Study On Impacts Of Farmer Led Research Supported By Civil Society Organizations

Author : Wettasinha, C.,Waters-Bayer, A.,van Veldhuizen, L.,Quiroga, G.,Swaans, K.
Publisher : WorldFish
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2015-01-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Study on impacts of farmer-led research supported by civil society organizations by Wettasinha, C.,Waters-Bayer, A.,van Veldhuizen, L.,Quiroga, G.,Swaans, K. Pdf

ÿDecades of scientific research related to agriculture and natural resource management have brought limited benefits to smallholder farmers, including crop farmers, fishers, livestock keepers and other resource users. Therefore, donors, policymakers and civil society organizations (CSOs), such as farmer organizations and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), are urging the formal research sector to make its work more useful to smallholder farmers. Many institutions of agricultural research and development are now seeking ways to engage more closely with smallholders in order to conduct research that is more relevant for and accessible to them, and are seeking examples and good practices as sources of learning. Some examples of research that is focused on smallholders and in which the process is co-managed and driven by smallholders can be found in ?informal? research initiatives --specifically, those which are facilitated by CSOs. The purpose of this study was to identify such examples of informal agricultural research and development that could be documented and thus made accessible to formal researchers. This report also describes farmer-led research findings and their dissemination, and analyzes available evidence on the impact of farmer-led approaches to agricultural research and development on rural livelihoods, local capacity to innovate and adapt, and influence on governmental institutions of agricultural research and development.

Author : Sieglinde Snapp,Barry Pound
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 558 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2017-02-17
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780128020951

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Agricultural Systems: Agroecology and Rural Innovation for Development by Sieglinde Snapp,Barry Pound Pdf

Agricultural Systems, Second Edition, is a comprehensive text for developing sustainable farming systems. It presents a synthetic overview of the emerging area of agroecology applications to transforming farming systems and supporting rural innovation, with particular emphasis on how research can be harnessed for sustainable agriculture. The inclusion of research theory and examples using the principles of cropping system design allows students to gain a unique understanding of the technical, biological, ecological, economic and sociological aspects of farming systems science for rural livelihoods. This book explores topics such as: re-inventing farming systems; principles and practice of agroecology; agricultural change and low-input technology; ecologically-based nutrient management; participatory breeding for developing improved and relevant crops; participatory livestock research for development; gender and agrarian inequality at the local scale; the nature of agricultural innovation; and outreach to support rural innovation. The extensive coverage of subjects is complemented with integrated references and a companion website, making this book essential reading for courses in international agricultural systems and management, sustainable agricultural management, and cropping systems. This book will be a valuable resource for students of agricultural science, environmental engineering, and rural planning; researchers and scientists in agricultural development agencies; and practitioners of agricultural development in government extension programs, development agencies, and NGOs. Provides students with an enhanced understanding of how research can be harnessed for sustainable agriculture Incorporates social, biological, chemical, and geographical aspects important to agroecology Addresses social and development issues related to farming systems

Author : Anthony Bebbington,John Farrington,David J. Lewis,Kate Wellard
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2005-07-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781134880218

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Reluctant Partners? Non-Governmental Organizations, the State and Sustainable Agricultural Development by Anthony Bebbington,John Farrington,David J. Lewis,Kate Wellard Pdf

Reluctant Partners? combines comprehensive empirical insights into NGOs' work in agriculture with wider considerations of their relations with the State and their contribution to democratic pluralism. This overview volume for the Non-Governmental Organizations series contextualizes and synthesizes the case study material in the three regional volumes on Africa, Asia and Latin America, where over sixty specially commissioned case studies of farmer-participatory approaches to agricultural innovation are presented. Specific questions are raised. How good/bad are NGOs at promoting technological innovation and addressing contraints to change in peasant culture? How effective are NGOs at strengthening local organizations? How do/will donor pressures influence NGOs and their links to the State?

