The Agricultural Science and Technology Indicators (ASTI) have been a global benchmark in agricultural research data collection for more than two decades. The indicators focus on investment and human capital in national agricultural research systems (NARS) and have been widely used to assess research performance and impact and to set policy and investment priorities to increase agricultural growth and productivity.
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Strengthening the Evidence Base for Agricultural Science, Research and Innovation: How ASTI Supports Agrifood Systems Transformation
16/10/2026
The fifth edition of the FAO Science and Innovation Forum (SIF 2026) will be held from 12 to 16 October 2026 under the umbrella of the World Food Forum...
Agricultural Science and Technology Indicators (ASTI): Updates and 2026 Data Collection
20/08/2026
ASTI, a global leading programme in compiling and analyzing agricultural research data for over two decades.
FAO and Partners Showcase New Approaches for Tracking Agricultural R&D at the 10th International Conference on Agricultural Statistics (ICAS X)
09/07/2026
Representatives from national statistical offices, agricultural research institutions, and international organizations gathered at the ICAS X to exchange...
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Workshop on Science, Technology and Innovation Indicators in Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Forestry (Brasília, Brazil)
01/07/2026 - 02/07/2026
ASTI, a global leading programme in compiling and analyzing agricultural research data for over two decades.
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- FAO Statistics website
- United Nations Committee of Experts on agricultural and rural statistics (UN-CEAG)
- IFPRI ASTI website
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