Maize Technology Development and Transfer - A GIS Application for Research in Planning in Kenya (Hardcover)

Scientists at the Kenya Agricultural Research Institute (KARI) have developed powerful new tools to improve the effectiveness of their maize research, enabling the rapid development and successful transfer of maize technology in Kenya. The Kenya Maize Data Base Project (MDBP) was established in 1992 with the help of the Rockefeller Foundation, the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) and the US Agency for International Development. This has allowed scientists to use advanced technology to prioritize and evaluate maize research options more effectively, by taking into account such variables as climatic effects and the socioeconomic conditions of farmers. This book describes in detail the development and application of the MDBP, which uses spatial analysis to integrate data from Geographical Information Systems (GIS) with the results of biological experiments, socioeconomic statistics (including interviews with farmers) and agroclimatic information. This provides a powerful planning tool for targeting new technology to the needs of farmers. The book contains sections on survey methods, ex ante research evaluation and priority setting, and patterns of maize technology diffusion and the impact of research. It concludes with a synthesis of the MDBP results and assessment of future choices. This book is essential reading for maize agronomists, crop modellers, agricultural and development economists, extension workers and planners.

General

Imprint:	Cabi Publishing
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	June 1998
Editors:	R.M. Hassan
Dimensions:	244 x 172 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	256
ISBN-13:	978-0-85199-287-7
Categories:	Books > Business & Economics > Economics > Development economics Books > Computing & IT > General theory of computing > General Books > Computing & IT > Applications of computing > General Books > Business & Economics > Industry & industrial studies > Primary industries > Agriculture & related industries Books > Earth & environment > Geography > Cartography, geodesy & geographic information systems (GIS) > Geographical information systems (GIS) Books > Earth & environment > Geography > Cartography, geodesy & geographic information systems (GIS) > Remote sensing Books > Professional & Technical > Agriculture & farming > Crop husbandry > Cereal crops Promotions
LSN:	0-85199-287-0
Barcode:	9780851992877

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