The Sustainable Intensification of Smallholder Farming Systems - Couverture rigide

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 178676430X ISBN 13 : 9781786764300

Editeur : Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited, 2020

Synopsis

This volume reviews recent research on effective support to improve smallholder livelihoods. After discussing the economics of smallholder farming, the book looks at access to key inputs before assessing ways of improving extension and other services to support sustainable production practices.

A propos du livre

À propos des auteurs

Dr Dominik Klauser is a Senior Program Officer at the Syngenta Foundation for Sustainable Agriculture (SFSA) which supports resource-poor small farmers in developing countries. Dr Klauser works on identifying and scaling solutions that benefit the sustainable intensification of smallholder farming systems, such as new crop varieties, seed technologies and sustainable agronomic practices.

Dr Mike Robinson is Chief Science Advisor the Syngenta Foundation for Sustainable Agriculture (SFSA). He was formerly a Senior Technology Analyst for the Syngenta Corporate Strategy and Technology Group and has extensive experience of managing global collaborative research projects between the public and private sectors in bioscience.

Professor John Derera is the Head of Breeding at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA). Formerly, Global Head of R&D at Seed Co Group and Professor of Plant Breeding, at the African Centre for Crop Improvement, University of KwaZulu-Natal, in South Africa. A specialist in plant breeding operations, seed systems, quantitative & biometrical genetics, modern breeding, process improvement, and building research organisation. He has researched extensively on crop stress tolerance, weevil and aflatoxin resistance, bio-fortification, seed systems and germplasm enhancement. He has a keen interest in capacity building, policy and seed value chain analysis. His achievements include numerous publications, graduated many PhD & MSc students, and a recipient of Africa's 20 Most Influential Plant Breeders Award by SAPBA.

Joyce Gikera is the Supply Chain and Operations Manager at Qualibasic Seed Company. She has over 10 years of experience in seed and agrochemical supply chain, project management, process improvement and quality management with vast knowledge of business trade across East and Southern Africa. She has wealth of experience from both local and multinational companies. Joyce holds Bachelor's degree in Business Administration (Finance, Supply Chain and Operation Management), a Project Management Professional (PMP), and a Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K). She's currently completing a post graduate degree in Strategic Management.Joyce is passionate about agriculture development by ensuring timely availability and supply of quality and affordable seed across Africa.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited
• Date d'édition: 2020
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 178676430X
• ISBN 13: 9781786764300
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 466
• Éditeur: Klauser Dr Dominik, Robinson Dr Mike
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