South Korea – Asia-Pacific Association of Agricultural Research Institutions (APAARI) https://www.apaari.org Sat, 10 Aug 2024 06:01:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.apaari.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/cropped-APAARI-Logo.fw_-32x32.png South Korea – Asia-Pacific Association of Agricultural Research Institutions (APAARI) https://www.apaari.org 32 32 South Korea’s National Agricultural Research System (NARS) supported its transition towards a more sustainable and resilient agrifood system at home and abroad https://www.apaari.org/south-koreas-national-agricultural-research-system-nars-supported-its-transition-towards-a-more-sustainable-and-resilient-agrifood-system-at-home-and-abroad/ Thu, 13 Jun 2024 10:06:08 +0000 https://www.apaari.org/?p=86611

South Korea is sharing its unique experience of a rapid transition from “developing” to “developed” country, with the strong role of the National Agricultural Research System (NARS) in its agrifood development. The fruits of South Korea’s rapid advancement in the agrifood sector, specifically due to partnerships, investments and political support for its NARS, are now paving the way for innovative solutions that address the challenges of climate change, food security and sustainability in other developing countries. This story showcases the crucial role that collaboration and knowledge sharing can play in driving progress and creating impactful change. Through effective partnerships and a commitment to driving innovation, South Korea’s NARS model has supported the country’s successful transition from development aid recipient to a donor and contributed to a more sustainable and resilient future in the country and beyond. Read more

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GOOD PRACTICE NOTE ON INSTITUTIONAL INNOVATIONS-3: Shaping Farmers for Tomorrow: Innovation in Agricultural Education in South Korea https://www.apaari.org/good-practice-note-on-institutional-innovations-2-shaping-farmers-for-tomorrow-innovation-in-agricultural-education-in-south-korea/ Fri, 22 Dec 2023 07:28:05 +0000 https://www.apaari.org/?p=86021

The Korea National University of Agriculture and Fisheries (KNUAF)’s innovative program is helping South Korea overcome issues relating to its ageing rural population while simultaneously developing elite human resources to establish and promote a highly competent agriculture sector. Since its inception, the KNUAF has been producing young highly competent professionals to manage its high tech agriculture either as entrepreneurs or farm managers. KNUAF has developed a unique program that selects youth who are willing to take up farming and fisheries, provides them hands on experience with farming, support them in establishing a startup of their choice and provide continued support for another 7-10 years after they graduate. This holds several lessons for countries trying to attract and retain their youth in agriculture, says Dr. Song Yong-sup in this Good Practice Note.

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For the previous notes:
Good Practice Note on Institutional Innovations 1
Good Practice Note on Institutional Innovations 2

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