Ambitious steps to control climate change may pose food security risks in the near term
Essential climate mitigation efforts, such as carbon taxes, may create problems for the food system that should be addressed, a study shows..
Agriculture & Food
How agricultural research can navigate the perfect storm
Researchers must take into account the interdependencies of an ever-more complex, interconnected, and stormy world..
Too good to be true? A model for reaching poor farmers and reducing subsidy costs in Ghana
Targeted fertilizer subsidies cost more to administer but are significantly more cost-effective than universal subsidies, IFPRI research shows..
There’s a new goal post for agriculture: It’s nutrition.
Agriculture is the base of the food system. Yet until recently its myriad effects on nutrition were often overlooked. A new book explains why that's changing..
Big data shows big promise for feeding the world
Harnessing the nascent power of large datasets to help farmers..
The 2018 Farm Bill is good news for international agricultural development
The new U.S. agriculture law authorizes a number of programs encouraging international research and cooperation..
Experts identify policy gaps in fertilizer application in India
Innovation in the fertilizer industry and in reaching farmers with best practices and knowledge are key to improving fertilizer application and crop health in India..