Author : van der Ploeg, J.,Albert, J.,Apgar, M.,Bennett, G.,Boso, D.,Cohen, P.,Daokalia, C.,Faiau, J.,Harohau, D.,Iramo E. et al.
Publisher : WorldFish
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2016-07-12
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Learning from the lagoon: Research in development in Solomon Islands by van der Ploeg, J.,Albert, J.,Apgar, M.,Bennett, G.,Boso, D.,Cohen, P.,Daokalia, C.,Faiau, J.,Harohau, D.,Iramo E. et al. Pdf

A major challenge for international agricultural research is to find ways to improve the nutrition and incomes of people left behind by the Green Revolution. To better address the needs of the most marginal and vulnerable people, the CGIAR Research Program on Aquatic Agricultural Systems (AAS) developed the research-in-development (RinD) approach. In 2012, WorldFish started to implement RinD in Solomon Islands. By building people’s capacity to analyze and address development problems, actively engaging relevant stakeholders, and linking research to these processes, RinD aims to develop an alternative approach to addressing hunger and poverty. This report describes the key principles and implementation process, and assesses the emergent outcomes of this participatory, systems-oriented and transformative research approach in Solomon Islands.

Author : V.V. Belavadi,N. Nataraja Karaba,N.R. Gangadharappa
Publisher : Allied Publishers
Page : 492 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2017-02-13
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789385926372

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Agriculture under Climate Change: Threats, Strategies and Policies by V.V. Belavadi,N. Nataraja Karaba,N.R. Gangadharappa Pdf

Agriculture continues to be an important sector fuelling economic growth. Rapidly changing climate is already affecting the production of food and feed, industrial crops, livestock, and seafood. In developing countries like India, agriculture and allied sectors contribute significantly to the gross domestic product. Therefore, evolving strategies to sustain a stable growth of the farming sector is essential for feeding a growing population and poverty alleviation in the face of global climate change. It is crucial to carry out a comprehensive analysis of different aspects of climate change to effectively combat its negative impacts on food production systems and landscapes and reap its potential benefits in agricultural production. Research findings and recommendations on topics as diverse as climate change impacts, genetic enhancement of crops, options for adaptation to climate change, opportunities and challenges for sustainable food production systems have been compiled in this volume. Capacity building for climate resilient agriculture and agriculture policy and planning is equally important to face future challenges. This book makes a compelling effort to address these major issues arising from climate change from an Indian perspective. The important and often conflicting issues in climate change impacts, adaptations and mitigations strategies are brought in to focus and a critical summary of the state-of-art in climate smart agriculture is presented for teachers, researchers and policy makers engaged with climate change and agriculture in the tropical arid and semi-arid regions of Asia and Africa.

Author : Lorenz Bachmann,Elizabeth Cruzada,Sarah Wright
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Sustainable agriculture
ISBN : 971943810X

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Food Security and Farmer Empowerment by Lorenz Bachmann,Elizabeth Cruzada,Sarah Wright Pdf

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2019-06-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9789251315699

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Farmers taking the lead: thirty years of farmer field schools by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Pdf

The Farmer Field School (FFS) has been one of the most successful approaches developed and promoted by FAO over the past three decades, empowering farmers to become better decision makers in their own farming systems. Initiated by FAO in 1989, and subsequently adopted by many other organizations and institutions, the FFS programs constitute one of the most important “results of the collective action of millions of small-scale farmers” that FAO has supported. FFS is an interactive and participatory learning by doing approach that offers farmers, pastoralists, fisherfolks, foresters and their communities a place where they can learn from each other,share experiences, co-create knowledge and try new ways of doing. Participants enhance their understanding of agro-ecosystems, resulting in production systems that are more resilient and optimize the use of available resources. FFS aims to improve farmers’ livelihoods and recognize their role as innovators and guardians of natural environments. FFS has attained plenty of outstanding achievements in all aspects of agriculture and rural development.

