The latest news from the agricultural sector

2018-05-08

Could a U.S. – China trade war lead to a new wave of land grabs?

A battle over trade could shift global soybean markets, generating a wave of impacts around the world that developing countries should prepare for. Read more

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2018-03-26

Unleash the power of young Africans: Supporting the farmers of tomorrow

The average age of farmers worldwide is 60+. How to bring young people into African agriculture. Read more

2018-02-08

Agriculture is key for economic transformation, food security, and nutrition

To make the large leaps that raise living standards and reduce hunger and malnutrition, begin with agriculture. Read more

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2012-11-26

Bad deals for poor people?

During the past 10 years governments, agricultural firms, and investors have been quietly buying or leasing land in other countries for agricultural use. Read more

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2010-07-20

Credit Where Credit is Due

Most of the world's rural households lack the reliable and affordable finance they need to make a living. Smallholder farmers tend to live in remote areas, where retail banking is limited and... Read more

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