The role of agricultural extension in the transfer and. Korea has always strived for a world free from hunger and. The integrated approach to biotechnology management should include research, policy, regulations, technologytransfer, commercialization, and communication aspects. Additional details of research can be found in the report for the parent project 05000004401500d the ecological areawide management of leafy spurge. Integrating agricultural research and technology transfer. The benefits depend on how the technology is trans ferred, the speed of transfer, and the degree of govern ment policy influence on technology transfers. Agricultural production per capita declined by 22% from 1971 to 1984, and the share of african government spending devoted to agricultural tdt declined by 37% from 1971 to 1991. Usdas madeinamerica research gives us new technology that creates business opportunities and private sector jobs in both agriculture and other sectors, perdue said. China agricultural technology transfer project english abstract. Pdf agriculture is the mainstay of the ethiopian economy. The model used here identifies an agricultural knowledge system consisting of four components set in a larger context figure 1. Agriculture biotechnology, biosafety and technology transfer.
Few would argue with the proposition that technological innovation lies at the heart of successful agricultural development. Technology transfer for agriculture growth in africa african. Challenges of agricultural technology transfer and productivity increase in the sudan article pdf available in international journal of technology policy and management 42 january 2004 with. Experiences with technology transfer in agriculture legumes onfarm testing nurseries legoften in india. Nagy, mumtaz ahmad, and rakesh basant agricultural economic report no. Facilitate integrated soil, nutrient, and pest management e. The perceived effectiveness of agricultural technology.
Issues in technology transfer developing technologies suitable for africa is only one step in helping increase food production. The results showed that agricultural extension workers are playing a major role in the transfer of agricultural technologies to farmers. Strengthening agricultural technology transfer and. Chinese agriculture technology demonstration centres in. Today, usda broadly defines technology transfer as the adoption of research outcomes i. However, the growth of the sector is constrained by different factors. This paper therefore highlights the sources of information to rice farmers, and the perceived effectiveness of various agricultural technology transfer extension methods that are being used by the stakeholders of the agricultural extension delivery system in northern ghana. Technology transfer is the mechanism by which the accumulated knowledge developed by a specific entity is transferred wholly or partially to another one to allow the receiver to benefit from such knowledge unido, 2004. Usda lacks a statement of goals, action to achieve stated goals, and systems to evaluate results against desired outcomes. Agricultural research service office of technology transfer.
In another sense, technology transfer is to improve the technological capability of business enterprises in developing countries. They preferred to produce crops they were accustomed to especially food crops. Pdf agricultural knowledge and technology transfer. Free outlines of extension methodologies for transfer of agricultural technology communication communication models forms of communication extension programme planning principles of programme planning monitoring and evaluation of extension programme. Pdf challenges of agricultural technology transfer and. Extension methodologies for transfer of agricultural. Transfer of technology and knowledge sharing for development science, technology and innovation issues for developing countries. Technology transfer under this specific cooperative agreement focused on a special session at the society for range management. Relevant institution for technology transfer in agriculture key sectors partnership for technology transfer lessons learn t from the past experiences. International transfer of agricultural technology agecon search. International technology transfer in agriculture i naldc. These are the areas which apec forum is expected to contribute for the enhancement of agricultural technology transfer and training. Technology transfer an overview sciencedirect topics. South korean strategy for agricultural technology transfer.
This calls for successful technology transferanother area where the united states has expertise to share. Technology transfer strategies for small farm mechanization technologies in the philippines fernando o. Technology transfer for agriculture growth in africa. Ratings for the agricultural technology transfer project for china were as follows. This requires an integrated approach towards the use and management of biotechnology so that science and regulations can coevolve, and society can benefit from modern biotechnology. Department of agriculture annual report on technology. Technology transfer for agricultural growth in africa 5 the author is a division manager, agriculture and rural development department, central and west region. Agricultural technology transfer to developing countries. Pdf agricultural knowledge and technology transfer systems in. The research used primary data collected from 671 smallholder farmers.
Agricultural extension and that is the basis of the transfer of agricultural technologies to farmers and to persuade farmers to adopt those agricultural techniques. To be effective, a technology policy must succeed in breaking the ties with foreign companies, tastes and products which technology dependence has built up. The early years of the green revolution heralded a new era of technology adoption and increasing productivity in agriculture. However, approaches and methodologies in technology transfer and commercialization vary depending on agricultural commodities and specific. Challenges of agricultural technology transfer and productivity increase in the sudan. A chain link approach to technology generation and transfer can strengthen. An innovative approach to agricultural technology development333 646 consortiums partners. Feed the future ghana agriculture technology transfer project. Those technologies also must be adapted and disseminated among the african people. Afterward, a case study on how to conduct an fto analysis will be presented. Korea has always strived for a world free from hunger and poverty, and will participate actively in the. Agricultural research and technology transfer policies for. Private investment in agricultural research and international technology transfer in asia carl e.
