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The Global Food Crisis Is Here

28 October 2019
While extreme weather poses a real threat to human societies, some of the most worrying aspects of climate change are much less obvious and almost even invisible. A 1,400-page report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) explores the impacts of climate breakdown on our food…

The Tragedy of the Filipino Rice Farmers

28 October 2019
This article discusses the agricultural crisis in the Philippines, how the Rice tariffication would affect Filipino farmers, and what local governments, national agencies can do.

UN Commits to Help Pacific island Agriculture Adapt and Survive Climate Crisis

28 October 2019
The UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) pledged to work hand in hand with the people of the Pacific to improve nutrition, and mitigate the worst effects of climate change, which pose an existential threat to many island nations across the region.

Underrated Crisis in Agriculture and FIsheries

28 October 2019
The author suggests strategic agriculture and fisheries reforms to increase agricultural productivity in the Philippines. Change would need shift in agriculture and fisheries policy and the environment for agribusiness.

Why Is Asia So Food Insecure

28 October 2019
Only two countries from Asia Pacific—Singapore and Global Food Security Index measures how affordable, available, safe and up-to-standard food is across 113 countries. How can the world’s most populous region improve food security?

World Food Crisis Looms If Carbon Emissions Go Unchecked UN Says

28 October 2019
The impacts of climate change on land will raise food prices and risk widespread food instability, says the IPCC's latest report. But there are solutions.

Agriculture Needs 1991like Reforms Push

28 October 2019
Agriculture and manufacturing sectors showed signs of slowing down in 2018 in India. Four steps — income support, Centre-State action, RBI moves and change in bank attitudes — can transform the sector.

Beyond MSPs Loan Waivers Modi Govt Must Make Agricultural Market Reforms Its Top Priority

28 October 2019
For the vast majority of Indian farmers, the declaration of Minimum Support Prices without procurement has no effect on prices.

DCs Asked to Ensure Procurement of Paddy Directly from Farmers

28 October 2019
Food Minister Sadhan Chandra Majumder today asked all deputy commissioners to ensure that paddy is procured directly from farmers to meet the target of rice procurement set by the government.

Farmers Not Doing Well

28 October 2019
Low paddy prices hit growers across Bangladesh; govt yet to find an immediate fix.