Managing Global Resources for a Secure Future

2017 Annual Meeting | Oct. 22-25 | Tampa, FL

195-5 Accelerating Increases in Sustainable Agriculture Productivity.

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See more from this Session: Symposium--Special Session Symposium--The U.S. Global Food Security Strategy: Enhancing Resilience, Increasing Productivity, and Improving Nutrition through Agricultural Research

Tuesday, October 24, 2017: 9:35 AM
Tampa Convention Center, Ballroom A

Vara Prasad, Sustainable Intensification Innovation Lab, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS
Abstract:
Building on the lessons of the Feed the Future Initiative, a broader, more integrated approach to integrating farm production issues with livelihood considerations is needed. This session will highlight some success stories from FTF projects and outline needs going forward. 

See more from this Division: Special Sessions
See more from this Session: Symposium--Special Session Symposium--The U.S. Global Food Security Strategy: Enhancing Resilience, Increasing Productivity, and Improving Nutrition through Agricultural Research