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The social dynamics of on-farm adaptive research
(IICA, 12-1993)
The paper gives some guidelines of how to conduct interviews with farmers in order to create an atmosphere in which the researcher and farmer can work for each other's benefit. This requirement is essential in the cases ...
Will small yam farmers in Jamaica adopt the mini-sett technology
(IICA, 04-1996)
This research paper is a renewed attempt to clarify the importance of farmers'social context and opinions related to embracing a technological production package. It overviews and incorporates attitudinal questions centered ...
Important IICA experiences which contribute to sustainable agricultural development in Guyana&profiles/curriculum vitae of Guytca professional staff
(IICA, 02-1997)
This project aims to support the development of an effective rural development strategy through the promotion and implementation of productive activities which build capacity and improve incomes in participating rural communities.
Programme of work for the short-term adaptive production oriented research on rice in the BRUMDEC Project
(Instituto Interamericano de Cooperación para la Agricultura (IICA), 1982)
This programme aims at correcting deficiencies by the transfer of technology and by generating information to enable the formulation of improved norms in the management of the rice crop.
Seguridad alimentaria en las Américas: Se necesita un nuevo modelo de desarrollo
(Instituto Interamericano de Cooperación para la Agricultura (IICA), 2009)
Se aborda la situación económica mundial inestable, para el 2009; la crisis financiera influyendo al mercado en la crisis de los alimentos. Se presentan varias estrategias de corto, mediano y largo plazo para resolver el ...