Promotion of Research and Funding from Lab to Land: Opportunities and Challenges for Innovated Agriculture

Abstract

Funding and promotion of "lab to land" research typically comes from government agencies focused on agriculture and technology transfer, including dedicated grants for applied research projects aimed at directly impacting farmers on the ground; this often involves collaborations between research institutions, extension services, and private sector partners to ensure the developed technologies are readily adopted by farmers. The paper describes the ‘Lab to land approach, achievements and experiences, lessons learnt and major constraints with Value-added knowledge practices and innovations.

Keywords: Value-added knowledge practices and innovations lab, land