Cornell University/Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
Experiential Learning in Globalization and Agriculture in India
State:
New York
Country:
India
Award Date:
2004
Award Amount:
$300,000.00
Cost Share:
$641,407.00
Other Partners:
Sathguru Management Consultants, Hyderabad; Maharasthra Hybrid Seed Company, Ltd, Jalna; University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwar; Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University, Rajendranagar, A.P.; International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics, Pattancheru; Indian Council for Agricultural Research, Delhi
This partnership is implementing an innovative program on experiential learning in globalization and agriculture, encouraging public-private sector linkages to boost Indian agricultural productivity, exports, and rural incomes. Jointly created curricula will address relevant agricultural development issues and generate a cadre of skilled, globally aware graduates. The partners will introduce a course, “Agriculture in Developing Nations: India,” to be taught both in India and the United States. The course will illustrate for Indian and U.S. students and policy makers the changes necessary in agricultural policy and technology to improve productivity and promote competitiveness and integration in a global economy. The partners will also implement an executive agribusiness management program focusing on technology transfer opportunities and issues in agriculture and food product commercialization, food retailing and supply chain management, and international food marketing standards and World Trade Organization regulations.