discussion paper
The political economy of reforming agricultural support policies
Agricultural support policies cost more than US$800 billion per year in transfers to the farm sector worldwide.
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The USAID-funded MENU Activity implemented by HarvestPlus Uganda set out to increase the production, marketing, and consumption of biofortified crops in Uganda as part of a broader effort to improve the nutritional status of 420,000 Ugandans, part
In developing countries, a substantial amount of perishable and often highly nutritious commodities, such as fruits and vegetables, are lost after harvest, mainly caused by the lack of key infrastructures, such as electricity and cold chain facili
Agricultural transformation refers to a series of changes in agriculture that both reflect and drive rising income and economic development more broadly.
journal article
The COVID-19 pandemic and food security in low- and middle-income countries: a review
We review findings from the emerging microeconomic literature on observed changes in food insecurity associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Remarkable achievements in global food security have been made in the past several decades. Food production has grown significantly and outpaced the population growth.
About the Excessive Food Price Variability Tool
About the Excessive Food Price Variability Tool
Russia rejoined the UN Black Sea Grain Initiative on Wednesday after pausing its participation over the weekend when its Black Sea Fleet was attacked off the Crimean city of Sevastopol.
discussion paper
Innovation for Agribusiness (InovAgro): Household- and market-level impacts of value chain interventions
Agriculture, in Mozambique, is characterized by production systems that are based predominantly on rainfed conditions and on low use of yield enhancing agricultural inputs.
The need for industrial development in Africa has become more pressing than ever.
Across many parts of Africa, commendable progress has been made in recent years to increase agricultural productivity; reduce hunger, malnutrition, and poverty; create new employment opportunities; and improve the livelihoods of rural communities.
brief
The risk of demand shocks in dairy value chains in Uganda: Policy lessons from the COVID-19 crisis
This policy note summarizes results of a study on the impact of COVID-19 on dairy value chains in Uganda.
This policy note summarizes results of a study on the impact of COVID-19 on maize value chains in Uganda, which are characterized by a high degree of informality.
Global food, fuel, and fertilizer prices have risen rapidly in recent months, driven in large part by the fallout from the ongoing war in Ukraine and the sanctions imposed on Russia.
The 2022 Africa Agriculture Trade Monitor, a flagship publication of AKADEMIYA2063 and the International Food Policy Research Institute, provides an overview of trade in agriculture in Africa, including analysis of short- and long-term trends and
Smallholder farmers in low and middle income countries often sell the bulk of their marketable surplus immediately after the harvest, when prices are at their lowest.
project paper
Papua New Guinea food price bulletin: July 2022
This bulletin presents food price data compiled by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and Fresh Produce Development Agency (FPDA) from markets across the country to track food price trends and inform policymakers.
About the Excessive Food Price Variability Tool The Excessive Food Price Variability Early Warning System was developed and is maintained by IFPRl's Food Security Portal (FSP).
About the Excessive Food Price Variability Tool The Excessive Food Price Variability Early Warning System was developed and is maintained by IFPRl's Food Security Portal (FSP).