Event: Rural Development and Food Security Forum 2019: Transformative Changes for Rural Prosperity and Nutritious Food The Farm Crisis of 2019: History Repeats with Ag Sector Debt 28 October 2019 Farming, an essential industry segment, is a primary source of our food and related products. Many variables affect farming, including weather, general economic conditions and government intervention, just for starters. The last major farm crisis is now 40 years in the rear view, but today’s farmers are experiencing a parallel phenomenon. Disclaimer The views expressed on this website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) or its Board of Governors or the governments they represent. ADB does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this publication and accepts no responsibility for any consequence of their use. By making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area, or by using the term “country” in this document, ADB does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area. Topics Agriculture and Natural Resources