Agricultural Research And Development
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Agricultural R And D In The Developing World
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Author : Philip G. Pardey
language : en
Publisher: Intl Food Policy Res Inst
Release Date : 2006
Agricultural R And D In The Developing World written by Philip G. Pardey and has been published by Intl Food Policy Res Inst this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Political Science categories.
"The world's agricultural economy was transformed remarkably during the 20th century. The agricultural productivity growth that fueled this change was generated primarily by agricultural R&D financed and conducted by a small group of rich countries-especially the United States, but also Japan, Germany, and France. In an increasingly interdependent world, both rich and poor countries have depended on agricultural research conducted in the private and public laboratories of these few countries, even if they have not contributed to financing the activity. But now the rich-country research agendas are shifting. In particular, they are no longer as interested in simple productivity enhancement. Dietary patterns and other priorities change as incomes increase. Food-security concerns are still pervasive among poor people, predominantly in poor countries. In rich countries we see a declining emphasis on enhancing the production of staple foods and an increasing emphasis on enhancing certain attributes of food (such as growing demand for processed and so-called functional foods) and on food production systems (such as organic farming, humane livestock production systems, localized food sources, and "fair trade" coffee). In addition to growing differences between rich and poor countries in consumer demand for innovation, research agendas may diverge because of differences in producer and processor demands. Farmers in rich countries are demanding high-technology inputs that often are not as relevant for subsistence agriculture (such as precision farming technology or other capital-intensive methods). As well as differences in value-adding processes to serve consumer demands, differences in farm production technologies are emerging to serve the evolving agribusiness demands for farm products with specific attributes for particular food, feed, energy, medical, or industrial applications.The purpose of this volume is to document the changing institutions and investments in agricultural R&D in less-developed countries, in part to form a companion volume to Paying for Agricultural Productivity by providing a more complete global picture of the issues."
Agricultural Science Policy
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Author : Julian M. Alston
language : en
Publisher: Intl Food Policy Res Inst
Release Date : 2001-01-01
Agricultural Science Policy written by Julian M. Alston and has been published by Intl Food Policy Res Inst this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-01-01 with Business & Economics categories.
Agricultural research and development have profoundly increased the quantity and quality of food production in the twentieth century. As populations increase, however, and land and water resources become more scarce, we must improve productivity and efficiency to provide adequate food supplies. Issues such as the environment, genetic diversity, food safety, poverty, human health, animal rights, public versus private responsibilities, and the question of intellectual property rights further complicate this task. Agricultural Science Policy: Changing Global Agendas consists of twelve chapters that describe important issues in agricultural science policy, the relevant facts, current economic thinking, and new results. Topics Include: Changing Global Contexts and Agendas for Agricultural R & D; Productivity Measures and Measurement; Research, Productivity, and Natural Resources; Research for Genetic Improvement; and a Conclusion, which suggests directions for the future. The chapters in this volume will provide researchers and policy makers with a timely review of progress on the existing agenda as well as laying the foundation for a new agenda and new directions for global agricultural science policy in the 21st century. Contributors: Julian M. Alston, University of California-Davis ? Walter J. Armbruster, President of the Farm Foundation ? Peter J. Barry, University of Illinois ? Wilfred Beckerman, University of Oxford ? Derek Byerlee, World Bank ? Barbara J. Craig, Oberlin College ? Robert Evenson, Yale University ? Richard Gray, University of Saskatchewan ? Zvi Griliches, Harvard University ? Paul W. Heisey, U.S. Department of Agriculture ? Frances Homans, University of Minnesota ? Peter Lindert, University of California-Davis ? Stavroula Malla, University of Saskatchewan ? Philip G. Pardey, International Food Policy Research Institute and University of Minnesota ? Prabhu L. Pingali, International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center ? Ismail Serageldin, World Bank and the American University in Cairo ? Michael J. Taylor, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Forestry, Australia ? Greg Traxler, Auburn University ? James Wilen, University of California-Davis ? Brian Wright, University of California-Berkeley. Published in cooperation with the International Food Policy Research Institute.
The Transformation Of International Agricultural Research And Development
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Author : J. Lin Compton
language : en
Publisher: Lynne Rienner Pub
Release Date : 1989
The Transformation Of International Agricultural Research And Development written by J. Lin Compton and has been published by Lynne Rienner Pub this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1989 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Agricultural Research And Development
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1975
Agricultural Research And Development written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1975 with Agriculture categories.
Special Oversight Review Of Agricultural Research And Development
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Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science and Technology. Subcommittee on Science, Research, and Technology
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1976
Special Oversight Review Of Agricultural Research And Development written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science and Technology. Subcommittee on Science, Research, and Technology and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1976 with Agricultural research categories.
Agricultural Research Policy And Development
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Author : Vernon W. Ruttan
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1987
Agricultural Research Policy And Development written by Vernon W. Ruttan and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1987 with Agricultural innovations categories.
The policy environment for agricultural development natural science research and social science research; National agricultural research systems; Agricultural research planning and evaluation; Mobilizing support for agricultural research; Agricultural research abd technology transfer; The imapct of agricultural research; Basic and applied research in developing countries.
Participatory Research And Development For Sustainable Agriculture And Natural Resource Management
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Author : Julian F. Gonsalves
language : en
Publisher: IDRC
Release Date : 2005
Participatory Research And Development For Sustainable Agriculture And Natural Resource Management written by Julian F. Gonsalves and has been published by IDRC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Intended for aspiring and new practitioners of Participatory Research and Development (PR&D) as well as field-based researchers in developing countries. Highlights that agricultural research and development has become a joint approach to deal with diverse biophysical environments, multiple livelihood goals, rapid changes in local and global economies, and an expanded range for stakeholders over agriculture and natural resources.
Publications On International Agricultural Research And Development
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1983
Publications On International Agricultural Research And Development written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1983 with Agriculture categories.
Publications Of The International Agricultural Research And Development Centers
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Author :
language : en
Publisher: IRRI
Release Date : 1989
Publications Of The International Agricultural Research And Development Centers written by and has been published by IRRI this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1989 with Agriculture categories.
Farmer First Revisited
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Author : Ian Scoones
language : en
Publisher: Practical Action Publishing
Release Date : 2009
Farmer First Revisited written by Ian Scoones and has been published by Practical Action Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Political Science categories.
Agriculture is an urgent global priority and farmers find themselves in the front line of some of the world's most pressing issues- climate change, globalization and food security. Twenty years ago, the Farmer First workshop held at the Institute of Development Studies, University of Sussex, UK, launched a movement to encourage farmer participation in agricultural research and development (R & D), responding to farmers' needs in complex, diverse, risk-prone environments, and promoting sustainable livelihoods and agriculture. Since that time, methodological, institutional and policy experiments have unfolded around the world. Farmer First Revisited returns to the debates about farmer participation in agricultural R & D and looks to the future.The book presents a range of experiences that highlight the importance of going beyond a focus on the farm to a wider innovation system, including market interactions as well as the wider institutional and policy environment. If, however, farmers are really to be put first, a politics of demand is required in order to shape the direction of these innovative systems.