Embrapa Technological Information

The unit is responsible for the organization, qualification, production and availability of technical and scientific information produced by research, so that they may be assimilated and implemented by the diverse sectors of the society. The unit uses up-to-date information and communication technology in its activities and elaborates information products such as video-tapes, books, and softwares, among others, formatted in the language and appropriate vehicle targeted to its publics. It supports the transfer of technology by organizing and coordinating technical events and creating technical, scientific and socio-economic databases.

Activities

• Identification of information markets and implementation of strategies for technology transfer
• Treatment and information accessibility for the society
• Organization and access of technical, scientific and socio-economic databases through print and electronic media

Services

• Technical assistance in the pre and post-production phases of technical and scientific edition
• Electronic and printed production
• Communication activities for technology transfer
• Development of joint ventures with public and private organizations to enable technology transfer

Products

• Books, video-tapes and CD-ROMs on agriculture, livestock breeding, agro-industry and the environment. Examples: Atlas of the Environment; Rural Video Collection; Collections "Criar" (Breed), "Plantar" (Plant), "Saber" (Know) and Frupex. Children's book; book on the Amazon Fruits which won the Jabuti 1998 Award
• Periodicals/Journals: "Pesquisa Agropecuária Brasileira" (Brazilian Agricultural and Livestock Breeding Research) and "Cadernos de Ciência e Tecnologia" (Science and Technology Journal)