Agricultural research and extension programs have been built in most of the world's
economies. A substantial number of economic impact studies evaluating the contributions of …

This book explores the risks and benefits of crops that are genetically modified for pest
resistance, the urgency of establishing an appropriate regulatory framework for these …

During the last half-century, advances in crop production came from expansion in areas
irrigated from more intensive application of fertilizers and crop protection chemicals, and …

Consider a powerful new technology most people in rich countries do not need or even
want: genetically engineered agricultural crops, otherwise known as genetically modified …

This report is about building institutions that support markets which promote growth and
reduce poverty. It analyzes the myriad of institutions--formal and informal, public and private …

Precision Agriculture in the 21st Century: Geospatial and Information Technologies in Crop
Management | The National Academies Press Skip to main content Navigate to Help Ordering …

A total of 289 studies of returns to agricultural R&D were compiled and these provide 1821
estimates of rates of return. After removing statistical outliers and incomplete observations …

Climate change assessments which have considered climate impacts of a 2xCO 2 climate,
using models of the global agricultural system, have found small impacts on overall …

We examine the distribution of welfare from the introduction of Bt cotton in the United States
in 1996. The welfare framework explicitly recognizes that research protected by intellectual …

This report contains a review of the literature on the role of agricultural research and
development in fostering innovation and productivity in agriculture. The review seeks to …