The land rush in the last five years has raised the need to monitor and build country case studies on global land grabs to expose the nature of the phenomenon. This compilation of seven case studies from
This report contributes to the lively debate on investments in agriculture by focusing on the crucial role of smallholder agriculture for food security and by tackling the complexity of smallholder production
The gradual withdrawal of the state from agricultural markets and the emphasis on the role of the private sector has meant the entry of corporate and multinational agencies through the opening up of procurement,
This paper examines the emergence of specific commodity complexes and transactional forms in eight interior districts in Tamil Nadu focusing on gherkins, marigold, broiler, cotton and papaya. Their growing
The state government is ready with the draft of the Contract Farming Act that will be discussed at a Cabinet meeting here on December 8, say sources. The Act is likely to be passed by the Vidhan Sabha
Strong rural organizations like producer groups and cooperatives are crucial to hunger and poverty reduction. They allow small producers to play a greater role in meeting growing food demand on local,
<p> <span id="itro1">This bill has been drafted by Goa Law Commission to prevent sale of agricultural land to non agriculturists. It proposes to conserve water bodies too and deals with the aspect of
Agriculture continues to be the predominant component of the national economy and a principal means of livelihood for two thirds of country's population living in the rural areas. Hence, it occupies central
Bangladesh is planning to take lease of huge amounts of land in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania for farming aiming at ensuring its food security as well as creating jobs for its farmers. President Zillur Rahman was apprised of the developments in this regard by the newly appointed Bangladesh Ambassador to Kenya, Wahidur Rahman, at Bangabhaban here on Monday.
Also asks for changes in APMC law to incorporate private players. The panel appointed by the Union agriculture ministry to suggest reforms in marketing of farm produce will suggest that states governments reduce the security deposit for the contract farming. It will also ask for changes in the Agricultural Produce Marketing Committee (APMC) law to incorporate private players in providing infra
