1997-1998 financial crisis, poverty rates in the region have been consistently declining. Agriculture played a key role by … smallholders into modern food markets and creating jobs in agriculture and agroindustry. As incomes rise and countries urbanize … seed systems. Third, access to markets and finance regulations are two areas where regulation in the region is particularly …

(that is, family farmers). Setting up a comprehensive national agriculture risk management strategy (and subsequent plan and … shocks. In this regard, most stakeholders in Brazil agree that existing agriculture risk management programs in Brazil should …