Research Programme on Biological Resources in Agriculture

The Co-operative Research Programme (CRP) aims to strengthen the scientific knowledge that informs policy decisions on sustainable use of natural resources in agriculture, food, forests and fisheries.

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>> Research Fellowships and Conference Sponsorship 
>> Challenges for Agricultural Research (publication and conference)

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Improving Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation Systems - conference proceedings

23-Feb-2012

As demand for food rises along with the pressure on finite natural resources, how can government policies be aligned towards increasing agricultural innovation and improving productivity? A recent OECD conference shared experiences and ideas from Europe, China, India, Africa, United States, Latin America, Australia and New Zealand. This publication presents papers and discussion points from the conference.

CRP Research Fellowships and Conference Sponsorships - Results of the 2012 Call for Applications

12-Jan-2012

After the 2012 call for applications, 10 conferences and 32 international research fellowships have been retained by the Co-operative Research Programme for funding.

Agricultural Knowledge Systems: is there a role for the CRP?

12-Dec-2011

The 2011 open forum session of the Governing Body of the Co-operative Research Programme was dedicated to Agricultural Knowledge Systems (AKS). There was a presentation on Intellectual Property Rights issues in AKS and Country Case Studies on the evolution of science and innovation in New Zealand and the United Kingdom.

Challenges for Agricultural Research: conference proceedings

03-Feb-2011

Agricultural research faces new issues, from food security to ecological concerns to land use. Recent progress and future challenges in agricultural research were discussed at a conference organised by the OECD Co-operative Research Programme (CRP) and held in Prague in April 2009 with the co-operation of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Czech Republic. This book is a collection of papers from the conference.

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