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Economic Development and Food Demand Changes: Production and Management Implications

Rask, Norman; Rask, Kolleen - International Farm Management Association - IFMA - 2005

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Water Management and Agricultural Development in Central Asia: Case of Uzbekistan

Gemma, Masahiko - International Farm Management Association - IFMA - 2003

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Provision of Livestock as a Catalyst for Improved Income Generation on Small Farms in Western Kenya

Juma, Alfred; Roberts, Tim - International Farm Management Association - IFMA - 2005

Many of the Groups supported had humble origins. Some were originally formed by women who got together because of their desperate situation and started 'merry go rounds' by which they each contributed a small amount of money each month and then supported members in turn either in a crisis...

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Food Security in Africa: An Agriculturalist’s Perception

Paterson, A.G. - International Farm Management Association - IFMA - 2002

The level of food security in Africa is mainly dependent on climate, poverty, national security, infrastructure and … efficiency of production. Efforts at improving food security have been aimed at providing food aid which has been a disincentive … will be a far great incentive to local development, production and consequently food security. The role of commercial …

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Theory of Reasoned Action and Its Integration with Economic Modelling in Linking Farmers' Attitudes and Adoption Behavior - An Illustration from the Analysis of the Uptake of Lives...

Rehman, Tahir; McKemey, K.; Garforth, Chris; Huggins, R.; … - International Farm Management Association - IFMA - 2003

The behavioural intentions of a sample of livestock farmers in the south-west of England towards new technologies were analysed within a Theory of Reasoned Action (TORA) framework, in order to explore reasons for the apparently low rate at which research-based knowledge is being transferred to...

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Developing Farmer Focus Groups as a Knowledge Transfer Mechanism: A Practical Experience

Barriball, Keith; Byles, Sharon; Biddick, Laura - International Farm Management Association - IFMA - 2005

The use of farmer focus groups is discussed as a mechanism for effective knowledge transfer activity, and the functionality of the focus farm contrasted with that of the demonstration farm. Key qualities of focus farmers and the essential characteristics of focus groups are summarised, as...

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The Research Programme "Networks in Livestock Farming" as a Means of Promoting Innovation in Agriculture

Kroon, Sandra M.A. van der; Zaalmink, Wim; … - International Farm Management Association - IFMA - 2005

Since the privatization of the agricultural extension service in the Netherlands and the need for a more market oriented approach, the agricultural innovation system "REE" (from Research through Extension and Education to farmers), no longer seems to provide a suitable response to the complex...

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Innovative Technology Inspires Efficiency Gains in a Broadacre Western Australian Cropping System

Fretwell, Glenn - International Farm Management Association - IFMA - 2003

This farmer utilizes cutting edge technology to drive business efficiency, profitability, along with agronomic and staff managing practices. This 5,300ha continuous cropping operation at Newdegate WA relies on advanced agronomic practices to assist the sustainability of the fragile landscape....

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A Strategic Approach to the Implementation of Precision Agriculture Principles in Cash Crop Farming

Maine, Ntsikane; Nell, Wilhelm T. - International Farm Management Association - IFMA - 2005

Precision agriculture is one of the important agricultural technologies that can assist farmers and managers in promoting long-term success. Precision agriculture can help farm managers increase their management capacity, which is of utmost importance in the highly competitive modern...

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Agrinet – Taking Technology to the Countryside

Warren, Martyn - International Farm Management Association - IFMA - 2002

For many years, the literature concerning agricultural knowledge transfer has emphasised the importance of using processes designed around the needs of the target population, rather than those of the providers. This paper reports on the AgriNet project in South West England, whose essential...

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