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Technological and Institutional Innovations for Marginalized Smallholders in Agricultural Development by Franz W. Gatzweiler,Joachim von Braun Pdf
The aim of the book is to present contributions in theory, policy and practice to the science and policy of sustainable intensification by means of technological and institutional innovations in agriculture. The research insights re from Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. The purpose of this book is to be a reference for students, scholars and practitioners inthe field of science and policy for understanding and identifying agricultural productivity growth potentials in marginalized areas.
An innovation in agricultural science and technology extension system by Yang, P., Jiao, X., Feng, D., Ramasamy, S., Zhang, H., Mroczek, Z., Zhang, W. Pdf
Food production worldwide is primarily carried out by smallholder farmers. Closing the gap between actual smallholder yield and those achievable through scientific research is vital to increasing the food availability and efficient use of inputs and natural resources. Multiple factors and constraints contribute to these production gaps, including uncoordinated linkages between education, research and extension. These linkages are often supply-driven and top-down, and unable to respond to the diversity of location-specific, locally-adaptive and multiple knowledge demands – as smallholders are a diverse group in terms of incomes, knowledge, perceptions and farming practices. In 2005, China Agricultural University (CAU) launched a pilot agricultural development project in partnership with Quzhou County in Hebei Province of China to work together to develop high-yielding technologies. In 2009, CAU professors and postgraduate students moved their research programs from the experimental station to the village, and rented a backyard, where they lived, worked and studied high-yielding technologies and responses from the farmers. Gradually, their backyard work attracted more farmers and encouraged their participation. The backyard thus became a science and technology dissemination platform in the local community. From then on, farmers, scientists and students referred to the project as the Science and Technology Backyard (STB). This publication was prepared as a case study report on the Science and Technology Backyard (STB).
Innovation in Agriculture with IoT and AI by Suchismita Satapathy,Debesh Mishra,Arturo Realyvásquez Vargas Pdf
This book examines different innovations in worldwide agricultural-systems including the applications of artificial intelligence (AI), internet of things (IoT) and features of machine learning (ML) for the benefits of the farm-community. Specifically, it examines the use of agricultural equipment and IoT to reduce physical stress; innovative equipment that measure and reduce mental work load; and innovative techniques to help with employee safety. Featuring case studies and future implications, this book is an excellent guide for academics and researchers in the agri-sector.
Agricultural Innovation and Technology by Jamie Hanks Pdf
The constant technological advances in the recent times have accelerated the growth of agriculture as a scientific discipline. Researches are being conducted worldwide to devise new methods to improve crop production and enhance quality. This book attempts to assist those with a goal of delving into such advancements with the help of topics like postharvest technology, organic agriculture, food security, genetic engineering, agronomy, etc. It will prove beneficial to students, academicians, scientists and everyone else associated with the field of agriculture.
Author : The World Bank Publisher : World Bank Publications Page : 685 pages File Size : 44,9 Mb Release : 2012-02-21 Category : Business & Economics ISBN : 9780821389447
Agricultural Innovation Systems by The World Bank Pdf
Managing the ability of agriculture to meet rising global demand and to respond to the changes and opportunities will require good policy, sustained investments, and innovation - not business as usual. Investments in public Research and Development, extension, education, and their links with one another have elicited high returns and pro-poor growth, but these investments alone will not elicit innovation at the pace or on the scale required by the intensifying and proliferating challenges confronting agriculture. Experience indicates that aside from a strong capacity in Research and Development, the ability to innovate is often related to collective action, coordination, the exchange of knowledge among diverse actors, the incentives and resources available to form partnerships and develop businesses, and conditions that make it possible for farmers or entrepreneurs to use the innovations. While consensus is developing about what is meant by 'innovation' and 'innovation system', no detailed blueprint exists for making agricultural innovation happen at a given time, in a given place, for a given result. The AIS approach that looks at these multiple conditions and relationships that promote innovation in agriculture, has however moved from a concept to a sub-discipline with principles of analysis and action. AIS investments must be specific to the context, responding to the stage of development in a particular country and agricultural sector, especially the AIS. This sourcebook contributes to identifying, designing, and implementing the investments, approaches, and complementary interventions that appear most likely to strengthen AIS and to promote agricultural innovation and equitable growth. It emphasizes the lessons learned, benefits and impacts, implementation issues, and prospects for replicating or expanding successful practices. The information in this sourcebook derives from approaches that have been tested at different scales in different contexts. It reflects the experiences and evolving understanding of numerous individuals and organizations concerned with agricultural innovation, including the World Bank. This information is targeted to the key operational staff in international and regional development agencies and national governments who design and implement lending projects and to the practitioners who design thematic programs and technical assistance packages. The sourcebook can also be an important resource for the research community and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs).
