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David Spielman

David Spielman is the director of IFPRI’s Innovation Policy and Scaling Unit and has been with the institute since 2004. His research agenda covers a range of topics including agriculture and rural development policy; agricultural science, technology, and innovation; plant genetic resources and seed systems; agricultural extension and advisory services; and community-driven rural development.

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Since 1975, IFPRI’s research has been informing policies and development programs to improve food security, nutrition, and livelihoods around the world.

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Spotlighting the rising stars: Neglected crops in saline areas in a changing climate (Mongabay)

August 09, 2019


Mongabay reported on the potential for underutilized crops to sustain agricultural production in marginal areas, which could be especially useful under changing conditions due to climate change. The article quoted David Spielman, who explained that there are opportunities to integrate these crops, especially given global precedents of integrating new crops with traditional cereal cultivation systems.

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