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This presents 20 specially-commissioned case studies of farmer
participatory approaches to agricultural innovation initiated by
NGOs in Latin America. Beginning with a broad review of
institutional activity at the grassroots, the authors set the case
material within the context of NGO relations with the state and
their contribution to democratization and the consolidation of
rural civil society. Specific questions are raised: how good/bad
are NGOs at promoting technological innovation and addressing
constraints to change in present agriculture?; how effective are
NGOs at strengthening grassroots organizations? and how do/will
donor pressures influence NGOs and their links to the state? This
title is part of a series on "Non-Governmental Organizations"
co-ordinated by the Overseas Development Institute. To complete
this comprehensive review and critique there are two other regional
case study volumes on "Asia" and "Africa" and an overview volume,
"Reluctant Partners?". Anthony Bebbington and Graham Thiele have
published numerous journal articles between them.
This open access book describes recent innovations in food systems
based on root, tuber and banana crops in developing countries.
These innovations respond to many of the challenges facing these
vital crops, linked to their vegetative seed and bulky and
perishable produce. The innovations create value, food, jobs and
new sources of income while improving the wellbeing and quality of
life of their users. Women are often key players in the production,
processing and marketing of roots, tubers and bananas, so
successful innovation needs to consider gender. These crops and
their value chains have long been neglected by research and
development, hence this book contributes to filling in the gap. The
book features many outcomes of the CGIAR Research Program in Roots,
Tubers and Banana (RTB), which operated from 2012-21, encompassing
many tropical countries, academic and industry partners, multiple
crops, and major initiatives. It describes the successful
innovation model developed by RTB that brings together diverse
partners and organizations, to create value for the end users and
to generate positive economic and social outcomes. RTB has
accelerated the scaling of innovations to reach many end users cost
effectively. Though most of the book's examples and insights are
from Africa, they can be applied worldwide. The book will be useful
for decision makers designing policies to scale up agricultural
solutions, for researchers and extension specialists seeking
practical ideas, and for scholars of innovation.
Effective fruit production requires general knowledge of fruit
husbandry such as nutrition, propagation, pruning and training,
effects of climate and crop protection as well as specific
cultivation techniques for each fruit. Fully revised and expanded
to include organic fruit production, this new edition provides a
thorough introduction to the cultivation of fruit found throughout
the temperate and subtropical regions of the world.
This open access book describes recent innovations in food systems
based on root, tuber and banana crops in developing countries.
These innovations respond to many of the challenges facing these
vital crops, linked to their vegetative seed and bulky and
perishable produce. The innovations create value, food, jobs and
new sources of income while improving the wellbeing and quality of
life of their users. Women are often key players in the production,
processing and marketing of roots, tubers and bananas, so
successful innovation needs to consider gender. These crops and
their value chains have long been neglected by research and
development, hence this book contributes to filling in the gap. The
book features many outcomes of the CGIAR Research Program in Roots,
Tubers and Banana (RTB), which operated from 2012-21, encompassing
many tropical countries, academic and industry partners, multiple
crops, and major initiatives. It describes the successful
innovation model developed by RTB that brings together diverse
partners and organizations, to create value for the end users and
to generate positive economic and social outcomes. RTB has
accelerated the scaling of innovations to reach many end users cost
effectively. Though most of the book's examples and insights are
from Africa, they can be applied worldwide. The book will be useful
for decision makers designing policies to scale up agricultural
solutions, for researchers and extension specialists seeking
practical ideas, and for scholars of innovation.
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