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Category : Agricultural assistance, American
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
Agricultural Research in Northeastern Thailand
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agricultural assistance, American
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agricultural assistance, American
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
White Gold: The Commercialisation of Rice Farming in the Lower Mekong Basin
Author: Rob Cramb
Publisher: Springer Nature
ISBN: 9811509980
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 462
Book Description
This open access book is about understanding the processes involved in the transformation of smallholder rice farming in the Lower Mekong Basin from a low-yielding subsistence activity to one producing the surpluses needed for national self-sufficiency and a high-value export industry. For centuries, farmers in the Basin have regarded rice as “white gold”, reflecting its centrality to their food security and well-being. In the past four decades, rice has also become a commercial crop of great importance to Mekong farmers, augmenting but not replacing its role in securing their subsistence. This book is based on collaborative research to (a) compare the current situation and trajectories of rice farmers within and between different regions of the Lower Mekong, (b) explore the value chains linking rice farmers with new technologies and input and output markets within and across national borders, and (c) understand the changing role of government policies in facilitating the on-going evolution of commercial rice farming. An introductory section places the research in geographical and historical context. Four major sections deal in turn with studies of rice farming, value chains, and policies in Northeast Thailand, Central Laos, Southeastern Cambodia, and the Mekong Delta. The final section examines the implications for rice policy in the region as a whole.
Publisher: Springer Nature
ISBN: 9811509980
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 462
Book Description
This open access book is about understanding the processes involved in the transformation of smallholder rice farming in the Lower Mekong Basin from a low-yielding subsistence activity to one producing the surpluses needed for national self-sufficiency and a high-value export industry. For centuries, farmers in the Basin have regarded rice as “white gold”, reflecting its centrality to their food security and well-being. In the past four decades, rice has also become a commercial crop of great importance to Mekong farmers, augmenting but not replacing its role in securing their subsistence. This book is based on collaborative research to (a) compare the current situation and trajectories of rice farmers within and between different regions of the Lower Mekong, (b) explore the value chains linking rice farmers with new technologies and input and output markets within and across national borders, and (c) understand the changing role of government policies in facilitating the on-going evolution of commercial rice farming. An introductory section places the research in geographical and historical context. Four major sections deal in turn with studies of rice farming, value chains, and policies in Northeast Thailand, Central Laos, Southeastern Cambodia, and the Mekong Delta. The final section examines the implications for rice policy in the region as a whole.
Strengthening the Agricultural Research Capacity of the Less Developed Countries
Author: Josette Murphy
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agricultural assistance, American
Languages : en
Pages : 278
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agricultural assistance, American
Languages : en
Pages : 278
Book Description
Re-cultivating Agricultural Science Or what I've Learned in 40 Years of Professional Life
Author: J. Lindsay Falvey
Publisher: IID
ISBN: 098078753X
Category : Agriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
This book owes its origins to a collation of some of my publications for which a higher doctorate (Doctor of Agricultural Science) was awarded by the University of Melbourne in 2004. In that guise it was titled: Integrating Reductionist Research into International Agricultural Development: Re-conceiving Agricultural Research for Development; Technical Support for Development; Thai Agriculture; International Agriculture; Agricultural Education. It was thus an attempt to seek continuity across my research and development activities around various countries up until that time and to distill from it some conclusions that might inform future directions for international agricultural research and development. The citation from the higher doctorate read: ‘to John Lindsay Falvey who, from 30 years’ research combining technical, social, environmental, policy and historical research in the developing world, challenged the simple importing of agricultural technology. He demonstrated that indigenous knowledge and culture is critical to sustainability, food security and human development, thereby potentially benefitting millions of persons participating in international development projects.’ The citation is both an exaggeration and an understatement. It may or may not have assisted millions of persons – how can anyone know. But in another sense, the work revealed the lost element of wholeness that once characterized good science, good lives and wisdom. The information presented here is snippets from papers and books that strive to make that revelation explicit. Its partial prototype benefitted in presentation and explication from my colleagues who formed the panel for the higher doctorate deliberations, Professors David Chapman, Adrian Egan and Robert White.
Publisher: IID
ISBN: 098078753X
Category : Agriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
This book owes its origins to a collation of some of my publications for which a higher doctorate (Doctor of Agricultural Science) was awarded by the University of Melbourne in 2004. In that guise it was titled: Integrating Reductionist Research into International Agricultural Development: Re-conceiving Agricultural Research for Development; Technical Support for Development; Thai Agriculture; International Agriculture; Agricultural Education. It was thus an attempt to seek continuity across my research and development activities around various countries up until that time and to distill from it some conclusions that might inform future directions for international agricultural research and development. The citation from the higher doctorate read: ‘to John Lindsay Falvey who, from 30 years’ research combining technical, social, environmental, policy and historical research in the developing world, challenged the simple importing of agricultural technology. He demonstrated that indigenous knowledge and culture is critical to sustainability, food security and human development, thereby potentially benefitting millions of persons participating in international development projects.’ The citation is both an exaggeration and an understatement. It may or may not have assisted millions of persons – how can anyone know. But in another sense, the work revealed the lost element of wholeness that once characterized good science, good lives and wisdom. The information presented here is snippets from papers and books that strive to make that revelation explicit. Its partial prototype benefitted in presentation and explication from my colleagues who formed the panel for the higher doctorate deliberations, Professors David Chapman, Adrian Egan and Robert White.
U.S. Aid to Education in Paraguay
Author: Ronald Nicholson
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Economic assistance, American
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Economic assistance, American
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
Private Sector Evaluation
Author: Robert Culbertson
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Capitalism
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
Report on the role of USA development aid in the economic development of the Dominican Republic through the strengthening of its private sector - covers the climate for international cooperation and government policy relevant to private investment; describes policies and role of IMF, IDB, development banks, aid institutions, the role of UN specialized agencies, nongovernmental organizations, etc. Relating to technical cooperation, economic aid and training assistance. Graphs, maps, references, statistical tables.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Capitalism
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
Report on the role of USA development aid in the economic development of the Dominican Republic through the strengthening of its private sector - covers the climate for international cooperation and government policy relevant to private investment; describes policies and role of IMF, IDB, development banks, aid institutions, the role of UN specialized agencies, nongovernmental organizations, etc. Relating to technical cooperation, economic aid and training assistance. Graphs, maps, references, statistical tables.
PL 480 Title I
Author:
Publisher:
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Category : Agricultural assistance, American
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agricultural assistance, American
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
U.S. Aid to Zimbabwe
Author: Gary Wasserman
Publisher:
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Category : Economic assistance, American
Languages : en
Pages : 108
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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Economic assistance, American
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
Tunisia, the Wheat Development Program
Author: William Frederick Johnson
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agricultural assistance, American
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agricultural assistance, American
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
Policies for Agricultural Sustainability in Northern Thailand
Author: Phrek Gypmantasiri
Publisher: IIED
ISBN: 9781904035039
Category : Agricultural industries
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
Publisher: IIED
ISBN: 9781904035039
Category : Agricultural industries
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description