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The Times (Malawi) published an article on how Low access to input and output markets for legumes has been outlined as one of the major issues hindering the growth of the trade. An IFPRI report (see the recorded brown bag: Understanding the factors that influence cereal-legume adoption amongst smallholder farmers in Malawi) shows that limited access to output […]

Papua New Guinea National published an op-ed by IFPRI staff—Research fellow Emily Schmidt, Senior Research Fellow Xinshen Diao, and Division Director Paul Dorosh (Development Strategy and Governance Division)– on ways COVID-19 has impacted urban and rural households throughout Papua New Guinea (PNG). Looking ahead, policymakers and development practitioners must continue to mitigate COVID-19 impacts on PNG households, as well as monitor other potential agricultural […]

Economist published an article on the status of the manufacturing sector in Africa. Young Africans are optimistic about the future as they turn to manufacturing to create and produce much-needed products. (One man has created inexpensive ventilators to treat COVID-19 and is the recipient of awards for that work). This optimism cuts against established wisdom, where researchers have suggested that […]

Business Wire has published an article on how healthcare markets look for poultry in a global setting. Poultry production is not only an important source of subsidiary income but also provides nutritional security to the people. The government, recognizing the significance of the poultry sector, is taking efforts for the betterment of this sector and to deal […]

Global Diaspora News published an article on a conference to take place March 22-25. In the lead-up to the UN 2021 Food Systems Summit, multi-sector leaders will come together to discuss the latest trends and investment opportunities into game-changing innovations for more sustainable and resilient food production systems in the Middle East region. The panel […]

NHK World interviewed Shenggen Fan and others as part of a documentary on forests, oceans, climate, and biodiversity. NHK reports that we are facing a crisis. Without major changes over the next decade, their destruction will be irreversible, leading to more abnormal weather and deadlier pandemics. What must be done to ensure our planet remains livable? The Tokyo […]

The Statesman (India) published an article on malnutrition and its long-term effects. Malnutrition has an irreversible effect on health and human development. The initial 1,000 days of one’s lifespan, from the day of conception till he/she turns two years of age, are considered as a critical ‘window of opportunity’ when poor nutrition can result in stunted growth, […]

Indian Express published an article stating that small farmers face several challenges in getting access to inputs and marketing facilities. A number of innovative institutional models are emerging and there are many opportunities for small and marginal farmers in India.  Senior research fellow Devesh Roy and his IFPRI co-authors have undertaken a comparative study of FPOs (farmer producer organizations) in […]

Business Recorder published an article stating that the Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research in Pakistan. According to the minister, Pakistan needs to upscale its technology to provide better products to small, medium, and large farmers for the betterment of the agricultural outcome of the country. This comment was made at the meeting of the […]

Bendigo Advertiser published an article stating that Joe Biden and the global coronavirus pandemic could be triggers for much-improved stability, transparency, and negotiation in international agricultural trade. Despite the export and import pipeline frustrations and demand surges caused by COVID-19, the pandemic has resulted in some surprising gains in global food trade co-operation. Senior research fellow Will Martin said […]