VoxDev published a research-based commentary by Tanguy Bernard (Professor of Economics, University of Bordeaux; Senior Research Fellow, IFPRI), Sylvie Lambert (Chaired Professor, Paris School of Economics), Karen Macours (Professor, Paris School of Economics), and Margaux Vinez (Senior Economist, World Bank) looking at how promoting modern seed varieties accelerated the deforestation o
An article in the Malawi Nyasa Times reports that the Institute of Public Opinion and Research (IPOR), donated tree seedlings worth MK6.6m to communities around the Zomb
Urdu Point (Pakistan) published an article on the launch of the
Freshers Live reports that the burning of crop residue, a customary practice by Punjab and Haryana paddy growers has led to an estimated economic loss of over $30 billion annually.
Nairobi: Over 80 participants gathered today in Nairobi for an event entitled ‘Reaching Small-Scale Women Farmers with Innovative Climate Resilience Strategies.' The discussion focused on the challenges reported by women farmers in Kenya when it comes to accessing agricultural information, how these challenges intensified during the COVID-19 pandemic, and possible approaches that could bridge this gendered information gap.
Indian Express published an article stating that IFPRI along with ICRISAT has developed climate-smart agriculture (CSA) investment
Uniforma published an article about the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences (FCA) conference on "Adaptation of agri-food policies for sustainable
Daiji World (India) published an article on how the demand for better air pollution management is gaining ground, Punjab and Haryana, both prominent granaries, stare at crop residue burning with
Farmers Weekly (South Africa) published an article on how the degradation of the land had forced their livestock to compete with local wildlife for the fast-diminishing water supplies and gr
Reuters published an article stating that around the world, efforts to set aside land for conservation are being squeezed by the ravages of climate change impacts including wor
International Migration Forum produced a podcast of a co-hosted a
TIME Magazine published an article about how Sri Lanka and its economic turmoil have brought the South Asian nation to a point of instability precipitated by its disastrous shift to organic farming—posing new questions about the viability of sustainable agriculture.
Tasting Table published an article stating that according to IFPRI, supplies of sunflower oil which makes up 13 percent of the edible oils used in kitchens around the world today, continue to
The Conversation published an op-ed written by research fellow Oliver Kiptoo Kirui who described the debate Kenyans are having.
Dhaka Tribune published an article stating that government subsidies transfer $620 billion per year to the farm sector worldwide.
Fremont News Messenger (USA) published an article that stated concerns over how Vladimir Putin might respond to Western sanctions against Russia following its invasion of Ukraine has fo
Wired published an article about how millions of tons of grain may not make it out of Ukraine this year. The shortfall could spread hunger and civil unrest worldwide. Russia and Ukraine are Europe’s breadbasket.
CNA (Asia) reported on how families and businesses in Singapore might see prices of some goods rise amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Ag Fund News published an article stating that Agriculture receives $520 billion in “environmentally harmful subsidies” each year, second only to the fossil fuel industry’s $640 billion. Forestry gets $155 billion, while fishing is paid $50 billion.