Agricultural Research In Africa

Author : Lynam, John,Beintema, Nienke M.,Roseboom, Johannes,Badiane, Ousmane
Publisher : Intl Food Policy Res Inst
Page : 498 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2016-09-06
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780896292123

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Agricultural Research in Africa by Lynam, John,Beintema, Nienke M.,Roseboom, Johannes,Badiane, Ousmane Pdf

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 : Lynam, John,Beintema, Nienke M.,Roseboom, Johannes,Badiane, Ousmane
Publisher : Intl Food Policy Res Inst
Page : 4 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2016-09-06
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780896299757

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Synopsis, Agricultural research in Africa by Lynam, John,Beintema, Nienke M.,Roseboom, Johannes,Badiane, Ousmane Pdf

Africa south of the Sahara (SSA) has seen unprecedented economic growth since the turn of the millennium: poverty rates have steadily declined, and rural livelihoods have improved in many of the region’s countries. Nevertheless, numerous countries face serious challenges—such as rising and volatile food prices and the adverse impacts of climate change—that require an immediate acceleration of agricultural productivity. Agriculture is the economic mainstay of many African countries and provides a significant source of employment and staple food requirements. The need to increase agricultural productivity makes agricultural science and technology a key priority for the region’s policymakers and donors.

Author : Sebastian, Kate
Publisher : Intl Food Policy Res Inst
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2014-06-30
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780896298460

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Atlas of African agriculture research and development by Sebastian, Kate Pdf

The Atlas of African Agriculture Research & Development is a multifaceted resource that high­lights the ubiquitous nature of smallholder agriculture in Africa; the many factors shaping the location, nature, and performance of agricultural enterprises; and the strong interde­pendencies among farming, natural resource stocks and flows, rural infrastructure, and the well-being of the poor.

Author : St. George Clerona Cooper
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1970
Category : Agriculture
ISBN : STANFORD:36105004897026

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Agricultural Research in Tropical Africa by St. George Clerona Cooper Pdf

Author : United States. Agency for International Development
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Agricultural assistance
ISBN : CORNELL:31924073142220

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Plan for Supporting Agricultural Research and Faculties of Agriculture in Africa by United States. Agency for International Development Pdf

Author : Chris Reij,Ann Waters-Bayer
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 385 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2014-07-10
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781134204984

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Farmer Innovation in Africa by Chris Reij,Ann Waters-Bayer Pdf

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 : Gora Beye,Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9251048533

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Impact of Foreign Assistance on Institutional Development of National Agricultural Research Systems in Sub-Saharan Africa by Gora Beye,Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Pdf

This study is the analysis and assessment of foreign assistance provided by 36 agricultural research projects in seven selected countries of sub-Saharan Africa. It traces the evolution of national agricultural research systems (NARS) from independence to the present. It highlights the development of the NARS with regard to infrastructure, human resources and funding as a consequence of foreign assistance. The constraints to NARS institutional development are identified and recommendations made.

Author : Mark W. Rosegrant,Sarah A. Cline,Weibo Li,Timothy B. Sulser,Rowena Valmonte-Santos
Publisher : Intl Food Policy Res Inst
Page : 75 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2005-08-10
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780896296558

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Looking Ahead by Mark W. Rosegrant,Sarah A. Cline,Weibo Li,Timothy B. Sulser,Rowena Valmonte-Santos Pdf

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Author : Michel P. Pimbert,Boukary Barry,Anne Berson,Khanh Tran-Thanh
Publisher : IIED
Page : 70 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Agriculture
ISBN : 9781843697916

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Democratising Agricultural Research for Food Sovereignty in West Africa by Michel P. Pimbert,Boukary Barry,Anne Berson,Khanh Tran-Thanh Pdf

Author : Sebastian, Kate
Publisher : Intl Food Policy Res Inst
Page : 4 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2024-06-27
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Synopsis of Atlas of african agriculture research and development by Sebastian, Kate Pdf

The Atlas of African Agriculture Research & Development is a multifaceted resource that high­lights the ubiquitous nature of smallholder agriculture in Africa; the many factors shaping the location, nature, and performance of agricultural enterprises; and the strong interde­pendencies among farming, natural resource stocks and flows, rural infrastructure, and the well-being of the poor.

