Impact of Science on African Agriculture and Food Security

The need for agricultural research resources in the developing world cannot be underestimated, but the availability of such resources is often poor. This book explores the importance of impact assessment studies in Africa, and assembles evidence to pave the way for investment in agricultural research all over the developing world.

List of contents

Challenges facing African agriculture; The role of impact assessment in evaluating agricultural investments in Eastern and Southern Africa; Specific topics of impact assessment include:; Wheat and maize research in Kenya; Sorgum, millet, groundnut and sunflower research in Zimbabwe; Cassava research in Uganda; Agricultural extension in Tanzania; The Sorghum and millet research improvement programme (SMIP); Maize research in Ethiopia; Impact of the Russian wheat aphid control programme, and wine grape and technology research in South Africa.

Product details

• Authors: Ponniah Anandajayasekeram, Suresh Babu, C. L. Keswani, Mandivamba Rukani
• Publisher: Cabi
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.01.2007
• No. of pages: 310
• Series: Cabi; Cabi
• Subject: Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general)