Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 73 Document Number: C03536
Notes:
AGRICOLA IND 88058315, In: Proceedings of the VIth World Congress of the International Association of the Agricultural Librarians and Documentalists : agricultural information to hasten development : Held 3-7 March 1980, Manila, Philippines. Los Banos, Laguna, Philippines : Agricultural Librarian Association of Philippines, Agricultural Information Bank for Asia, 1981. p. 13-19.
Bose, P.C. (author / Information Systems Officer, Agricultural Research Information Centre, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi) and Information Systems Officer, Agricultural Research Information Centre, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi
Format:
Journal article
Publication Date:
1981-12
Published:
International
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 79 Document Number: C04550
Cowell, Robert L. (author), de Datta, S.K. (author), and de Datta: Head, Department of Agronomy, International Rice Research Institute, Los Banos, Philippines; Cowell: Visiting Associate Editor, Office of Information Services, International Rice Research Institute, Los Banos, Philippines
Format:
Conference paper
Publication Date:
1981
Published:
International
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 76 Document Number: C03984
Notes:
In: Agricultural information to hasten development : Proceedings of the VIth World Congress of the International Association of Agricultural Librarians and Documentalists, held at the Philippine International Convention Center, Manila, Philippines; 3-7 March 1980. Los Banos, Laguna, Philippines : Agricultural Libraries Association of the Philippines; Agricultural Information Bank of Asia, 1981. p. 3-11
Cummings, Ralph W., Jr. (author / Agricultural Economist, Rockefeller Foundation) and Agricultural Economist, Rockefeller Foundation
Format:
Conference paper
Publication Date:
1981
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 80 Document Number: C04616
Notes:
INTERPAKS, In: Workshop on Linkages Between Agricultural Research and Farmers in Developing Countries; 1981 May 13-14. New York, NY : Rockefeller Foundation, 1981. 25 p., Begins with an overview of the technology development process which includes 3 principal action agents: a) the research service, b) the extension service, and c) the farmers. Points out the significant influence the service institutions and government policies have on the process. Delineates some of the weaknesses seen in the effectiveness of the various types of agents and points out the key variables in the technology development process. Raises the issues that need resolution for better linkages between agricultural research systems and the farmer. Outlines some objectives to be pursued in accelerating agricultural development. Points out the information needed on agro-climatic conditions, social and cultural characteristics, institutional and infrastructural development programs. Presents strategies for technology development through discussion of the interrelated components of generation, assessment and diffusion. Discusses the role organizations play in the process and the need to identify alternative means of implementation. Concludes with a section on the implications for assistance from donor agencies.