Author : William G. Moseley,Matthew A. Schnurr,Rachel Bezner-Kerr
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2017-10-02
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781317288060

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Africa’s Green Revolution by William G. Moseley,Matthew A. Schnurr,Rachel Bezner-Kerr Pdf

This volume examines the dominant neoliberal agenda for agricultural development and hunger alleviation in Africa. The text reviews the history of African agricultural and food security policy in the post-colonial period, across a range of geographical contexts, in order to contextualise the productionist approach embedded in the much heralded New Green Revolution for Africa. This strategy, supported by a range of international agencies, promotes the use of hybrid seeds, fertilisers, and pesticides to boost crop production. This approach is underpinned by a new and unprecedented level of public–private partnerships as donors actively work to promote the private sector and build links between African farmers, input suppliers, agro-dealers, agro-processors, and retailers. On the consumer end, increased supermarket penetration into poorer neighbourhoods is proffered as a solution to urban food insecurity. The chapters in this volume complicate understandings of this new approach and raise serious questions about its effectiveness as a strategy for increasing food production and alleviating poverty across the continent. This book is based on a special issue of African Geographical Review.

Author : Uma J. Lele,Managing Agricultural Development in Africa (Organization),B. H. Kinsey,Antonia Obeya,World Bank : Managing Agricultural Development in Africa
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 62 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1989-01-01
Category : Agriculture
ISBN : 0821313304

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Building Agricultural Research Capacity in Africa by Uma J. Lele,Managing Agricultural Development in Africa (Organization),B. H. Kinsey,Antonia Obeya,World Bank : Managing Agricultural Development in Africa Pdf

Author : John Dixon,Dennis P. Garrity,Jean-Marc Boffa,Timothy O. Williams,Tilahun Amede,Christopher Auricht,Rosemary Lott,George Mburathi
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 896 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2019-12-09
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781317332268

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Farming Systems and Food Security in Africa by John Dixon,Dennis P. Garrity,Jean-Marc Boffa,Timothy O. Williams,Tilahun Amede,Christopher Auricht,Rosemary Lott,George Mburathi Pdf

Knowledge of Africa’s complex farming systems, set in their socio-economic and environmental context, is an essential ingredient to developing effective strategies for improving food and nutrition security. This book systematically and comprehensively describes the characteristics, trends, drivers of change and strategic priorities for each of Africa’s fifteen farming systems and their main subsystems. It shows how a farming systems perspective can be used to identify pathways to household food security and poverty reduction, and how strategic interventions may need to differ from one farming system to another. In the analysis, emphasis is placed on understanding farming systems drivers of change, trends and strategic priorities for science and policy. Illustrated with full-colour maps and photographs throughout, the volume provides a comprehensive and insightful analysis of Africa’s farming systems and pathways for the future to improve food and nutrition security. The book is an essential follow-up to the seminal work Farming Systems and Poverty by Dixon and colleagues for the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations and the World Bank, published in 2001.

Author : Pierre-Marie Bosc,Ellen Hanak Freud
Publisher : Cirad
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1995-01-01
Category : Agriculture
ISBN : 2876142139

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Agricultural Research and Innovation in Tropical Africa by Pierre-Marie Bosc,Ellen Hanak Freud Pdf

Author : P. Anandajayasekeram,M. Rukani,S. Babu
Publisher : CABI
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781845932688

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Impact of Science on African Agriculture and Food Security by P. Anandajayasekeram,M. Rukani,S. Babu Pdf

The need for agricultural research resources in the developing world cannot be underestimated, but the availability of such resources is often poor due to lack of funding and investment. In order for Africa and other such developing countries to achieve productivity in agriculture - vital to food security, poverty reduction and sustainable management of natural resources - investment and policy development needs to be assessed. This book, a joint effort from IFPRI, ILRI and the Kellogg Foundation, explores the importance of impact assessment studies in Africa, and assembles important evidence to pave the way for further, much needed investment in agricultural research all over the developing world.