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Author: Pierre-Marie Bosc
Publisher: Cirad
Published: 1995-01-01
Total Pages: 134
ISBN-13: 9782876142138
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDownload or read book Agricultural Research and Innovation in Tropical Africa written by Pierre-Marie Bosc and published by Cirad. This book was released on 1995-01-01 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author: Jon R. Moris
Publisher:
Published: 1991
Total Pages: 196
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBased on his own experiences during his visits of several countries in Africa, the author considers both how far agricultural research has succeeded in producing implementable innovations, and how they might best be disseminated. He looks at essential management requirements and methods for involving farmers and assesses the implications of the "farming systems research" and "training and visit" approaches to extension reform
Download or read book Extension Alternatives in Tropical Africa written by Jon R. Moris and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on his own experiences during his visits of several countries in Africa, the author considers both how far agricultural research has succeeded in producing implementable innovations, and how they might best be disseminated. He looks at essential management requirements and methods for involving farmers and assesses the implications of the "farming systems research" and "training and visit" approaches to extension reform
Author: Calestous Juma
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Published: 2015
Total Pages: 355
ISBN-13: 0190237236
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAfrican agriculture is currently at a crossroads, at which persistent food shortages are compounded by threats from climate change. But, as this book argues, Africa can feed itself in a generation and can help contribute to global food security. To achieve this Africa has to define agriculture as a force in economic growth by advancing scientific and technological research, investing in infrastructure, fostering higher technical training, and creating regional markets.
Download or read book The New Harvest written by Calestous Juma and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2015 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: African agriculture is currently at a crossroads, at which persistent food shortages are compounded by threats from climate change. But, as this book argues, Africa can feed itself in a generation and can help contribute to global food security. To achieve this Africa has to define agriculture as a force in economic growth by advancing scientific and technological research, investing in infrastructure, fostering higher technical training, and creating regional markets.
Author: Pascal Sanginga
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2012-05-04
Total Pages: 433
ISBN-13: 113656294X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAgricultural research, extension and education can contribute greatly to enhancing agricultural production in a sustainable way and to reducing poverty in the developing world, but achievements have generally fallen short of expectations in Africa. In recent years, growing economic and demographic pressures - coupled with the entry of new market forces and actors - have created a need and an opportunity for more interactive approaches to development. Understanding the existing innovation processes, recognizing the potential for catalysing them and learning how to support joint innovation by different groups will be the key to success. This book covers new conceptual and methodological developments in agricultural innovation systems, and showcases recent on-the-ground experiences in different contexts in Africa. The contributions show how innovation is the outcome of social learning through interaction of individuals and organizations in both creating and applying knowledge. It brings examples of how space and incentives have been created to promote collaboration between farmers, research, extension and the private sector to develop better technologies and institutional arrangements that can alleviate poverty. In 25 broad-ranging chapters the book reflects cutting-edge thinking and practice in support of innovation processes in agriculture and management of natural resources.
Download or read book Innovation Africa written by Pascal Sanginga and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-05-04 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Agricultural research, extension and education can contribute greatly to enhancing agricultural production in a sustainable way and to reducing poverty in the developing world, but achievements have generally fallen short of expectations in Africa. In recent years, growing economic and demographic pressures - coupled with the entry of new market forces and actors - have created a need and an opportunity for more interactive approaches to development. Understanding the existing innovation processes, recognizing the potential for catalysing them and learning how to support joint innovation by different groups will be the key to success. This book covers new conceptual and methodological developments in agricultural innovation systems, and showcases recent on-the-ground experiences in different contexts in Africa. The contributions show how innovation is the outcome of social learning through interaction of individuals and organizations in both creating and applying knowledge. It brings examples of how space and incentives have been created to promote collaboration between farmers, research, extension and the private sector to develop better technologies and institutional arrangements that can alleviate poverty. In 25 broad-ranging chapters the book reflects cutting-edge thinking and practice in support of innovation processes in agriculture and management of natural resources.
Author: Lynam, John
Publisher: Intl Food Policy Res Inst
Published: 2016-09-06
Total Pages: 459
ISBN-13: 0896292126
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book—prepared by Agricultural Science and Technology Indicators (ASTI), which is led by IFPRI—offers a comprehensive perspective on the evolution, current status, and future goals of agricultural research and development in Africa, including analyses of the complex underlying issues and challenges involved, as well as insights into how they might be overcome. Agriculture in Africa south of the Sahara is at a prospective tipping point. Growth has accelerated in the past decade, but is unsustainable given increasing use of finite resources. The yield gap in African agriculture is significant, and scenarios on feeding the world’s population into the future highlight the need for Africa to expand its agricultural production. Agricultural Research in Africa: Investing in Future Harvests discusses the need to shift to a growth path based on increased productivity—as in the rest of the developing world— which is essential if Africa is to increase rural incomes and compete in both domestic and international markets. Such a shift ultimately requires building on evolving improvements that collectively translate to deepening rural innovation capacity.
