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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.

April 7: COVID-related labour costs, ag’s super power, Sask’s budget, and trade with China (Real Ag Radio – Sirius) 

April 08, 2021


Real Ag Radio Sirius XM (Canada & US Rural Radio) interviewed senior research fellow Joseph Glauber. Glauber discussed (beg. At 27:40) climate issues in the “trade” file and how the ag community is more open to how agriculture can do things to mitigate greenhouse emissions. People have seen the extremes in weather & this is concerning. China is changing policies that are more climate-friendly. In the U.S. there is talk of using subsidies to adopt policies that sequester carbon, lower GHG. The question is whether these emissions are recognized, are there standards? 

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