Este libro busca describir y validar respuestas tecnológicas en la cadena de valor con productores de yuca, papa, aguacate y tomate, para contribuir al acceso y a la disponibilidad de alimentos, respondiendo de manera directa a la seguridad alimentaria y nutricional (SAN). Para esto, se ha puesto en marcha una estrategia a partir de los denominados Consorcios Locales de Investigación e Innovación Agrícola (CLIITA), los cuales representan redes locales/territoriales de innovación desde la generación o validación de una tecnología a partir de la demanda de los productores y otros actores de la cadena agroalimentaria
This book represents the proceedings of the FAO international technical conference dedicated to Agricultural Biotechnologies in Developing Countries (ABDC-10) that took place in Guadalajara, Mexico on 1-4 March 2010. A major objective of the conference was to take stock of...
Grants for agricultural innovation are common but grant funds specifically targeted to smallholder farmers remain relatively rare. Nevertheless, they are receiving increasing recognition as a promising venue for agricultural innovation. They stimulate smallholders to experiment with improved practices, to become...
The report specifically analyses the NIS in Peru and Colombia in the coffee and dairy sectors due to their economic importance for both countries and the large percentage of small producers in these sectors. In order to analyse the NIS,...
In this book, the authors assessed the role of biotechnology innovation for sustainable development in emerging and developing economies. This book compiles studies that each illustrate the potential, demonstrated value and challenges of biotechnology applications for sustainable agricultural innovation and/or...
Cette publication offre de nombreux exemples concrets détaillant différentes manières de réengager les jeunes dans le secteur agricole. Elle montre à quel point des programmes éducationnels sur mesure peuvent offrir aux jeunes les compétences et la perspicacité nécessaires pour se...