Author : World Bank Publisher : World Bank Publications Page : 685 pages File Size : 50,5 Mb Release : 2012-02-21 Category : Business & Economics ISBN : 9780821386842
Managing the ability of agriculture to meet rising global demand and to respond to the changes and opportunities will require good policy, sustained investments, and innovation - not business as usual. Investments in public Research and Development, extension, education, and their links with one another have elicited high returns and pro-poor growth, but these investments alone will not elicit innovation at the pace or on the scale required by the intensifying and proliferating challenges confronting agriculture. Experience indicates that aside from a strong capacity in Research and Development, the ability to innovate is often related to collective action, coordination, the exchange of knowledge among diverse actors, the incentives and resources available to form partnerships and develop businesses, and conditions that make it possible for farmers or entrepreneurs to use the innovations. While consensus is developing about what is meant by 'innovation' and 'innovation system', no detailed blueprint exists for making agricultural innovation happen at a given time, in a given place, for a given result. The AIS approach that looks at these multiple conditions and relationships that promote innovation in agriculture, has however moved from a concept to a sub-discipline with principles of analysis and action. AIS investments must be specific to the context, responding to the stage of development in a particular country and agricultural sector, especially the AIS. This sourcebook contributes to identifying, designing, and implementing the investments, approaches, and complementary interventions that appear most likely to strengthen AIS and to promote agricultural innovation and equitable growth. It emphasizes the lessons learned, benefits and impacts, implementation issues, and prospects for replicating or expanding successful practices. The information in this sourcebook derives from approaches that have been tested at different scales in different contexts. It reflects the experiences and evolving understanding of numerous individuals and organizations concerned with agricultural innovation, including the World Bank. This information is targeted to the key operational staff in international and regional development agencies and national governments who design and implement lending projects and to the practitioners who design thematic programs and technical assistance packages. The sourcebook can also be an important resource for the research community and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs).
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.
Frank Hartwich, Anastasia Alexaki, and René Baptista
Author : Frank Hartwich, Anastasia Alexaki, and René Baptista Publisher : Intl Food Policy Res Inst Page : 80 pages File Size : 47,5 Mb Release : 2024-06-30 Category : Social Science ISBN : 8210379456XXX
Author : World Bank Publisher : World Bank Publications Page : 184 pages File Size : 53,9 Mb Release : 2006-11-03 Category : Business & Economics ISBN : 0821367404
Enhancing Agricultural Innovation by World Bank Pdf
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.
Agricultural Innovation in Asia by Teruaki Nanseki Pdf
This book covers the major findings of almost all types of innovation in agriculture that includes product and process innovation, marketing and organizational innovation, and extended to institutional changes and social welfare in agricultural innovation in Asia. Specially, this book provides the measuring of these types of agricultural innovation on production, economics, and social welfare. Furthermore, this book provides the overview of smart farming in two advanced countries in Asia in this field, which are China and Japan along with its innovation. This book also aims to give an overview on the development of agricultural innovation in the era of digital agriculture over the world.
