A history of farming systems research.
A history of farming systems research. [electronic resource]
Edited by M. Collinson.
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- WallingfordUK CABI 2000
- 432pp.;
- CABI Books .
- CABI Books .
Farming Systems Research (FSR) may be defined as a diagnostic process, providing a collection of methods for researchers to understand farm households and their decision-making. Its applications use this understanding to increase efficiency in the use of human and budgetary resources for agricultural development, including research, extension and policy formulation.This book provides a detailed history of FSR. While it includes the application of FSR to developed country agriculture, its main focus is on FSR in its original role, with small-scale, resource-poor farmers in less developed countries. There are some 40 contributions from nearly 50 contributors from 20 countries, illustrating both the diversity and coherence of FSR. The book was initiated by the then International Association for Farming Systems Research and Extension (now International Farming Systems Association) and developed with support from FAO. It provides a wealth of information and insights for all concerned with agricultural development.
9781845933012
10.1079/9780851994055.0000 doi
history training extension activities Developed Countries extension research organization organization of research farmer participatory research farming systems research Developing Countries advisory services agricultural development farming systems Third World rural development Underdeveloped Countries agricultural systems agricultural research
Farming Systems Research (FSR) may be defined as a diagnostic process, providing a collection of methods for researchers to understand farm households and their decision-making. Its applications use this understanding to increase efficiency in the use of human and budgetary resources for agricultural development, including research, extension and policy formulation.This book provides a detailed history of FSR. While it includes the application of FSR to developed country agriculture, its main focus is on FSR in its original role, with small-scale, resource-poor farmers in less developed countries. There are some 40 contributions from nearly 50 contributors from 20 countries, illustrating both the diversity and coherence of FSR. The book was initiated by the then International Association for Farming Systems Research and Extension (now International Farming Systems Association) and developed with support from FAO. It provides a wealth of information and insights for all concerned with agricultural development.
9781845933012
10.1079/9780851994055.0000 doi
history training extension activities Developed Countries extension research organization organization of research farmer participatory research farming systems research Developing Countries advisory services agricultural development farming systems Third World rural development Underdeveloped Countries agricultural systems agricultural research