Agricultural technology transfer preferences of smallholder. Agricultural research has supplied farmers with new and improved. Agricultural technology transfer and training in malaysia. Technology development and transfer in agriculture s n nigam and c l l gowda1 abstract technology development is a response of scientific knowledge to the changing needs of consumers, farmers, community, country, and world trade. An innovative approach to agricultural technology development and transfer in india mohinder s. One of the goals of this chapter is to shed light on the freedomtooperate fto and riskmanagement issues that are critical to scientists. Chapter 3 the context of extension in agricultural and. Agricultural research and technology transfer policies for the 1990s american agriculture. The feed the future ghana agriculture technology transfer project 202018 increased the availability and use of agricultural technologies to maximize and sustain productivity in northern ghana. This is the primary objective of technology transfer in agriculture and the basis for advancing rural development. In the late 1960s and early 1970s there was a need to increase total production by intensive agriculture. Free outlines of extension methodologies for transfer of agricultural technology communication communication models forms of communication extension programme planning principles of programme planning monitoring and evaluation of extension programme extension teaching. Adoption and impacts of improved maize production technology. Pdf although sudan is a predominately agricultural economy, crop productivity is extremely low and does not exceed 30% of the level attained in.
Productivity enhancement may itself be of limited value to such communities. The secretary released usdas annual technology transfer report, which listed the technology produced through research either conducted or supported by usda. The challenges to technology transfer efforts center on developing indigenous capacity to generate and adapt agricultural technology to local conditions. Extension methodologies for transfer of agricultural technology language. Agricultural technology development and transfer in africa. Africa has neglected agriculture and agricultural technology development and transfer tdt over the past twenty years. The author wishes to acknowledge the valuable comments received from mr. Usda technology transfer report highlights made in.
Whereas, technology in postharvest operations which allow more efficient processing and storage. The objectives of agricultural technology transfer in china are. Pdf challenges of agricultural technology transfer. The project was funded by feed the future initiativeusaid. Technology transfer and diffusion in developing economies. Consultative group on international agricultural research cgiar a international maize and wheat improvement center cimmyt, mexico city, mexico. Agricultural biotechnology an overview sciencedirect. The projects of agricultural technology transfer in china have given chinese farmers opportunity to learn in great detail about a major vast national endeavor, to solve and. South korean strategy for agricultural technology transfer to developing countries case of rural development administration paper outline access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food is the right of everyone. Research and technology adoption in a changing agricultural sector for the handbook of agricultural economics david sunding and david zilberman david sunding is cooperative extension specialist, department of agricultural and resource economics, university of california at berkeley. Technology transfer helps increase agricultural produc tivity, cut production costs, and lower consumer prices. Rapid assessment could do more through ppp engaging communities in.
The focus of the workshop was the adoption of technologies that have the potential to contribute to sustainable farming systems. The objective of this research study was to assess the sources of information on two improved agricultural and livestock technologies barley variety and feed blocks as well as the efficacy of numerous agricultural technology diffusion means introduced in the livestockbarley system in semiarid tunisia. Creating incentives and providing assistance to investors to encourage the transfer of technology. Agricultural extension is the process of carrying the technology of scientific agriculture to the. Amongo agricultural machinery division and agricultural mechanization development program, institute of agricultural engineering college of engineering and agroindustrial technology. Research and extension systems 5 food security concerns. Strengthening agricultural technology transfer and commercialization rural development experts have been espousing about agricultural technology transfer and commercialization being complimentary stimulators of rural economic growth. The term agricultural technology transfer is used to describe the process of formally transferring new agricultural discoveries, improved practices or innovations that may result from research institutions into the agricultural sector.
China agricultural technology transfer project english. Pray and keith fuglie november 2001 with contributions from joseph g. How technology transfer takes place in this new environment, the role of the traditional network of international agricultural research centers. Fy 2016 annual report on technology transfer fy16 page 5 technologytransfer functions are critical to accelerating utility of public research and development investments, creating economic activity, and in job creation and sustainable economic development. A multidimensional model of agricultural technology transfer for the public sector knowledge management the public sector continues to be largely responsible for knowledge management that is, articulating national needs, matching them to scientific opportunities, mobilising available technology, and adjusting them to farmers needs. We will then provide an overview of iprelated technology transfer tt. Chinese agriculture technology demonstration centres in southern africa.
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