How to overcome the challenges faced by private companies engaged in agricultural research and development

Mildred Barungi, Florence Nakazi and Francis Mwesigye

No 291796, Policy Briefs from Economic Policy Research Centre (EPRC)

Abstract: In line with their mandates, public institutions, particularly the National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO), have developed several improved technologies for crops, animals and fisheries. However, most of the developed technologies are yet to be adopted by the intended end-users. Some private companies are making significant contribution towards closing the gap between research, technology generation, dissemination and uptake by farmers. Nonetheless, private companies face various challenges, which limit their overall contribution. This brief recommends specific actions that could ease private sector engagement in agricultural research and development.

Keywords: Agribusiness; Agricultural Finance; Demand and Price Analysis; Research and Development/Tech Change/Emerging Technologies; Resource/Energy Economics and Policy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 8
Date: 2019-03-29
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.291796

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