The dissemination process of agricultural research and development (R&D) results has somewhat different characteristics from that of typical R&D results. However, these characteristics are not adequately considered on the basis of an examination of the current performance system, the resulting management plans, and strategies for the application and dissemination of the results of agricultural R&D in Korea. The performance evaluation indicator exposed the problem of the inadequate consideration of the characteristics of each of these areas, particularly the lack of unified R&D-related institutions and the inadequacy of the system to monitor outcomes. To address these shortcomings in the agricultural R&D programs in Korea, the policies pertaining to agricultural R&D performance, results management, and dissemination in the U.S. and Japan were examined. Based on these investigations, we proposed strategies to improve the agricultural R&D policies in Korea.

• Chung Han Kang(Program of Regional Information and Undergraduate Students, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University) ☎
• Jung Hun Moon(Program of Regional Information and Research Institute, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University)
• Nam Jung Kim(Program of Regional Information and Research Institute, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University)
• Young Duk Yun(Based on these investigations, we proposed strategies to improve the agricultural R&D policies in Korea)
• Sung Chul Lee(Program of Regional Information and Research Institute, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University)