Agricultural Science Policy
Subtitle: Changing Global Agendas (International Food Policy Research Institute)
Contributors: Julian M. Alston (Editor); Philip G. Pardey (Editor); Michael J. Taylor (Editor)
Publisher: International Food Policy Research Institute
Published: January 26, 2001
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 304
ISBN-13: 9780801866036
Subjects: Agricultural science; Agriculture & related industries; Central government policies; Business/Economics; Agriculture and state; Business & Economics; Business / Economics / Finance; Development - Economic Development; Agriculture - Agronomy; Industries - General; Business & Economics / Economic Development
First sentence: Agricultural research and development (R&amp;D), which has generated astounding increases in food production in the twentieth century, is vital to assuring food security for the burgeoning global population in the coming decades.