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Boy with cattle Agriculture subjectAgriculture is a key pathway out of poverty. Getting growth moving through different types of agriculture in ways that benefit poor people and generate growth in the wider economy is a major policy priority in developing countries. However, while many of the problems and solutions are well known, previous policy prescriptions for agriculture have been found wanting.

The IDS aim is to revitalise the debate on agriculture. We recognise that the complexities and contextual differences of the variety of rural settings need a more attuned approach. This is reflected in work which spans across a number of IDS teams and is conducted with partners worldwide.

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12 Mar 10 Undernutrition in Today’s World is an Unforgivable Crime

Undernutrition in Today’s World is an Unforgivable Crime

IDS Director, Lawrence Haddad, on why we must not be accomplices to the crime of child undernutrition


18 Feb 10 A Global Land Grab?

A Global Land Grab?

The Future Agricultures Consortium, based at IDS, is embarking on a new initiative to deepen knowledge on the causes and implications of land grabs.


02 Dec 09 Food, Agriculture, Development and the Role of International Institutions

Food, Agriculture, Development and the Role of International Institutions

In a recent review article of John Shaw’s book on the role of international institutions, IDS Trustee, Uma Lele reflects on their role in providing development assistance in food and agriculture.


10 Nov 09 What does the future hold for food and farming?

What does the future hold for food and farming?

The Foresight Project on Global Food and Farming Futures is asking the question 'How can a future global population of nine billion people all be fed healthily and sustainably?'


21 Oct 09 Do Small-scale Farms in Africa Have a Future?

Do Small-scale Farms in Africa Have a Future?

Contributors to a recent IDS-hosted e-debate highlighted the importance of small-scale farming in Africa and called for greater investment in rural agriculture.




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