Knowledge for Development newsletter, October/November 2012

Investments in science and engineering as well as the optimization of research results and indigenous knowledge can catalyse agricultural innovation and enhance the performance of agricultural value chains. Capitalising on the potential of science and technology, traditional knowledge and entrepreneurship to produce high-quality rice that benefit farmers, consumers and national economies is the focus of this new dossier. Two new lead articles as well as documents and links that provide details of the rice value chain and ways of using science and technology to boost yields and incomes are featured in this new K4D folder.