The Impact of Research in Agricultural Science & TechnologyTargeted investments in agricultural science and technology can yield enormous benefits – the question is whether the current public and private sector research activities are adequate and effective

Project: Identification and dissemination of a natural enemy (Paraguayan parasitic wasp, E. lopezi) to cassava mealybug

Cost: US$27 million Benefit: US$4500 million

project: annual returns

(as % of investment):

Nigeria: cocoa research 42

Senegal: cotton research 35

Ghana: maize research 74

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