Agricultural Innovation in Developing East Asia by Riikka Rajalahti Pdf
Agricultural innovation has played a critical role in the economic transformation of developing East Asian countries over the past half century. The Green Revolution—in the form of modern seed varieties, chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and modern machinery—has contributed to increased crop yields and farm incomes, and decreased poverty across the region. Although policy makers’ traditional focus on expanding and intensifying agricultural production has brought many benefits, the focus on productivity has come at a rising cost. The environmental sustainability of agricultural production is increasingly under threat. Moreover, as countries in the region have become more urbanized and demand for processed foods has risen, inadequate food safety systems and related food safety hazards have created a new form of food insecurity. As detailed in Agricultural Innovation in Developing East Asia: Productivity, Safety, and Sustainability, a new generation of innovation in agriculture has the potential to address the challenges of productivity, sustainability, and food safety to deliver a “triple win.†? To make the most of this promising wave of agricultural innovations, policy makers in the region will need to act to strengthen countries’ agricultural innovation systems. This effort will require a cross-cutting approach, including policy and institutional reforms, improved governance of countries’ agri-food systems, and efforts to build farmers’ and firms’ capacities to adopt new technologies and to innovate.
Case Studies: Insights on Agriculture Innovation 2018 (IAAS Series) by Tzong-Ru Lee,Göran Svensson,Carmen Padín Fabeiro,Wen-Shin Lin,Joanna Paliszkiewicz,Magdalena Mądra-Sawicka,Tan Wee Liang,Nirote Sinnarong,Olalekan Israel Aiikulola,Rika Ampuh Hadiguna,Tianzhu Zhang,Abudurezhake · Yishake,Chunming Bai,Nannan Ren,Duomei Chai Pdf
[Foreword] The annual International Agriculture Innovation Conference (IAIC) series started in October 2016 as an assembly platform for leading researchers, educators, and developers to present, discuss, and examine various challenging issues relating to agricultural production and innovation. In January 2018, the International Association for Agricultural Sustainability (IAAS) took IAIC under its wing with expectations that IAIC expands its influence by inviting more agriculture-related professionals to participate in conferences. I sincerely welcome you to join our conference and to share your ideas on agriculture sustainability with us. First, I would like to thank the 2018 conference participants who successfully helped us create the IAIC. The IAIC 2018 would not have been successful without their support and cooperation. Next, I especially appreciate the assistance and support from the other Organizer of IAIC 2018- Institute of Agricultural Planning of CAU, China. Last but not least, the keynote speakers of IAIC 2018. This book would not have been published without their efforts and contributions. In order to improve current agricultural circumstances and attain environmental sustainability, agriculture innovation has become the primary strategy nowadays toward achieving these goals. The concept of adapting agricultural innovation to every phase of agricultural production and management is the foundation for this book. This is the sequel of book《Case Studies: Insights On Agriculture Innovation 2017》which collects information on various agricultural innovation ideas and technologies that have been applied or are being developed for agricultural operations and management in different countries. I believe this book will provide you with new and inspiring ideas about the future of agriculture development, and illustrate how innovations in methods and techniques influence agriculture production, environmental sustainability, and the quality of people’s lives around the world. (Dr. Cheng-I Wei, Chairman of IAAS) [Contents] Foreword Preface Introduction of Authors About IAAS Chapter 01 An Ecological Life-Cycle-The Case of Wapno (Göran Svensson / Carmen Padin Fabeiro) Chapter 02 The Application of PMI in Agriculture (Tzong-Ru Lee / Wen-Shin Lin) Chapter 03 Knowledge Management and Innovation: New Trends (Joanna Paliszkiewicz / Magdalena Mądra-Sawicka) Chapter 04 Building Platform Agribusinesses: Opportunity & Challenges(Tan Wee Liang) Chapter 05 Agricultural Innovation and Climate Change Adaptation under Thailand 4.0 National Policy (Nirote Sinnarong / Olalekan Israel Aiikulola) Chapter 06 Supply Chain Performance of Sustainable Palm Oil with Incorporating Big Data (Rika Ampuh Hadiguna) Chapter 07 The Way to Rural Revitalization in the Age of Digital Economy (Tianzhu Zhang / Abudurezhake· Yishake / Chunming Bai / Nannan Ren / Duomei Chai)
