Progress 01/01/09 to 12/31/09
Outputs
OUTPUTS: The outputs included 5 major activities. The first activity was the implementation of an Executive Development Program in the area of Food and Agri-Business Management. Part one of the course was offered in June 2009 in India and Part two in Ithaca during July 2009. Second activity included the teaching of IARD course (IARD 402) during fall 2009 which included 14 lectures (2 credits) offered to 60 students at Cornell of which 13 were from Tamil Nadu Agricultural University in India. These students took this course as a part of their MPS degree requirement in food science and plant breeding. The second part of the course (IARD 602) is a 3 credit hour course which comprises of a field trip to India followed by class lectures during spring 2010. The third activity included the delivery of a workshop in Hyderabad, India during November 2009 on seed development. Over 50 mid and senior executives from both the private and public sector from 11 countries were represented. The fourth activity included providing technical support to agricultural biotechnology projects (Bt eggplant; Late Blight resistant Potato) in India and Bangladesh. The fifth activity focused on human resource development. Several faculties from Bangladesh, India were hosted as visiting faculty and trained in areas such as plant breeding; molecular biology; extension; agri-business management; marketing; food safety and regulatory issues. PARTICIPANTS: Not relevant to this project. TARGET AUDIENCES: Not relevant to this project. PROJECT MODIFICATIONS: Not relevant to this project.
Impacts
The outcomes/Impacts were increased opportunities for students and faculty from all participating universities to engage in an innovative learning program that addresses the changing needs of agriculture and rural development in India. Case studies developed as a part of teaching continue to be used by faculty and national programs in their respective institutions. Cornell students experience the challenges of working in international agriculture and rural development. The program continues to provide excellent linkages for Cornell faculty and students for research and joint projects in developing countries (India, Bangladesh, Uganda, Philippines, Ghana, Peru, Costa Rica, Honduras and others). The Agri-Business Management Program addressed major issues in the Indian and global food and agri-business, which led to new partnerships between India and U.S. private and public sectors.
Publications
- No publications reported this period
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Progress 01/01/08 to 12/31/08
Outputs
OUTPUTS: Three major activities were carried out under this project. Activities one and two were a two-part course in the field of International Agriculture and Rural Development (IARD) 402 and 602 focusing on India and Thailand, and activity three was an Agri-Business Management Program. The first part of the IARD course (IARD 402) included 14 lectures (2 credits) offered to students at Cornell; in India to students at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University in Coimbatore, the University of Agricultural Sciences in Dharwad, Aharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University in Hyderabad and G.B. Pant University for Agriculture and Technology in Pantnagar; and in Thailand at the Kasetsart University, Chiang Mai University, King Mongkut's Institute of Technology and Khon Kaen University. Lectures to Indian and Thailand students were made available by both video streaming technology, CD-ROMs, Blackboard website. The second part (IARD 602), was a 3-credit-hour course comprised of a field trip to India and Thailand for 20 days in January. A total of 87 students from Cornell, India and Thailand participated in this section of the course to develop theme group papers in the areas of agricultural systems, food processing and global marketing, animal science, and agricultural development and rural infrastructure. At the end of the field trips all students worked on presentations and project papers which were presented to faculty mentors in Cornell, India, and Thailand. The third activity was an Agri-Business Management Program which included a 10-day program in India followed by a 10-day visit to Cornell and agri-business firms in upstate New York. A total of 75 mid- to senior-level policy makers from India's public and private sector participated in this program. PARTICIPANTS: Not relevant to this project. TARGET AUDIENCES: Not relevant to this project. PROJECT MODIFICATIONS: Not relevant to this project.
Impacts
The outcomes/Impacts were increased opportunities for students and faculty from all participating universities to engage in an innovative learning program that addresses the changing needs of agriculture and rural development in India and Thailand. Students experienced an interactive learning environment during the India and Thailand field trip. The process of learning through field visits interspersed with video-lectures was very intensive and increased the knowledge gained through traditional course work and lectures. The countries of India and Thailand benefited from the program as students shared their group project papers with senior government policy makers. Data from these papers are being used to formulate new strategies affecting fisheries, the poultry industry, horticulture, post harvest and allied areas of agri-business. The Cornell faculty continues to learn from this program and revises its curriculum to address international needs. Cornell students experience the challenges facing developing country agriculture and rural development, and because of this experience, students receive better preparation for global job markets. The Agri-Business Management Program addressed major issues in the Indian and global food and agri-business, which led to new partnerships between India and U.S. private and public sectors.
