agriculture will become increasingly scarce, degraded, and vulnerable to the effects of climate change. In many poor countries …, agriculture accounts for at least 40 percent of GDP and 80 percent of employment. At the same time, about 70 percent of the world …'s poor live in rural areas and most depend on agriculture for their livelihoods. World Development Report 2008 seeks to …

Transforming agriculture in Africa is not simply about helping Africa; it is essential for ensuring global food … security. But Africa s agriculture is also of critical importance when it comes to meeting the world s future needs for food …

study. A second volume provides more detailed discussion on the Government of India Sugar Policy (Annex A), development …

Punjab has played a pioneering role in Indian agriculture. Three key challenges face Punjab agriculture - restoring …