The UK Government’s Foresight Programme has released an in-depth analysis of the future of land use in the UK, examining the challenges faced over the next fifty years. The study, which was carried out over two years, examines the interaction of human use of land with natural processes, highlighting agriculture as ‘probably the single most
In West Africa, a history of deficiencies in maize production is being addressed by a series of workshops to educate farmers on sustainable crop and natural resource management.
A partnership between the USAID-funded Agribusiness and Trade Promotion (ATP) project and CropLife Africa Middle East was set up last year to help farmers in the West African
At the World Economic Forum 2010, a new initiative to accelerate growth in sustainable agriculture was announced. The project, ‘A New Vision for Agriculture’ aims to enhance public-private collaborations among stakeholders throughout the industry.
Indicating the role of agricultural investment in the recovery of the global economy, the initiative was set up by industry, governments, multilateral
On 12th February 2010, a global conference took place in Washington D.C. looking at how the world can address future food security issues. Tackling the problems of population growth, climate change, and water scarcities, the conference discussed recommendations for developments in the agriculture industry.
A panel of experts was composed of:
Dr. Robert Paarlberg, Professor at Wellesley
Food and agriculture should be prioritised in the UK Department of International Development’s (DfID) plans to tackle global poverty, a new report into food security has recommended. Citing from the World Bank, the ‘Why No Thought for Food?’ study reveals that economic growth from agriculture generates twice as much poverty reduction than any other sector.
The
A new study by ODI suggests that whilst international mitigation efforts against climate change may challenge the traditional growth agenda for developing countries, such policies could provide new opportunities for the agricultural sector. Stressing the importance of adapting and creating climate resilient growth strategies, particularly in poor countries that rely heavily on agriculture and are
