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Book launch: John W. Mellor on agriculture and economic transformation
Why small commercial farmers hold the key to lifting low income countries out of poverty.
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Cash transfers increase trust in local government
A cash program in Tanzania boosted villagers' confidence in local leaders and institutions.
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Climate change to adversely impact grain production in China by 2030
Modeling shows climate change-driven drought and warming will drive down yields of rice, wheat, and corn.
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Policy seminar: To feed the world, youth in agriculture required
The world’s population is will hit 9.5 billion by 2050. Meanwhile, the average age of farmers throughout Africa and Asia is currently 60. Who will feed everyone?
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Accelerating progress to meet 2030 goals to improve child and maternal nutrition
A sharp focus is needed on tracking intervention coverage and the drivers of health and nutrition outcomes to meet global goals to eliminate child and maternal nutrition by 2030.
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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.
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Measuring ecosystem services, managing progress
A new paper suggests ways that natural capital can be harnessed to help meet the SDGs.
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2018 Farm Bill: Protecting the U.S. cotton industry poses risks for developing countries
U.S. cotton farmers want new subsidies – but at what cost?
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Five ways to reduce farm distress in India
The Indian government can do more to boost incomes and reduce risks for farmers. Some suggestions.
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Incentives could create a tipping point in conservation agriculture adoption
Research in Malawi shows that farmers are more likely to adopt conservation agriculture practices when their neighbors are using them—suggesting financial incentives can help to create a virtuous circle.