Case Studies: Insights on Agriculture Innovation 2016 (IAAS Series) by Cheng-I Wei,Alfreda Wei,Pamela Rae Becker,Dai-ichiro Fuchimoto,Akio Takenaka,Takashi Matsumoto,Pekka Kess,Miranda Mirosa,Wenting Xu,John Birch,Kayna Lloyd,Zhang Tianzhu,Liu Caixia,Zhangjie(siyar),Hou Qian,Yao Kaiqian,Tzong-Ru Lee,Chun-Yu Chien Pdf
▏Introduction Although the agricultural technology is developing rapidly nowadays, human impacts on the natural environment and global environmental change are still causing the pressing issues, such as food shortage, food safety or health care, which are critical to the human survival and sustainability and urgent for us to figure out the solutions. In 2016, Dr. Tzong-Ru (Jiun-Shen) Lee, the Professor of Marketing Department of Chung Hsing University, Taiwan, and Kuo-Chang Fu, the Chief Operating Officer of Vital Wellspring Education, Singapore, initiated, and Dr. Cheng-I Wei, the Director of International Programs, university of Maryland, USA, called, an international platform has been built for the knowledge exchanging between academicians, researchers, industry players and policymakers in the fields of agriculture, industrial management, food safety, biotechnology, and medical care. Through the sharing of agriculture-related problems and innovative solutions on the annual conference, we hope to spread the useful ideas and to generate the positive impacts on human life further. That is why we decide to publish this book. Through this book, you could gain the information of the international agricultural trend, challenges, and possible solutions. We hope this book will be helpful for you. ▏Foreword The annual International Agriculture Innovation Conference(IAIC) series started in October 2016 as an assembly platform for leading researchers, educators, and developers to present, discuss, and examine various challenging issues relating to agricultural production and innovation. In January 2018, the International Association for Agricultural Sustainability (IAAS) took IAIC under it swing with expectations that IAIC expands its influence by inviting more agriculture-related professionals to participate in conferences. I sincerely welcome you to join our conference and to share your idea son agriculture sustainability with us. First, I would like to thank the 2016 conference participants who successfully helped us create the IAIC. The IAIC 2016 would not have been successful without their support and cooperation. Next, especially appreciate the assistance and support from the IAIC 2016conference sponsors — Bethesda Scientific Corporation, Taiwan Organic Ville, Taiwan Lilac Women and Children Weldare Association, Sun-Rise Engineering Consultant Company, Ltd. and Sun Gertain. Last but not least, the keynote speakers of IAIC 2016. This book would not have been published without their efforts and contributions. In order to improve current agricultural circumstances and attain environmental sustainability, agriculture innovation has become the primary strategy nowadays toward achieving these goals. The concept of adapting agricultural innovation to every phase of agricultural production and management is the foundation for this book. This book collects information on various agricultural innovation ideas and technologies that have been applied or are being developed for agricultural operations and management indifferent countries. I believe this book will provide you with new and inspiring ideas about the future of agriculture development,and illustrate how innovations in methods and techniques influence agriculture production, environmental sustainability, and the quality of people’s lives around the world.