform us if you are by any means related to U.S.-Pakistan Partnership for Agricultural Market Development (AMD) staff which may influence the outcome of this assessment process. Please mention the nature of relationship with AMD staff along with names and designations of related AMD personnel in the space providedbelow:

7 SECTION IV- DECLARATION I/We hereby confirm that all the information given in this form are true and correct to the best of my/our knowledge. I/ We understand that any false information shall result in immediate disqualification. If selected by AMD I/we shall strictly adhere to all the rules, regulations, terms and conditions as laid down by AMD. Signature(s) of Farm owner /Partners IMPORTANT NOTE: Submission of this Application does not guarantee that the applicant shall be registered with AMD for training AMD may ask for any further details and documents; or may physically inspect the applicant s organizational setup / factory at any time without prior notice Please ensure to provide complete information asked for in the absence of which your application will not be considered Selection of trainees will strictly be based on selection criteria and First-come, firstserved (FCFS) basis. Any other details please specify: Authorized Representative s Signature