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1 Toulmin, C.; Tiffen, M. 1987. Groundwater management: equity, feasibility and efficiency. London, UK: Overseas Development Institute (ODI); International Irrigation Management Institute (IIMI). 23p. (ODI/IIMI Irrigation Management Network Paper 87/1e)
Groundwater management ; Groundwater development ; Investment ; Water availability ; Farmer participation ; Energy ; Equity ; Policy
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: ODI/IIMI 87/1e Record No: H002002)
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2 Tiffen, M.; Harland, C.; Toulmin, C.. 1988. Socio economic parameters in designing irrigation schemes for small-holders: Nyanyadzi case study report 1 - The effect of drought on water distribution and farm income on Nyanyadzi irrigation scheme, Zimbabwe. Wallingford, UK: Hydraulics Research Ltd. 59p. (Report OD107)
Water distribution ; Drought ; Irrigation programs ; Farm income ; Case studies ; Small scale systems ; Government managed irrigation systems ; Farmers' attitudes / Zimbabwe
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: P 762 Record No: H05423)
3 Scoones, I.; Reij, C.; Toulmin, C.. 1996. Sustaining the soil: Indigenous soil and water conservation in Africa. London, UK: IIED. Drylands Programme. ii, 25p. (Issue paper no.67)
Soil conservation ; Erosion ; Water conservation ; Environmental sustainability ; Social participation ; Land tenure ; Investment / Africa
(Location: IWMI-SA Call no: P 4426 Record No: H020002)
4 Scoones, I.; Toulmin, C.. 1999. Policies for soil fertility management in Africa. London, UK: DFID. 128p: ill.; 24 cm. (DFID issues)
(Location: IWMI-SEA Call no: 631.422096 G100 SCO Record No: BKK-136)
5 Toulmin, C.; Guèye, B. 2003. Transformation in West African agriculture and the role of family farms. London, UK: IIED. 84p. (IIED issue paper no.123)
Farming systems ; Households ; Farmers ; Land use ; Environmental effects ; Urbanization ; Social change ; Institutional development ; Agricultural policy ; Agricultural production ; Crop production ; Livestock ; Poverty / West Africa
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: P 6840 Record No: H034566)
6 Toulmin, C.; Guèye, B. 2003. Transformations in West African agriculture and the role of family farms. London, UK: IIED. 84p. (IIED issue paper no.123)
Agricultural development ; Mapping ; Land use ; Environmental effects ; Social aspects ; Farm size ; Households ; Institutional development ; Agricultural policy ; Agricultural production ; Livestock ; Poverty ; Trade policy ; Developing countries / West Africa
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: 338.1 G190 TOU Record No: H037253)
7 Pretty, J.; Sutherland, W. J.; Ashby, J.; Auburn, J.; Baulcombe, D.; Bell, M.; Bentley, J.; Bickersteth, S.; Brown, K.; Burke, J.; Campbell, H.; Chen, K.; Crowley, E.; Crute, I.; Dobbelaere, D.; Edwards-Jones, G.; Funes-Monzote, F.; Godfray, H. C. J.; Griffon, M.; Gypmantisiri, P.; Haddad, L.; Halavatau, S.; Herren, H.; Holderness, M.; Izac, A-M.; Jones, M.; Koohafkan, P.; Lal, R.; Lang, T.; McNeely, J.; Mueller, A.; Nisbett, N.; Noble, Andrew; Pingali, P.; Pinto, Y.; Rabbinge, R.; Ravindranath, N. H.; Rola, A.; Roling, N.; Sage, C.; Settle, W.; Sha, J. M.; Shiming, L.; Simons, T.; Smith, P.; Strzepeck, K.; Swaine, H.; Terry, E.; Tomich, T. P.; Toulmin, C.; Trigo, E.; Twomlow, S.; Vis, J. K.; Wilson, J.; Pilgrim, S. 2010. The top 100 questions of importance to the future of global agriculture. International Journal of Agricultural Sustainability, 8(4):219-236. [doi: https://doi.org/10.3763/ijas.2010.0534]
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy only Record No: H043303)
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Despite a significant growth in food production over the past half-century, one of the most important challenges facing society today is how to feed an expected population of some nine billion by the middle of the 20th century. To meet the expected demand for food without significant increases in prices, it has been estimated that we need to produce 70–100 per cent more food, in light of the growing impacts of climate change, concerns over energy security, regional dietary shifts and the Millennium Development target of halving world poverty and hunger by 2015. The goal for the agricultural sector is no longer simply to maximize productivity, but to optimize across a far more complex landscape of production, rural development, environmental, social justice and food consumption outcomes. However, there remain significant challenges to developing national and international policies that support the wide emergence of more sustainable forms of land use and efficient agricultural production. The lack of information flow between scientists, practitioners and policy makers is known to exacerbate the difficulties, despite increased emphasis upon evidence-based policy. In this paper, we seek to improve dialogue and understanding between agricultural research and policy by identifying the 100 most important questions for global agriculture. These have been compiled using a horizon-scanning approach with leading experts and representatives of major agricultural organizations worldwide. The aim is to use sound scientific evidence to inform decision making and guide policy makers in the future direction of agricultural research priorities and policy support. If addressed, we anticipate that these questions will have a significant impact on global agricultural practices worldwide, while improving the synergy between agricultural policy, practice and research. This research forms part of the UK Government’s Foresight Global Food and Farming Futures project.
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