The project contributes to clarifying the role of agriculture in the agri - food system , and how this sector is ... as well as agricultural and rural development investment programs by conducting and disseminating research findings ...

In seven countries , research in organic farming is part of a national research programme , in a further two countries ... rates of development of organic agriculture in different countries , and an analysis of the potential impacts of ...

Its purpose is to foster the exchange of technology and the development of research methods on animal production systems ... which involves national agricultural research agencies of Bolivia , Peru , Ecuador , Colombia and Venezuela ...

profiles were identified and drawn up ; d ) 50 researchers and extension workers were trained in the use of project ... Office in Guatemala for developing proposals for overcoming institutional limitations ; to the national agricultural ...

In seven countries , research in organic farming is part of a national research programme , in a further two countries ... rates of development of organic agriculture in different countries , and an analysis of the potential impacts of ...

total of 141 million dollars was invested for agricultural research purposes in Africa , Asia and Latin America ... so as to plan its future role in fostering research for agricultural development purposes , particularly food production ...

... bio-energy production currently comes from agricultural crops such as grains, oilseeds, and sugar, research is increasingly ... Changes in world population, economic growth, and income are most likely to alter global food demand.

Development in the organization and finance of public agricultural research in Switzerland , 19881999. ... In Investment strategies for agriculture and natural resources . ... The impact of knowledge ; annual report 1998.

Line of Action: Strengthening and Modernization of Business Management - Conduct analyses of specific agricultural production systems, in order to identify opportunities for increasing their competitiveness.

iii ) Sustainable Rural Development : The specific actions in this strategic area for IICA's National Agenda in ... to national research institutions and mechanisms ( networks ) in the evaluation of existing competencies and impact of ...