Agricultural extension system

Strategy of Agricultural Technology Commercialization from Governmental Research Institutions to the Public in Taiwan: An International Perspective

Hsueh-Shih Lin
ABSTRACT Modern agricultural research outcomes include: plant breeder’s rights, patents, copyrights, trade secrets, etc. This report describes the common international methods used in agricultural technology commercialization, in comparison with the strategy carried out in Taiwan for...
Country: Taiwan Topic: Agricultural extension system
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Strategy for Protecting Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) Related to Invention and Research Results in Fisheries in Japan

Akihiko Okuno
ABSTRACT Japan seems to be doing successfully in terms of intellectual property (IP) protection and commercialization of innovation in the field of IT, electronics, machinery and chemistry, but not so successful in the field of agriculture, forestry and fisheries. Therefore, over the last 10 years...
Country: Japan Topic: Agricultural extension system
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Current Progress and Future Strategy of Technology Commercialization in the Agricultural Sector of Korea: An International Perspective

Jae Jak Nam
ABSTRAT Over the past two decades, the world economy has become more globalized. Agribusiness in developing countries has been gradually exposed to harsh challenges from foreign competitors in the local market. The capacity building of agribusiness firms has been critical to diminish and...
Country: Korea Topic: Agricultural extension system
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Smart Farmer Development Project in Thailand

Hnin Ei Win
INTRODUCTION The Smart Farmer Development project was introduced to 12.6 million farmers in 2013. It is one of the development projects under the Ministry of Agricultural and Cooperatives’ (MOAC) policies. The main objective of that development project is to improve the livelihood of the...
Country: Thailand Topic: Agricultural extension system
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State Surrounding the Cooperative Farm Extension Service

Kunio Nishikawa
INTRODUCTION  The Cooperative Farm Extension Service (CFES)[1] in Japan has engaged in the guidance and extension of new agronomy technology on farmers after WWII. The central and prefectural governments have jointly managed this service in such a way that the former covers necessary budget...
Country: Japan Topic: Agricultural extension system
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