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Author : International Association of Agricultural Economists
Publisher : Dartmouth Publishing Group
Page : 936 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : STANFORD:36105001933576
Author : Thorald Keith Warley,Canadian-American Committee
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : UOM:39015006356110
Author : Philip G. Pardey,Julian M. Alston,Roley Piggott
Publisher : Intl Food Policy Res Inst
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780896297562
"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."
Author : William Paul Browne,Don F. Hadwiger
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Agriculture and state
ISBN : 0861876520
Author : Sir Joseph Burtt Hutchinson
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1972
Category : Nature
ISBN : 052108475X
This book from the 1970s, by a British expert in agriculture, argues that modern agriculture is not a declining industry, simply because an advance in farming methods allows fewer workers to feed the growing population, and to free more workers for other industries. Instead, he argues, agriculture has historically developed at different rates, and in certain parts of the developing world is still a major part of human communities.
Author : Alex F. McCalla,Tim Josling
Publisher : Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Law
ISBN : UOM:39015010479809
Study of agricultural policies and their impact on international markets and trade in agricultural production - discusses interdependence in agricultural production and food consumption; examines policy linkages through trade national food policy choices, and objectives of an international agricultural policy, improvement of global production efficiency, distribution and equity; reviews trade policy, food aid and technology transfer. Diagrams, references, statistical tables.
Author : Theodor Heidhues
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 49 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Agriculture
ISBN : 0900842407
Author : International Development Research Centre (Canada)
Publisher : IDRC
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Agriculture
ISBN : MINN:31951D02025626W
This publication examines the issue of where food came from, where it is now, and where it is likely to come from in the future. It looks at solutions to the equation posed by the Resource Clock in the lobby of IDRC's headquarters: the top line relentlessly counts up each new birth while the bottom counts down each lost hectare of productive land on which to grow food to sustain them. It also shows that, although they are intertwined, there is a dichotomy between the world hunger problem and the world food problem.
Author : Rodney Tyers,Kym Anderson
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 78 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1992-07-31
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0521351057
This book was first published in 1992. In the late twentieth century, the crisis in world agriculture had become increasingly evident as the protectionist agricultural policies of various countries distort the international market. Why had agricultural policies become more inward-looking as the world becomes increasingly interdependent economically? Disarray in World Food Markets addresses the nature and causes of this crisis in international trade policy. Its analysis of the effects of these food policies is complemented by a quantitative review of the long-term trends in world food markets. The study also extensively examines the reasons why governments choose to implement distortionary policies. This ambitious book, based on a dynamic, multi-commodity model of world food markets, will be an important reference work for all with an interest in trade policy, particularly in countries active in the trade negotiations.
Author : United States. Commission on International Trade and Investment Policy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 552 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1971
Category : Investments, American
ISBN : MINN:30000011059791
Author : United States. Commission on International Trade and Investment Policy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1971
Category : Investments, American
ISBN : UCAL:B4372355
Author : George W. Norton,Jeffrey Alwang,William A. Masters
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 435 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2014-06-03
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781134710294
Persistent problems with poverty, rapid population growth and malnutrition in many developing countries are among the most serious issues facing the world today. This book examines the causes, severity and effects of these problems, as well as potential solutions. The authors consider the implications of globalization of goods, services and capital for agriculture, poverty and the environment; and identify linkages in the world food system, stressing how agricultural and economic situations in poor countries affect industrialized nations and vice versa. Focusing on the role that agriculture can play in improving economic and nutritional wellbeing and how that role might be enhanced, this book is essential reading.
Author : Jelle Bruinsma
Publisher : Earthscan
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Agricultural estimating and reporting
ISBN : 9781844070077
First Published in 2003. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Author : Institute of Medicine,Board on Global Health,Forum on Microbial Threats
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2012-09-10
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780309259361
Globalization of the food supply has created conditions favorable for the emergence, reemergence, and spread of food-borne pathogens-compounding the challenge of anticipating, detecting, and effectively responding to food-borne threats to health. In the United States, food-borne agents affect 1 out of 6 individuals and cause approximately 48 million illnesses, 128,000 hospitalizations, and 3,000 deaths each year. This figure likely represents just the tip of the iceberg, because it fails to account for the broad array of food-borne illnesses or for their wide-ranging repercussions for consumers, government, and the food industry-both domestically and internationally. A One Health approach to food safety may hold the promise of harnessing and integrating the expertise and resources from across the spectrum of multiple health domains including the human and veterinary medical and plant pathology communities with those of the wildlife and aquatic health and ecology communities. The IOM's Forum on Microbial Threats hosted a public workshop on December 13 and 14, 2011 that examined issues critical to the protection of the nation's food supply. The workshop explored existing knowledge and unanswered questions on the nature and extent of food-borne threats to health. Participants discussed the globalization of the U.S. food supply and the burden of illness associated with foodborne threats to health; considered the spectrum of food-borne threats as well as illustrative case studies; reviewed existing research, policies, and practices to prevent and mitigate foodborne threats; and, identified opportunities to reduce future threats to the nation's food supply through the use of a "One Health" approach to food safety. Improving Food Safety Through a One Health Approach: Workshop Summary covers the events of the workshop and explains the recommendations for future related workshops.
Author : Charles H. Antholt
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0821325108
The productivity growth of farming in Asian countries over the past few decades highlights the high returns on investments in agricultural research and extension made in the region. This publication examines the performance of agricultural research and extension programmes in Asia, including the World Bank's training and visit (TandV) system, the challenges they face, and ways of improving their relevance, responsiveness, and cost- effectiveness. Conclusions reached include the importance of raising agricultural productivity through new technology in order to promote long- term growth and poverty reduction, and the need for less intensive and more environmentally sound agricultural practices.
