Technological Innovation and Sustainable Intensification

TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION AND SUSTAINABLE INTENSIFICATION

Publications
February 17, 2021
Achieving sustainable agricultural practices: From incentives to adoption and outcomes
The pressure to achieve global food security demands that we rethink current production systems and shift rapidly toward more sustainable models. New IFPRI/PIM/Ceres2030 policy brief explains.
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Events
November 13, 2020
Investing in Farmers: Results and key lessons of the Agriculture Human Capital Investment Study
The project focused on the formation of agriculture human capital, particularly the skills of smallholder family farmers, including women and youth.
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Events
November 12, 2020
WEBINAR: Transforming Seed Marketing – Lessons from Ethiopia
The growing Direct Seed Marketing system is helping more farmers gain access to new seeds and traits than ever in Ethiopia’s history.
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Blog
September 2, 2020
Exploring farmer adoption of conservation agriculture using a lab-in-the-field approach
There is a lack of experimental evidence showing whether conservation agriculture can deliver benefits to smallholder farmers in developing countries.
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Events
September 2, 2020
Agricultural Extension: Global Status and Performance in Selected Countries
Virtual launch of a new book examining agricultural extension and advisory services approaches on the global, regional, and selected country levels.
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Publications
August 21, 2020
ASTI in retrospect: New series of ASTI program notes
Agricultural Science & Technology Indicators (ASTI) celebrates its 20th anniversary. A new series of ASTI notes marks this important milestone.
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Blog
July 22, 2020
Policy options to improve access to quality seed in Vietnam
A new paper examines Vietnam’s regulatory regime surrounding planting material of vegetatively propagated crops, discussing ways for improvement of the current system.
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News
July 9, 2020
A systems approach for supporting inclusive agricultural research and innovation systems
A new interactive guidebook aims to help researchers and practitioners design and implement innovative capacity development activities.
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Events
May 20, 2020
Investing in Farmers. Agriculture Human Capital Investment Study
Investment in agricultural producers is urgent for meeting the SDGs. This webinar will share key lessons and recommendations from a global research study on the issue launched by FAO, IFPRI and PIM.
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