Agricultural and Food Policy News Government to inject sh11b in cooperatives New Vision Government is seeking an additional funding of sh11 billion to facilitate and support cooperatives revival and development in the country, as one way to boost value addition and marketing of agricultural produce. According to trade Minister Kyambadde, government views cooperatives as being… [Continue Reading]
New at .INFO
Research News
Rio+20
The Role of Biofuels in a Green Economy
“Once viewed as a means to reduce dependence on fossil fuels,” writes IFPRI senior researchers Siwa Msangi in a new post about the role of biofuels in a green economy, it now “appears that some biofuels have a damaging effect on the environment—as well as on agricultural markets.” “Nonetheless,” he continues, “the challenge of reducing… [Continue Reading]
How Rio+20 Can Green Agriculture in South Asia
“South Asia is a paradox,” writes P.K. Joshi—the director of IFPRI's South Asia office—in a new blog post that provides Rio+20 negotiators with insight into the region’s agriculture. It “enjoys high economic growth but suffers from extreme poverty, undernourishment, and the deterioration of its natural resources.” In light of “an increasing population and rising economic growth,”… [Continue Reading]
Study Reveals How Africa can Boost Agricultural Productivity
May 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Agricultural productivity in Africa—especially Sub-Saharan Africa—has grown impressively since the mid-1980s. But the continent’s adoption of agricultural technologies and its investment in infrastructure and agricultural R&D hasn’t been as robust. In order for the continent’s policymakers to manage the challenge of a growing population and the decreased availability of land, African policymakers must craft strategic… [Continue Reading]
The Role of Biofuels in a Green Economy
May 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
“Once viewed as a means to reduce dependence on fossil fuels,” writes IFPRI senior researchers Siwa Msangi in a new post about the role of biofuels in a green economy, it now “appears that some biofuels have a damaging effect on the environment—as well as on agricultural markets.” “Nonetheless,” he continues, “the challenge of reducing… [Continue Reading]
