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Agriculture; Developing countries

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  • Agricultural Development Policyby Roger D. Norton

    John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 2005; US$ 258.00

    Prepared under the aegis of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), this text presents a fresh and comprehensive look at agricultural development policy. It provides a clear, systematic review of important classes of policy issues in developing countries and discusses the emerging international consensus on viable approaches to the issues. The text is unique in its coverage and depth and it: Summarises hundreds of references on agricultural development policies Cites policy experiences and applied studies in more than 70 countries Provides guidance for policy makers giving examples of successes and failures Reviews issues related to the formulation of strategies and the requirements for making them successful Develops... more...

  • Prospects For Pastoralism In Kazakstan And Turkmenby Carol Kerven

    Taylor & Francis 2003; US$ 178.00

    This collection traces how pastoralists have coped with the challenges of change in their precarious position in a part of the world with a long-tradition of livestock keeping. more...

  • Tradeoffs or Synergies?by D.R. Lee; C.B. Barrett

    CAB International 2000; US$ 150.00

    The need for increased food production, enhanced economic growth and poverty reduction, whilst at the same time achieving environmental sustainability, is an issue of growing importance. This book addresses the linkages and tradeoffs involved in solving such key challenges. more...

  • Sustainable Poverty Reduction in Less Favoured Areasby R. Ruben; J. Pender; A. Kuyvenhoven

    CABI 2007; US$ 170.00

    Through the study of less-favoured areas in Africa, Latin America, and South and East Asia, this work explores the development pathways allowing for the careful adjustment of resource use strategies at the field, farm-household and village level. more...

  • Impact of Science on African Agriculture and Food Securityby P. Anandajayasekeram; M. Rukani; S. Babu

    CABI 2007; US$ 150.00

    The need for agricultural research resources in the developing world cannot be underestimated, but the availability of such resources is often poor. This book explores the importance of impact assessment studies in Africa, and assembles evidence to pave the way for investment in agricultural research all over the developing world. more...

  • Science for Agriculture and Rural Development in Low-income Countriesby R.P. Roetter; H. Van Keulen; Marijke Kuiper; J. Verhagen; H.H.van Laar

    Springer 2007; US$ 189.00

    Since 1998, the Dutch Ministry of Agriculture, Nature Management and Food Quality (LNV) promotes development-orientated agricultural and environmental research and strengthening of North-South partnerships through its International Cooperation (DLO-IC) research programme. By 2005, some 70 collaborative North-South projects had been carried out. All science groups in Wageningen University and Research Centre (WUR) were involved in the implementation of the programme and at least half the projects and activities undertaken were directly related to Rural Development and Sustainable Agriculture (RDSA). Facing new challenges with respect to sustainable development strategies for low-income countries, related to global environmental change and globalization... more...

  • Environmental Performance of Agriculture in OECD Countries Since 1990by OECD Publishing

    Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development 2008; US$ 126.00

    In OECD countries, agriculture uses on average over 40% of land and water resources, and thus has significant affect on the environment. This report provides the latest and most comprehensive data and analysis on the environmental performance of agriculture in OECD countries since 1990. It covers key environmental themes including soil, water, air and biodiversity and looks at recent policy developments in all 30 countries. Over recent years the environmental performance of agriculture has improved in many countries, largely due to consumer pressure and changing public opinion. Many OECD countries are now tracking the environmental performance of agriculture, which is informing policy makers and society on the trends in agri-environmental conditions,... more...

  • Agriculture in Developing Countriesby Keijiro Otsuka; Kaliappa Kalirajan

    SAGE India 2008; US$ 39.95

    Agriculture in Developing Countries: Technology Issues presents an experimental. approach of testing new possibilities and combinations to match the changes taking. place in the agricultural production environment of developing countries. While. emphasizing the importance of combining scientific and indigenous knowledge, this. book argues that sustained agricultural development can be achieved only by promoting. farmers` participation in technology development. It provides empirical evidence. for this, using recent primary data from across Asia. This book is topical considering that the agriculture scenario in many countries. has been undergoing a transformation due to various factors such as changes. in governments` macroeconomic policies... more...

  • The Gene Revolutionby Sakiko Fukuda-Parr

    Earthscan 2006; US$ 48.95

    ‘An accessible introduction to the food and environmental policy issues posed by the Gene Revolution ... should be required reading!’ Vernon W. Ruttan University of Minnesota ‘Shows how biotechnology research and development could be fostered on the principle of social inclusion in access to its fruits ... [and] clearly elucidates the pathway to avoiding the addition of the genetic divide to the other divides prevailing globally and nationally’ Professor M. S. Swaminathan Chairman National Commission on Farmers Government of India ‘An indispensable guide for evidence-based discussions on the institutional aspects of biotechnology’ Calestous Juma Harvard University USA ‘Should the developing world embrace genetically... more...

  • Agroecological Innovationsby Norman Uphoff

    Earthscan 2001; US$ 45.00

    The world's food supply needs to rise significantly yet both arable and water supplies per capita are decreasing. Not only are modern agricultural methods beyond the reach of those suffering the greatest food insecurity but they are also ecologically damaging relying upon fossil energy and chemical inputs. This volume offers a collection of innovative and diverse approaches to agricultural development. Documented in 12 case studies these approaches are reliant upon greater knowledge skill and labour input rather than larger capital expenditure. They are shown to increase yield substantially sometimes doubling or tripling output. This volume presents the concepts and operational means for reorienting agricultural efforts towards these more... more...