（Dr. Cheng-I Wei, Chairman of IAAS） ▏Preface In 2016, scholars and experts as keynote speakers attended in “2016 International Agricultural Innovation Conference, IAIC” presented their researches. In order to share the research works with others, the scholars and experts publish the book “Agriculture Innovation”, and each chapter is described as following. Chapter1 describes agri-industries are challenged with the major task to produce enough food supplies to meet growing demands, and innovation is applied at every phase of agricultural operation, production, management, and marketing. Chapter 2 focuses on agriculture tourism and the types of agricultural tourism activities in Michigan. Chapter 3 describes the definitions associated with urban agriculture, the factor contributing to the recent growth of urban farming in the United States and in Detroit. Chapter 4 introduces the National Institute of Agro biological Sciences, NARO, Japan, mainly about the development of medical model pigs using cloning and genetic recombination technology. Chapter 5 focuses on the accomplishments of Japanese researchers in genomics-based breeding and genome engineering, both aiming to develop desire crops in providing sufficient food to the world population in the 21stcentury and beyond are introduced. Chapter 6 describes the Finnish innovation system, the Finnish food industry, and Nordic wild berries in Finland. Chapter 7 introduces the new way to operate in the Finnish wild berry business. Chapter 8 focuses on the state of food waste situations and innovation in New Zealand, the seven main concepts also the food chain are covered, food waste reduction initiatives being used in New Zealand along the supply chain, and specific case studies in reducing food waste in New Zealand. Chapter9 introduces traditional and smart packaging methods used in the food packaging industry, the trends that have directly influenced the packaging industry, the most common applications of smart packaging technologies, and the application and acceptance of smart packaging. Chapter 10 mentions current development situation of agriculture in mainland China and innovative development of agriculture in Chinese mainland. Chapter 11 focuses on innovative agricultural development mode pushes forward China’s agriculture modernization and gradually formed a unique development mode featured. Chapter12 introduces the government policies in developing agriculture in Taiwan with “The New Southbound Policy”, “Governmental ‘Five-Plus-Two’ Policy ”, Developing the characteristics of Taiwanese agriculture”, “One Town one product”, “the operations of agricultural organizations”, “cooperation of the industry, official university and research” to enhance the competitiveness of agriculture and to build the agriculture technology advantages. Chapter 13 focuses on increasing the value of Taiwan’s agriculture and sustainable development, the government has pursued “agriculture 4.0”, “rural regeneration”, “innovations in the wholesale market, agriculture online, farmers’ market”, and “the stray birds project, and production”. The authors have expected their researches will make the contribution to the agricultural innovation all over the world. ▏Contents Foreword Preface Introduction of Authors About IAAS Chapter 01．Innovation in Agriculture during Challenging Times．Cheng-I Wei / Alfreda Wei Chapter 02．Agricultural Tourism in Michigan．Pamela Rae Becker Chapter 03．Urban Farming in Detroit．Pamela Rae Becker Chapter 04．New Aspects of Animal Science Research - Contribution to the Medical Field．Dai-ichiro Fuchimoto / Akio Takenaka Chapter 05．Recent Developments of Genomics-based Crop Breeding in Japan．Takashi Matsumoto / Akio Takenaka Chapter 06．Nordic Wild Berries – Superfood for Global Markets．Pekka Kess Chapter 07．Orchestrating International Wild Berry Based Business．Pekka Kess Chapter 08．Food Waste Innovation in New Zealand: Identifying Food Waste Reduction Initiatives along the Food Supply Chain．Miranda Mirosa / Wenting Xu / John Birch Chapter 09．Innovations in Smart Packaging for Consumer Confidence, Food Safety and An Improved Supply Chain．Miranda Mirosa / Kayna Lloyd / John Birch Chapter 10．Agricultural Innovation in Mainland China．Zhang Tianzhu / Liu Caixia /Zhangjie (siyar) / Hou Qian / Yao Kaiqian Chapter 11．Innovative Agricultural Development Mode and Case Analysis in Mainland China．Zhang Tianzhu / Liu Caixia / Zhangjie (siyar) / Hou Qian / Yao Kaiqian Chapter 12．Introduction to Taiwan Agriculture．Tzong-Ru Lee / Chun-Yu Chien Chapter 13．Agricultural Innovation in Taiwan．Tzong-Ru Lee / Chun-Yu Chien