Download or read book Agricultural Research in Africa written by Lynam, John and published by Intl Food Policy Res Inst. This book was released on 2016-09-06 with total page 459 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book—prepared by Agricultural Science and Technology Indicators (ASTI), which is led by IFPRI—offers a comprehensive perspective on the evolution, current status, and future goals of agricultural research and development in Africa, including analyses of the complex underlying issues and challenges involved, as well as insights into how they might be overcome. Agriculture in Africa south of the Sahara is at a prospective tipping point. Growth has accelerated in the past decade, but is unsustainable given increasing use of finite resources. The yield gap in African agriculture is significant, and scenarios on feeding the world’s population into the future highlight the need for Africa to expand its agricultural production. Agricultural Research in Africa: Investing in Future Harvests discusses the need to shift to a growth path based on increased productivity—as in the rest of the developing world— which is essential if Africa is to increase rural incomes and compete in both domestic and international markets. Such a shift ultimately requires building on evolving improvements that collectively translate to deepening rural innovation capacity.
Author: Chris Reij
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2014-07-10
Total Pages: 385
ISBN-13: 1134204981
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOne of Africa's major untapped resources is the creativity of its farmers. This book presents a series of clear and detailed studies that demonstrate how small-scale farmers, both men and women, experiment and innovate in order to improve their livelihoods, despite the adverse conditions and lack of appropriate external support with which they have to contend. The studies are based on fieldwork in a wide variety of farming systems throughout Africa, and have been written primarily by African researchers and extension specialists. Numerous lively examples show how a participatory approach to agricultural research and development that builds on local knowledge and innovation can stimulate the creativity of all involved - not only the farmers. This approach, which recognizes the farmers' capacity to innovate as the crucial component of success, provides a much-needed alternative to the conventional 'transfer of technology' paradigm. This book is a rich source of case studies and analyses of how agricultural research and development policy can be changed. It presents evidence of the resilience and resolution of rural communities in Africa and will be an inspiration for development workers, researchers and policy-makers, as well as for students and teachers of agriculture, environment and sustainable development.
Download or read book Farmer Innovation in Africa written by Chris Reij and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-07-10 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of Africa's major untapped resources is the creativity of its farmers. This book presents a series of clear and detailed studies that demonstrate how small-scale farmers, both men and women, experiment and innovate in order to improve their livelihoods, despite the adverse conditions and lack of appropriate external support with which they have to contend. The studies are based on fieldwork in a wide variety of farming systems throughout Africa, and have been written primarily by African researchers and extension specialists. Numerous lively examples show how a participatory approach to agricultural research and development that builds on local knowledge and innovation can stimulate the creativity of all involved - not only the farmers. This approach, which recognizes the farmers' capacity to innovate as the crucial component of success, provides a much-needed alternative to the conventional 'transfer of technology' paradigm. This book is a rich source of case studies and analyses of how agricultural research and development policy can be changed. It presents evidence of the resilience and resolution of rural communities in Africa and will be an inspiration for development workers, researchers and policy-makers, as well as for students and teachers of agriculture, environment and sustainable development.
Author: Hans E. Jahnke
Publisher:
Published: 1987
Total Pages: 175
ISBN-13: 9780821308806
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDownload or read book The Impact of Agricultural Research in Tropical Africa written by Hans E. Jahnke and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Building Social Capital for Agricultural Innovation written by Willem Heemskerk and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author: Kenneth R. M. Anthony
Publisher:
Published: 1979
Total Pages: 334
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMonograph discussing topics of agricultural development in tropical zones of Africa south of Sahara - covers export of agricultural products, internal agricultural market and commercial farming, evolution of farming systems, possible causes of varying agricultural production, agricultural extension services, agricultural research base and flow of technological change, etc. Bibliography pp. 300 to 312.
Download or read book Agricultural Change in Tropical Africa written by Kenneth R. M. Anthony and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Monograph discussing topics of agricultural development in tropical zones of Africa south of Sahara - covers export of agricultural products, internal agricultural market and commercial farming, evolution of farming systems, possible causes of varying agricultural production, agricultural extension services, agricultural research base and flow of technological change, etc. Bibliography pp. 300 to 312.
Author: Arthur J. Dommen
Publisher: CRC Press
Published: 2019-04-10
Total Pages: 121
ISBN-13: 0429713509
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book looks at the input-output relations of low-resource agriculture in Africa and shows how the intensification process through the application of modern technologies can work successfully to raise productivity and to sustain production over the long term.
Download or read book Innovation In African Agriculture written by Arthur J. Dommen and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2019-04-10 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book looks at the input-output relations of low-resource agriculture in Africa and shows how the intensification process through the application of modern technologies can work successfully to raise productivity and to sustain production over the long term.
