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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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IFPRI currently has more than 480 employees working in over 70 countries with a wide range of local, national, and international partners.

US Midwest agriculture sector could be affected by agriculture leader election loss (eFeedLink) 

November 05, 2020


eFeedLink published an article on the state election of Representative Collin Peterson’s house seat. It could negative affect the Midwest grain belt. Agriculture leaders said Peterson’s loss could move agriculture expenditure away from a region affected by the US-China trade war. Senior Research Fellow Joseph Glauber said Peterson could be appointed as the Secretary for the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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