Publications
- No publications reported this period
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Progress 01/01/07 to 12/31/07
Outputs
Three major activities were carried out under this project. Activity # 1& 2 was a two-part course in the field of International Agriculture and Rural Development (IARD) 402 and 602 focusing on India, and an Agri-Business Management Program. The first part of the IARD course (IARD 402) included 14 lectures (2 credits) offered to students at Cornell, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, University of Agricultural Sciences- Dharward and Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University. A total of 40 students from Cornell participated in this section of the course. Lectures to Indian students were made available by both video streaming technology and CD-ROMs. The second part (IARD 602), was a 3-credit-hour course comprised of a field trip to India for 20 days in January. A total of 60 students (35 from Cornell and 25 from the three State Agricultural Universities (SAUs) visited four southern states (Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra) to develop theme group papers
in the areas of agricultural systems, food processing and global marketing, animal science, and agricultural development and rural infrastructure. At the end of the field trips Cornell and Indian students interacted via video conference and presented their project papers to faculty mentors in India and Cornell. The third activity was an Agri-Business Management Program which included a 10-day program in India followed by a 10-day visit to Cornell and relevant agri-business firms in upstate New York. A total of 75 mid- to senior-level policy makers from India's public and private sector participated in this program.
Impacts
Increased opportunities for students and faculty from all participating universities to participate in an innovative learning program that would help address the changing needs of agriculture and rural development in India. Students experienced an interactive learning environment during the India field trip. The process of learning through field visits interspersed with video-lectures and video-conferences was very intensive and increased the knowledge gained through traditional course work and lectures. The nation of India benefited from the program as students shared their group project papers with senior government policy makers. Data from these papers are being used to formulate new strategies affecting fisheries, the poultry industry, horticulture, post harvest and allied areas of agri-business. The Cornell faculty continues to learn from this program and revises its curriculum to address international needs. Cornell students experience the challenges facing
developing country agriculture and rural development, and because of this experience, students receive better preparation for global job markets. The Agri-Business Management Program addressed all major issues in the Indian and global food and agri-business, which led to new partnerships between India and U.S. private and public sectors.
Publications
- No publications reported this period
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Progress 01/01/06 to 12/31/06
Outputs
Three major activities were carried out under this project. A two-part course in the field of International Agriculture and Rural Development (IARD) 402 and 602 focusing on India, and an Agri-Business Management Program. The first part of the IARD course (IARD 402) included 14 lectures (2 credits) offered to students at Cornell, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, University of Agricultural Sciences- Dharward and Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University . A total of 240 students participated in this section of the course. Lectures to Indian students were made available by both video streaming technology and CD-ROMs. The second part (IARD 602), was a 3-credit-hour course comprised of a field trip to India for 20 days in January. A total of 60 students (35 from Cornell and 25 from the three State Agricultural Universities (SAUs) visited four southern states (Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra) to develop theme group papers in the areas of agricultural
systems, food processing and global marketing, animal science, and agricultural development and rural infrastructure. At the end of the field trips Cornell and Indian students interacted via video conference and presented their project papers to faculty mentors in India and Cornell. The third activity was a Agri-Business Management Program which included a 10-day program in India followed by a 10-day visit to Cornell and relevant agri-business firms in upstate New York. A total of 75 mid- to senior-level policy makers from India's public and private sector participated in this program.
Impacts
Increased opportunities for students and faculty from all participating universities to participate in an innovative learning program that would help address the changing needs of agriculture and rural development in India. Students experienced an interactive learning environment during the India field trip. The process of learning through field visits interspersed with video-lectures and video-conferences was very intensive and increased the knowledge gained through traditional course work and lectures. The nation of India benefited from the program as students shared their group project papers with senior government policy makers. Data from these papers are being used to formulate new strategies affecting fisheries, the poultry industry, horticulture, post harvest and allied areas of agri-business. The Cornell faculty continues to learn from this program and revises its curriculum to address international needs. Cornell students experience the challenges facing
developing country agriculture and rural development, and because of this experience, students receive better preparation for global job markets. The Agri-Business Management Program addressed all major issues in the Indian and global food and agri-business, which led to new partnerships between India and U.S. private and public sectors.
Publications
- No publications reported this period
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