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Harvesting change: Harnessing emerging technologies and innovations for agrifood system transformation

Global foresight synthesis report










Alexandrova-Stefanova, N., Nosarzewski, K., Mroczek, Z.K., Audouin, S., Djamen, P., Kolos, N. & Wan, J. 2023. Harvesting change: Harnessing emerging technologies and innovations for agrifood system transformation  Global foresight synthesis report. Rome. FAO and Cirad. 




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