Abstract
Agriculture faces several unexpected challenges at global level but in low income countries these challenges are particularly acute as the agriculture represents the dominant part of their economy. Food and water shortages can lead to further unrest and wars. There is significant international consensus around the set of normative goals (SDGs) for food and water security in the changing climate. Yet the visions materialization calls for bridging to local practices and conditions (1-3). Development Research Conference ‘Global Visions and Local Practices Development Research in a Post-2015 World was held in Stockholm (4). What is the best way to design helping programs? How should the academic institutions interact? What is the role of knowledge production in the new policy context? In order to reduce vulnerability of the countries to climate change agricultural technologies should be environmentally friendly (i), ensure high productivity (ii) and be suitable for small-holder farmers adaptation (iii). These goals can only be achieved via development of innovative interdisciplinary technologies.
Highlights
Agriculture faces several unexpected challenges at global level but in low income countries these challenges are acute as the agriculture represents the dominant part of their economy
What is the best way to design helping programs? How should the academic institutions interact? What is the role of knowledge production in the new policy context? In order to reduce vulnerability of the countries to climate change agricultural technologies should be environmentally friendly (i), ensure high productivity (ii) and be suitable for small-holder farmers adaptation (iii)
Dr Timmusk research group presented their results on application of native soil bacteria application for crop water productivity and soil structure improvement
Summary
Agriculture faces several unexpected challenges at global level but in low income countries these challenges are acute as the agriculture represents the dominant part of their economy. Of Forest Mycology and Plant Pathology, P.O Box 7026, SE-75007 Uppsala, Sweden, Tel No: 018-672727; E-mail: salme.timmusk@slu.se There is significant international consensus around the set of normative goals (SDGs) for food and water security in the changing climate.
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