Written question asked by Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 3 February 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 4 April 2005. It was answered by Hilary Benn (Labour) on Monday, 4 April 2005 on behalf of the Department for International Development.

Dept for International Development

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, if he will list the technology transfers effected by his Department in each of the last three years.

Answer: Tom Brake: To ask the Secretary of State for International Development if he will list the technology transfers effected by his Department in each of the last three years. [215315] Hilary Benn: DFID funds research which generates a wide range of new or improved agricultural and other technologies, which are transferred to farmers and users in developing countries. These transfers occur over a period of years, rather than in a single year. Recent examples include the use of animal traction techniques for improved efficiency (Bolivia, Kenya and Zimbabwe) and seed priming on farms (soaking seeds in water before sowing) for improved crop establishment and higher yields (25 countries). Further information on DFID's research programmes is available on the DFID website: www.dfid.gov.uk. Details of natural resources and infrastructure research and technology projects are included on two databases: www.narsis.org and www.infrastructureconnect.info.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 432 c1208W; 215315
Session: 2004-05
Subjects: Agriculture Developing countries Department for International Development Technology Research
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk