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Country Profile: Costa Rica |
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Agriculture and Food
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| Title: |
AGRICOLA Database |
| Resource Type: |
Database |
| Resource Language(s): |
English |
| Author: |
Various |
| Abstract: |
AGRICOLA is a bibliographic database of citations to the agricultural literature created by the NAL and its cooperators. Production of these records in electronic form began in 1970, but the database covers materials in all formats, including printed works from the 15th century. The records describe publications and resources encompassing all aspects of agriculture and allied disciplines, including animal and veterinary sciences, entomology, plant sciences, forestry, aquaculture and fisheries, farming and farming systems, agricultural economics, extension and education, food and human nutrition, and earth and environmental sciences.Describes the books, serials, audiovisuals, journal articles, book chapters, short reports, reprints, and other
resources held by NAL and its Cooperators. Search for country specific information in either the Online Public Access Catalog or the Journal Article Citation Index. |
| Affiliation: |
U.S. National Agricultural Library |
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| Title: |
AGRIS |
| Resource Type: |
Database |
| Resource Language(s): |
English French Spanish |
| Author: |
Various |
| Abstract: |
AGRIS is the international information system for the agricultural sciences and technology. The system identifies worldwide literature (both conventional and non-conventional; the so-called "grey" literature), dealing with all aspects of agriculture. Can be searched by key words including 'Cosa Rica'.
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| Affiliation: |
United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization |
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CARIS |
| Resource Type: |
Web Site |
| Resource Language(s): |
English French Spanish |
| Abstract: |
CARIS is the Current Agricultural Research Information System, which identifies projects
dealing with information on agriculture. The basic unit in CARIS is a set of data describing all the components of each single project. Can be searched by key word including ‘Cosa Rica' into search fields. |
| Affiliation: |
Food and Agriculture Organization |
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| Title: |
ELDIS - Electronic Development and Environment Information Database |
| Resource Type: |
Web Site |
| Resource Language(s): |
English |
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Electronic Development and Environment Information System (ELDIS) is a gateway to online information on development in Latin America and the Caribbean. Coverage includes social, economic, political and environmental issues. Internet resources on agriculture statistics, reports, and issue profiles for Latin America. Enter Costa Rica into the search field to locate country-specific data.
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| Affiliation: |
ELDIS |
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| Title: |
Guide to Statistical Resources - Sustainable Development Information Service |
| Resource Type: |
Database |
| Resource Language(s): |
English |
| Author: |
Various |
| Abstract: |
Sustainable Development Information Service of the World
Resources Institute is a guide to worldwide agriculture statistics,
which can be searched for Costa Rica. Includes information and connections on: |
| Affiliation: |
World Resources Institute |
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| Title: |
Informative Bulletin on the Use of By-Products |
| Resource Type: |
Report |
| Resource Language(s): |
Spanish |
| Author: |
Ing. Johnny Hernandez o la Ing. Argerie Cruz |
| Abstract: |
General Guide for the Producer |
| Affiliation: |
Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock |
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| Title: |
Organic Agriculture in Costa Rica |
| Resource Type: |
Report |
| Resource Language(s): |
Spanish |
| Author: |
Jaime E. García |
| Abstract: |
Shows results from studies of systems of organic production in Costa Rica in order to emphasize relevant aspects of the actual state and potential for development of this type of agriculture in the country. |
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