Technology and Innovation in World Agriculture: Prospects for 2010-2019

This report assesses the potential for agricultural productivity growth through technology and innovation from 2010 to 2019.

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The research method involved a review of historical data on agricultural total factor productivity (TFP) growth, an analysis of the organization of agricultural science and technology, and an assessment of new technologies for crop and livestock production. The study also examined the contributions of public and private research to agricultural productivity and evaluated the prospects for new technologies.

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The report evaluates prospects for enhancing agricultural productivity via technological advancements and innovative farming techniques for the period 2010-2019, focusing on developed countries and selected developing nations. It reviews historical agricultural total factor productivity (TFP) growth, the organization of agricultural science and technology, and new technologies for cereal, oilseed, potato, and livestock production. Contributions of public and private research to productivity are summarized, and future technologies developed by the private sector are evaluated. The paper concludes that while challenges exist, ongoing public and private research efforts will continue to yield new technologies for farmers.

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Categories: 2010 time horizon | 2010s time horizon | Developing Countries geographic scope | English publication language | Global geographic scope | Oecd Countries geographic scope | Transition Economies geographic scope | agricultural productivity | agriculture | cereal production | crops | environmental | environmental concerns | farming techniques | innovation | livestock | livestock production | oilseed production | potato production | private research | public research | technology | technology advancement