Author : Steve Martinez
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 87 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2010-11
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781437933628

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Local Food Systems; Concepts, Impacts, and Issues by Steve Martinez Pdf

This comprehensive overview of local food systems explores alternative definitions of local food, estimates market size and reach, describes the characteristics of local consumers and producers, and examines early indications of the economic and health impacts of local food systems. Defining ¿local¿ based on marketing arrangements, such as farmers selling directly to consumers at regional farmers¿ markets or to schools, is well recognized. Statistics suggest that local food markets account for a small, but growing, share of U.S. agricultural production. For smaller farms, direct marketing to consumers accounts for a higher percentage of their sales than for larger farms. Charts and tables.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 868 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2016-07
Category : Agriculture
ISBN : UGA:32108058492391

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The Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences by Anonim Pdf

Author : Ian Scoones,John Thompson
Publisher : Practical Action Publishing
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Political Science
ISBN : WISC:89106470131

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Farmer First Revisited by Ian Scoones,John Thompson Pdf

Agriculture is an urgent global priority and farmers find themselves in the front line of some of the world's most pressing issues- climate change, globalization and food security. Twenty years ago, the Farmer First workshop held at the Institute of Development Studies, University of Sussex, UK, launched a movement to encourage farmer participation in agricultural research and development (R & D), responding to farmers' needs in complex, diverse, risk-prone environments, and promoting sustainable livelihoods and agriculture. Since that time, methodological, institutional and policy experiments have unfolded around the world. Farmer First Revisited returns to the debates about farmer participation in agricultural R & D and looks to the future.The book presents a range of experiences that highlight the importance of going beyond a focus on the farm to a wider innovation system, including market interactions as well as the wider institutional and policy environment. If, however, farmers are really to be put first, a politics of demand is required in order to shape the direction of these innovative systems.

Author : Adiel N. Mbabu,Andy Hall (Researcher in agriculture and economics)
Publisher : LINK Ltd.
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Agriculture
ISBN : 9789280850000

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Capacity Building for Agricultural Research for Development by Adiel N. Mbabu,Andy Hall (Researcher in agriculture and economics) Pdf

Author : Mutizwa Mukute
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2023-09-04
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789086868193

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Developmental work research by Mutizwa Mukute Pdf

Agriculture provides food and nutrition for all people and raw materials for industry. It is the source of employment and livelihoods for the majority of people in developing countries - including much of Sub-Saharan Africa. But agriculture faces sustainability and viability challenges, notably declining production and productivity, food and nutrition insecurity, and conflicting research and development approaches. Solutions to the challenges require innovation that involves transdisciplinary effort and multiple stakeholders. The Developmental Work Research (DWR) methodology enables practitioners, content and process specialists to work together and develop solutions that overcome complex agriculture challenges. DWR provides conceptual tools that utilise the distributed cognition and volition of agricultural stakeholders to produce lasting solutions. This book discusses the DWR methodology and how it can and has been used to facilitate collective innovation, transform agricultural practices, improve the livelihoods of farming communities and the land. It draws on DWR-inspired case studies in southern Africa, Finland and New Zealand. 'Mutizwa Mukute has written a much-needed introduction to developmental work research. The book is theoretically and methodologically sophisticated, yet solidly grounded in practice. It provides an excellent basis for conducting research and formative interventions in the domain of agricultural innovations, and beyond.' Yrjö Engeström, Professor and Director of CRADLE, University of Helsinki

Author : William Vorley
Publisher : IIED
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Agriculture and state
ISBN : 9781843692461

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Sustaining Agriculture by William Vorley Pdf

Author : John A. Dixon,David P. Gibbon,Aidan Gulliver,Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9251046271

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Farming Systems and Poverty by John A. Dixon,David P. Gibbon,Aidan Gulliver,Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Pdf

A joint FAO and World Bank study which shows how the farming systems approach can be used to identify priorities for the reduction of hunger and poverty in the main farming systems of the six major developing regions of the world.

Author : Mamta Mehar,Narayan Prasad
Publisher : CABI
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2022-10-26
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781789249897

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Climate Change, Adaptation and Gender by Mamta Mehar,Narayan Prasad Pdf

This book offers a wide, in-depth study of the gender-climate change-agriculture nexus. The crux of understanding these connections comprises gender equality and tools to measure gender discrimination, the evolution of the concept of gender inclusiveness and its concerns; and the need to address the same by formulating gender-inclusive policymaking. Despite the fact that more than 50 years have elapsed since gender concerns were included in explorations of this nexus, there is still ambiguity around the foundations, connections, and approaches for planning gender-inclusive climate policies. It will be of wide interest to students, scholars, and researchers in gender studies, agriculture, climate change and rural development research, and also to practitioners, extension workers, and planners designing new climate-resilient practices.