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Public expenditures, private incentives, and technology adoption: The economics of hybrid rice in South Asia

Spielman, David J.; Kolady, Deepthi Elizabeth; Ward, Patrick - International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) - 2012

novel analytical approach to agricultural science, technology, and innovation that focuses on improving the efficiency with …

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La biotecnología agropecuaria en América Latina: Una visión cuantitativa

Falck-Zepeda, José; Falconi, César; … - International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) - 2009

"La biotecnología agropecuaria ha demostrado tener amplio potencial para ayudar a mejorar la eficiencia de la agricultura, el crecimiento económico y las políticas dirigidas a combatir a la pobreza, tanto en América Latina como en el resto del mundo. La amplia y creciente difusión de...

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A tale of two countries: Spatial and temporal patterns of rice productivity in China and Brazil

You, Liangzhi - International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) - 2008

"This paper examines differences in the spatial and temporal variations of rice yields in China and Brazil. Our analysis indicates that, in China, rice yields have converged over time and rice production has become increasingly homogeneous. In contrast, rice yields in Brazil have diverged over...

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Review of input and output policies for cereals production in Pakistan:

Salam, Abdul - International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) - 2012

The marketing of farm inputs and outputs has become a major problem for farmers in Pakistan. Farm input supplies are irregular, characterized by shortages and high prices at critical times. This report reviews the input and output policies for cereals implemented in Pakistan during the period...

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Advancing Agricultural Productivity in Africa: An Executive Interview with Eric Raby, Vice President of Global Marketing and Commercial Development, AGCO

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Trends and Opportunities in Agriculture An Executive Interview with Lowell Catlett

Jose, H. Douglas - In: International Food and Agribusiness Management Review 11 (2008) 4

Agriculture will change more in the next decade than it did in the last century. Lowell Catlett is a futurist sharing his knowledge and insight on the new trends and technologies shaping the future of agriculture and how those working in this sector can take advantage of new opportunities.

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The linkages between agriculture and malaria: Issues for policy, research, and capacity strengthening

Asenso-Okyere, Kwadwo; Asante, Felix A.; Tarekegn, Jifar; … - International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) - 2009

"Malaria afflicts many people in the developing world, and due to its direct and indirect costs it has widespread impacts on growth and development. The global impact of malaria on human health, productivity, and general well-being is profound. Human activity, including agriculture, has been...

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Rural innovation systems and networks: Findings from a study of Ethiopian smallholders

Spielman, David J.; Davis, Kristin E.; Negash, Martha; … - International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) - 2008

little is known about how these opportunities can be effectively leveraged to promote pro-poor processes of rural innovation … smallholders' innovation processes. Case studies of smallholder innovation networks in 10 communities suggest that public sector … that create more space for market and civil society actors to participate in smallholder innovation networks." from Author …

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