sectors of the economy, influence government policy. In particular, this paper focuses on the rise of food prices and a … greater level of influence of a food sector lobby, relative to other political lobbies- and general consumer welfare …. Governments, when considering their objectives, must consider food security along with consumer welfare and the objectives of …

pastures for grazing yields the highest net present value. Rural households closer to abandoned pastures are the largest …

In light of the 2007-2008 global food, fuel and financial crises, ”land grabbing” has attracted media spotlight due to … notably their food or raw material supplies. But what are the impacts of this ”land grabbing” on the welfare of the most …

of irrigated crops and weaker for cereals that constitute a pillar of most countries’ domestic food security. …

for coping with food production volatility …