Sorghum and millet are important for human consumption in marginal rainfall regions, for low income consumers in other regions and for beer production in Zimbabwe. After independence the research and policy emphasis on sorghum shifted towards communal farmers, from red-seeded to the white-seeded ...
Anandajayasekeram, P.
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Martella, D.R.
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Sanders, J.
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Kupfuma, B.
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[Impact of sorghum research and Development in Zimbabwe: The case of SV 2]
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Impact of sorghum research and Development in Zimbabwe: The case of SV 2
This study analyses the impact of cotton research and Development in Zimbabwe from 1970 to 1995. A benefit-cost analysis calculated a 47% rate of return to cotton R&D investments and showed that the investments in past cotton R&D were profitable. The assessment of the institutional impact showed ...
Mudhara, M.
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Anandajayasekeram, P.
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Kupfuma, B.
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Mazhangara, E.P.
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[Impact assessment of cotton research in Zimbabwe: 1970-1995]
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Impact assessment of cotton research in Zimbabwe: 1970-1995
Maize was introduced in Tanzania in the 16th century but research on appropriate varieties and management practices did not get underway until the 1940s. In 1974, a National Maize Research Program (NA{RP) was established to co-ordinate maize research. During 1974-1994 the NM RP released 15 variet...
Moshi, A.J.
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Anandajayasekeram, P.
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Kaliba, A.
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Martella, D.
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Mwangi, W.
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Shao, F.M.
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[Economic impact of maize research in Tanzania]
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Economic impact of maize research in Tanzania
The first chapter outlines the emerging challenges faced by agricultural R&D sectors and how paradigms are evolving in response to these changes and challenges. The second chapter traces the evolution of agricultural extension thinking and practice. It highlights some generic problems faced at va...
Anandajayasekeram, P.
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Puskur, Ranjitha
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Workneh, Sindu
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Hoekstra, Dirk
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[Concepts and practices in agricultural extension in developing countries: a source book]
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Concepts and practices in agricultural extension in developing countries: a source book