Author: Laurie E. DrinkwaterPublisher: Department of Agriculture
ISBN: 9781888626162
Category : Agricultural systems
Languages : en
Pages :
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Systems Research for Agriculture
Author: Laurie E. DrinkwaterPublisher: Department of Agriculture
ISBN: 9781888626162
Category : Agricultural systems
Languages : en
Pages :
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Enhancing Agricultural Innovation
Author: World BankPublisher: World Bank Publications
ISBN: 0821367404
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
An innovation system can be defined as a network of organizations, enterprises, and individuals demanding and supplying knowledge and bringing it into a social and economic use. This book's primary aim, therefore, is to focus on the largely unexplored operational aspects of the innvoation systems concept and to explore its potential for agriculture. 'Enhancing Agricultural Innovation' evaluates real-world innovation systems and assesses the usefulness of the concept in guiding investments to support knowledge-intensive, sustainable agricultural development. A typology of innovation systems is developed; strategies to guide investments for strengthening innovation capacity are drawn up; and concrete interventions options defined. In its conclusions, the book emphasizes the importance of mechanisms for collaboration and interaction. Intermediary organizations, innovation councils, farmer organizations, and other means to strengthen collaboration are central to creating the exchange of knowledge and perspectives that will convert knowledge into valuable new social and economic products and services.
Strengthening National Agricultural Research Systems
Author: Derek ByerleePublisher: World Bank Publications
ISBN: 9780821341735
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
This report provides a brief review of recent trends and key policies in strengthening national agricultural research systems. Chapters provide a brief overview of the recent evolution of national research systems and a synthesis of policy issues and good practices for developing these systems including the involvement of universities and the private sector. They also focus on key policy and institutional reforms for strengthening public research institutions including funding, research management, and client orientation. Finally they discuss implications for the World Bank in its ongoing efforts to strengthen national research systems.
Toward Sustainable Agricultural Systems in the 21st Century
Author: National Research CouncilPublisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309148960
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 598
Book Description
In the last 20 years, there has been a remarkable emergence of innovations and technological advances that are generating promising changes and opportunities for sustainable agriculture, yet at the same time the agricultural sector worldwide faces numerous daunting challenges. Not only is the agricultural sector expected to produce adequate food, fiber, and feed, and contribute to biofuels to meet the needs of a rising global population, it is expected to do so under increasingly scarce natural resources and climate change. Growing awareness of the unintended impacts associated with some agricultural production practices has led to heightened societal expectations for improved environmental, community, labor, and animal welfare standards in agriculture. Toward Sustainable Agricultural Systems in the 21st Century assesses the scientific evidence for the strengths and weaknesses of different production, marketing, and policy approaches for improving and reducing the costs and unintended consequences of agricultural production. It discusses the principles underlying farming systems and practices that could improve the sustainability. It also explores how those lessons learned could be applied to agriculture in different regional and international settings, with an emphasis on sub-Saharan Africa. By focusing on a systems approach to improving the sustainability of U.S. agriculture, this book can have a profound impact on the development and implementation of sustainable farming systems. Toward Sustainable Agricultural Systems in the 21st Century serves as a valuable resource for policy makers, farmers, experts in food production and agribusiness, and federal regulatory agencies.
A Cross-cutting Analysis of Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education (AG REE) in AID-assisted LAC Countries: Technical report
Author: Kerry J. ByrnesPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agricultural education
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Publications of the International Agricultural Research and Development Centers
Author: Publisher: Int. Rice Res. Inst.
ISBN: 9711042266
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 342
Book Description
Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing Research at NIOSH
Author: Institute of MedicinePublisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309177693
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
The agriculture, forestry, and fishing sectors are the cornerstone of industries that produce food, fiber, and biofuel. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) conducts research in order to improve worker safety and health in these sectors. This National Research Council book reviews the NIOSH Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing Program to evaluate the 1) relevance of its work to improvements in occupational safety and health and 2) the impact of research in reducing workplace illnesses and injuries. The assessment reveals that the program has made meaningful contributions to improving worker safety and health in these fields. To enhance the relevance and impact of its work and fulfill its mission, the NIOSH Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing Program should provide national leadership, coordination of research, and activities to transfer findings, technologies, and information into practice. The program will also benefit from establishing strategic goals and implementing a comprehensive surveillance system in order to better identify and track worker populations at risk.
Plan for Supporting Agricultural Research and Faculties of Agriculture in Africa
Author: United States. Agency for International DevelopmentPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agricultural assistance
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
The Role of Universities in National Agricultural Research Systems
Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United NationsPublisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
ISBN: 9789251032626
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
Author: