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.
Agricultural support policies cost more than US$800 billion per year in transfers to the farm sector worldwide.
India’s agricultural systems are increasingly affected by the adverse effects of climate change.
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