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Asian ideas sought as small-scale farmers face challenges of globalisation

Submitted by Mike on Thu, 28/01/2010 - 11:21

Small scale producers, agribusiness entrepreneurs, researchers, nongovernmental organisations and others from across Asia, will gather in India next week to suggest solutions to the challenges confronting smallholders in global, regional and national markets.

Road to recovery: mapping a sustainable economy

THE WORLD has a unique but brief opportunity to tackle several major challenges together. Evidence of the linked causes of financial, energy and climate crises – and not just their symptoms – is on the table.

Balanced diet includes local and imported food, say IIED, Oxfam

Submitted by Mike on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 12:13

Western consumer concern over climate change can do more harm than good if it cuts demand for food produced in developing nations.

Western consumer concern over climate change can do more harm than good if it cuts demand for food produced in developing nations, warns a new book

Global network to help African farmers navigate globalised markets

Submitted by Media Ed on Wed, 02/12/2009 - 14:47

The network will gather producers, business people, nongovernmental organisations and others from across the global South to produce knowledge that can inform better policies and practices.

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