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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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In North India, unforgiving heatwaves have reduced the yield and quality of wheat this year (Scroll.In) 

June 09, 2022


Scroll.in published an article that discussed climate changes in India. In the 2022 Global Food Policy Report researchers warn that climate change may push 9 crore Indians towards hunger by 2030 due to a decline in agricultural production and disruption in the food supply chain. Climate change increases the likelihood and intensity of heatwaves, which in turn impact the agricultural sector as is seen in the case of Punjab. Also published in News Now (UK), Flipboard.com, New Delhi Central Press Syndicate. 

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