The issue of climate change has at long last made its way into mainstream policy discussions in the United States. However, the focus both in the United States and internationally has been on reducing energy production and transportation emissions. This has led the media, policy makers and the...

The thrust of agricultural policy during the sixties and seventies was towards restriction on trade. While this might have been the justified in the years of shortages the present trend towards surplus production of foodgrains necessitates a review of such restrictive policies. Also agricultural...

As the population grows, so does the conflict between demand for agricultural productivity and the need to maintain healthy ecosystems. Unfortunately, this concern alone does not motivate the agricultural industry to operate in a more environmentally friendly manner, nor is it an industry that...

The main aim of this study is to analyze the constraints faced by the farmers in cultivation of major crops in Udham Singh Nagar district of Uttarakhand. The study is based on personal interview with 100 farmers of the district. The study finds that the major financial, situational and marketing...

Adoption of new farm technology is very crucial for agricultural productivity and development. Farmers’ perception of new agricultural technology influences their decision to adopt the same. The main aim of this study is to examine the socio-economic status of farmers and their perception...

This paper reviews the recent economic performance of the Ugandan economy, with a particular emphasis on the impact of the reform program on agricultural development and poverty. The constituent elements of the reform program in place since 1987 are described, and the resulting impact on the...

This paper aims to examine good public policies to shape limits for patentability of subject matter and investigates a common strategy among applicants to complement intellectual property protection for plants: the registration of breeder’s rights including for native plants. Hence, the...

Food systems are expected to ensure food security and nutrition for a growing population. While food insecurity is more acute in developing countries, OECD countries are also affected. The current high-level of food prices could push more people into poverty and hunger. Governments have a role...

The ecological transition and food and energy crises have revealed the issue of inner areas which, despite their vulnerabilities, seem to have become strategic in Italy. The renewed attention to inner areas highlights their potential for food and energy production and the need for a...

Purpose - This paper aims to reveal potential research possibilities for enhancing climate-smart agriculture through short supply chains. Research question - How can short supply chains assure food security and the promotion of climate-smart agriculture? Research methodology - Bibliographic and...