Agronomy For Development

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Over the last decade there has been renewed interest in food security and the state of the global food system. Population growth, climate change and food price spikes have combined to focus new attention on the technologies and institutions that underpin the production and consumption of food that is varied, nutritious and safe. Knowledge politics within development-oriented agronomy set the stage for some models of agricultural development to be favoured over others, with very real implications for the food security and wellbeing of many millions of people. Agronomy for Development demonstrates how the analysis of knowledge politics can shed valuable new light on current debates about agricultural development and food security. Using bio-physical and social sciences perspectives to address the political economy of the production and use of knowledge in development, this edited collection reflects on the changing politics of knowledge within the field of agronomy and the ways in which these politics feed and reflect the interests of a broad set of actors. This book is aimed at professionals working in agricultural research as well as students and practitioners of agricultural, rural and international development.

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Genre : Business & Economics
Author : James Sumberg
Publisher : Routledge
Release : 2017-07-06
File : 206 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9781315284033


National Agronomy Manual

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Genre : Agriculture
Author : United States. Soil Conservation Service
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Release : 1980
File : 80 Pages
ISBN-13 : UCD:35555000286510


Bibliography Of Agriculture

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Genre : Agriculture
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Release : 1971-12
File : 544 Pages
ISBN-13 : CORNELL:31924060926601


Catalogue Of Research Literature For Development Food Production And Nutrition

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Genre : Agricultural assistance, American
Author : United States. Agency for International Development. Bureau for Technical Assistance
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Release : 1976
File : 454 Pages
ISBN-13 : UIUC:30112018845716


Education For Agriculture

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Training implications of recent progress in rice research; Status, constraints, and challenges of education at agricultural colleges and universities; The international agricultural research centers and agricultural education in developing countries; Agricultural training at IRRI; Status of agricultural education and challenges for intenational agencies; Human resource development issues in agriculture; Status and thrusts of education for agriculture in India; Research and training at the agency for agricultural research and development in Indonesia; Agricultural education in Thailand: system and problems; Private sector involvement in agricultural training; Agricultural education: views of Indian farmers; Korean farmers' views of education for agriculture; Agricultue graduates and agricultural education in the coming decade; Special needs of women in agricultural education; Follow-up: an essential element in training agricultural workers; Systems of agricultural extension; Patterns and trends in information dissemination; Computers in education: the revolution; Overcoming language barriers: autotutorial modules and copublication.

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Genre : Agricultural education
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Publisher : Int. Rice Res. Inst.
Release : 1985
File : 214 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9789711041267


List Of Journals Indexed In Agricola

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Genre : AGRICOLA (Information retrieval system)
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Release : 1991
File : 216 Pages
ISBN-13 : MINN:31951D00852551U


Improving The Nutrient Quality Of Cereals

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Genre : Cereals as food
Author : Harold Ludwig Wilcke
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Release : 1977
File : 354 Pages
ISBN-13 : CORNELL:31924001748452


Encyclopedia Of Food Grains

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The Encyclopedia of Food Grains, Four Volume Set is an in-depth and authoritative reference covering all areas of grain science. Coverage includes everything from the genetics of grains to the commercial, economic and social aspects of this important food source. Also covered are the biology and chemistry of grains, the applied aspects of grain production and the processing of grains into various food and beverage products. With the paramount role of cereals as a global food source, this Encyclopedia is sure to become the standard reference work in the field of science. Also available online via ScienceDirect – featuring extensive browsing, searching, and internal cross-referencing between articles in the work, plus dynamic linking to journal articles and abstract databases, making navigation flexible and easy. For more information, pricing options and availability visit www.info.sciencedirect.com. Written from an international perspective the Encyclopedia concentrates on the food uses of grains, but details are also provided about the wider roles of grains Well organized and accessible, it is the ideal resource for students, researchers and professionals seeking an authoritative overview on any particular aspect of grain science This second edition has four print volumes which provides over 200 articles on food grains Includes extensive cross-referencing and "Further Reading" lists at the end of each article for deeper exploration into the topic This edition also includes useful items for students and teachers alike, with Topic Highlights, Learning objectives, Exercises for Revision and exercises to explore the topic further

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Genre : Technology & Engineering
Author : Colin W Wrigley
Publisher : Academic Press
Release : 2015-12-17
File : 1956 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9780123947864


Monthly Catalogue United States Public Documents

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Genre : Government publications
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Release : 1976
File : 790 Pages
ISBN-13 : UOM:39015022681517


Building Competitiveness In Africa S Agriculture

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Value chain based approaches offer tremendous scope for market-based improvements in production, productivity, rural economy diversification, and household incomes, but are often covered by literature that is too conceptual or heavily focused on analysis. This has created a gap in the information available to planners, practitioners, and value chain participants. Furthermore, few references are available on how these approaches can be applied specifically to developing agriculture in Africa. 'Building Competitiveness in Africa s Agriculture: A Guide to Value Chain Concepts and Applications' describes practical implementation approaches and illustrates them with scores of real African agribusiness case studies. Using these examples, the 'Guide' presents a range of concepts, analytical tools, and methodologies centered on the value chain that can be used to design, implement, and evaluate agricultural and agribusiness development initiatives. It stresses principles of market focus, collaboration, information sharing, and innovation. The 'Guide' begins by examining core concepts and issues related to value chains. A brief literature review then focuses on five topics of particular relevance to African agricultural value chains. These topics address challenges faced by value chain participants and practitioners that resonate through the many cases described in the book. The core of the book presents methodological tools and approaches that blend important value chain concepts with the topics and with sound business principles. The tools and case studies have been selected for their usefulness in supporting market-driven, private-sector initiatives to improve value chains. The 'Guide' offers 13 implementation approaches, presented within the implementation cycle of a value chain program, followed by descriptions of actual cases. Roughly 60 percent of the examples are from Africa, while the rest come from Europe, Latin America, and Asia. The 'Guide' offers useful guidance to businesspeople, policy makers, representatives of farmer or trade organizations, and others who are engaged in agro-enterprise and agribusiness development. These readers will learn how to use value chain approaches in ways that can contribute to sound operational decisions, improved market linkage, and better results for enterprise and industry development.

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Genre : Business & Economics
Author : C. Martin Webber
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Release : 2009-12-16
File : 204 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9780821379646