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Addis Ababa: Ethiopia could increase production of its gluten-free and nutrient-rich cash crop teff, and tap into the expanding domestic and international markets, by ramping up investments in basic research; adopting new and better technologies; improving input distribution systems; and extending markets , according to a new book launched by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) in Addis Ababa today.   “Teff makes a considerable contribution to Ethiopians’ incomes and food security, and has potential to provide […]

Tewodaj Mogues suggests US and African governments reflect on how to support food insecure populations, and makes a case for R&D in agriculture as a priority (CNN.com).

The African News Agency summarized IFPRI findings on Ethiopian farming techniques.

The Hindustan Times published an article authored by IFPRI research fellow Avinash Kishore.

SAO Director PK Joshi explains how to rejuvenate the agriculture sector in India by investing in critical infrastructure and research, improving import-export mechanisms, and integrating climate change technologies.

Washington, D.C: Usage of certified seeds, improved farming techniques and a guaranteed market for the wheat crop led to an increase in smallholder Ethiopian farmers’ wheat yields by an average 14 percent, according to a new study by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI).     “Overall, the 14 percent increase in yields is relatively substantial, since farmers were encouraged to simply use existing […]

Ernesto Tiburcio summarizes the plight of the Rohingya refugees in an article in the Mexican paper, El Universal.

IFPRI's Joseph Glauber, in an interview with Financial Times, cautions against setting up a Roosevelt-era Commodity Crop Corp, arguing several government-backed farmer protection programmes currently exist. 

At the 2018 Global Food Policy Report launch in Beijing, IFPRI's Shenggen Fan underlines the importance of free trade to achieving food security. 

Washington, DC – The rise of trade protectionism and antiglobalism around the world pose a considerable threat to global food security and nutrition. Two new reports launched in Beijing today provided critical analyses on the impact of trade disputes and protectionism on US and Chinese economies. Despite the challenging current environment, China and many other […]