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AllAfrica published a news article about the need for financial investment in the Yatta Furrow canal to sustain agricultural production by smallholder farmers. The Global Resilience Partnership, co-sponsored by IFPRI, was mentioned in the article as a vehicle to expedite grants to vulnerable people and regions in Kenya at high risk of climate threats and […]

Financial Express published a piece written by IFPRI Research Fellow Anjani Kumar about the effectiveness and efficiency of policy instruments in India subsidizing farm production.

Science Mag published an article about the congressional plan to block the planned move of two USDA research agencies. Senior Research Fellow Joseph Glauber was included in the article positing the consequences of moving the research bases.

AllAfrica wrote a piece about how the Malabo Montpellier Panel is fighting to inform agricultural stakeholders of how changing climate and extreme weather events are affecting Africa’s agricultural productivity. Director for Africa Ousmane Badiane was quoted in the article stressing the importance of irrigation to reduce poverty and eradicate hunger across the continent.

Dawn released a news article about the first-ever Punjab Food Report that forecasts Pakistan’s future crop productions.  According to research by Senior Research Fellow Stephen Davies and Research Analyst Amna Ejaz, three of the country’s primary crops in the winter season are expected to decrease in yields.

Hindu Business Line wrote an article about India’s double burden of nutrition where its population is suffering from hunger and malnutrition as well as an increase in the number of obese people. Director Shenggen Fan was quoted in the article suggesting that Indian policymakers look to its neighboring countries Thailand and Bangladesh for effective initiatives […]

The Ireland Independent published a news article about the increase of fertilizer prices in Ireland due to the fluctuation of global supply and demand.  2016 research from Senior Research Fellows Antoine Bouet and David Laborde was included in the article detailing how EU farmers have been paying excess amounts for fertilizer.

Adams on Agricutlure brought to you by PodBean interviewed Senior Research Fellow Joseph Glauber on its podcast regarding the recent G20 meeting.

The Indian Express wrote an article about the increase of the world’s undernourished population in recent years.  IFPRI researchers Channing Arndt, Derek Headey and Will Martin were quoted in the article discussing their research and econometric tools that have shown how increases in food prices have had contrasting affects among the rural poor.

Washington D.C., December 3, 2018 – The Micronutrient Forum (the Forum) and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) are pleased to announce today that IFPRI has been selected to serve as the Forum Secretariat’s host for the next three years. The Forum selected IFPRI after a public call for applicants and a rigorous review […]