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Fruchthandel (Germany) announced that the University of Gottingen has approved a new graduate school program, “Sustainable Food Systems.” IFPRI scientists along with other international partners are involved and work with the program to train doctoral students. 

The Nation Online (Malawi) published an article stating that an assessment by the Agriculture Policy Research Africa (Apra) showed the government’s failure to enforce the minimum farm-gate prices, has led to most traders not complying and eventual losses for farmers. According to the assessment report, done by Economist Stevier Kaiyatsa and others, the purchasing prices that traders use are below the […]

Business AM Live (Nigeria) published an article that stated the resurgence in coronavirus infections in Europe and the US has resulted in new versions of lockdowns. This represents a major setback to growth, and it signals the stalling of the recovery of the world’s economy on the back of the global pandemic that could see the Nigerian economy, businesses, and […]

There will be more agricultural problems in 2021 than in 2020, according to FAO (El Observador)  November 9  El Observador (Uruguay) published an article stating that the cumulative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the sector will be felt more strongly next year. The pandemic has highlighted the fragility of the agri-food systems in Latin America and the […]

FAO (The Americas) published a statement on comments made by the organization at the closing seminar of a high-level conference. The pandemic has highlighted the fragility of the agri-food systems of Latin America and the Caribbean but has created a unique opportunity to rebuild and transform them. The Program Manager for Latin America and the Caribbean at IFPRI, Eugenio Díaz-Bonilla, warned […]

China Daily published an article describing how the COVID-19 lockdowns have changed how consumers purchase foods. Online shopping is now the norm in Southeast Asia, as governments throughout the region have enforced lockdown and social distancing measures to check the spread of the virus. However, these measures have temporarily disrupted the supply of food from farms to […]

Il Sole 24 published an article stating that technology, innovation, and education can defeat hunger. Several recent reports focus on agriculture and production and how to fight food insecurity. One study, Ceres2030 suggests that donors will have to spend an average of another US$14 billion a year by 2030, which equates to doubling current spending on food security and nutrition. Senior […]

Kvartha.com published an online article suggesting that if raising the age of marriage could benefit women’s empowerment. In India, the Prime Minister announced that a committee had been appointed to study the issue of malnutrition in girls and determining the correct age for marriage, and that a decision would be taken immediately, including raising the marriage age of girls. An IFPRI […]

La Red 21 (Uruguay) published an article stating that more than 100 experts from various international development organizations including IFPRI are seeking joint solutions to recover post-pandemic, agri-food systems in the LAC. A key aspect for the new agri-food systems that the region must promote is that they guarantee healthy and healthy food for all: Director […]

eFeedLink published an article on the state election of Representative Collin Peterson’s house seat. It could negative affect the Midwest grain belt. Agriculture leaders said Peterson’s loss could move agriculture expenditure away from a region affected by the US-China trade war. Senior Research Fellow Joseph Glauber said Peterson could be appointed as the Secretary for the U.S. Department of […]