Agricultural Research and Productivity Growth

Description

Agricultural research can be broadly defined as any research activity aimed at improving productivity and quality of crops by their genetic improvement, better plant protection, irrigation, storage methods, farm mechanization, efficient marketing, and a better management of resources. Agricultural productivity is measured as the ratio of agricultural outputs to agricultural inputs. This book focuses on agricultural research and productivity growth. This book looks at results, methods, and data on international agricultural productivity for a better understanding of long-run trends and the policies that determine them. By presenting an international assessment of total factor productivity growth in agriculture, it provides a response to the rising global scarcity of agricultural production. Essential reading for researchers, policy makers and students.