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Information and communication technologies for sustainable agriculture

Indicators from Asia and the Pacific

Year of publication 2013

Pages 122

Author Sylvester, G. (ed.);Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (Bangkok)

Product type Book (stand-alone)

ISBN 9789251081075

Series title RAP Publication

Series number 1020-6221|1014-2789|18194591|0428-9560

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) The demand for food is expected to increase by over 60 percent over the next 40 years as the global population reaches 9 billion. FAO estimates that 91 percent of the increase in food production needed to meet this demand must come from yield increases based on advancements in agricultural research, and its application and transmission to farmers through effective research-extension linkages. Half a billion small family farms produce most of the food consumed in developing countries, but their p roductivity is generally lagging. The success of developing countries in increasing agricultural productivity will strengthen the resilience of food markets, enhance food security and promote sustainability. This publication examines the role of information and communication technologies, information and communication management, and information knowledge management for agricultural research development (AR4D) among countries in the Asia-Pacific region.

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