In a recent commentary on FoodNavigator-USA, Global Agricultural Development Initiative cochair Dan Glickman stresses the importance food and agriculture research.
The food and agriculture industries are incredibly important parts of the US and world economies. Food and agriculture exports are critical to farm incomes in the United States and in many parts of the developing world. Open markets for agriculture goods are especially critical for importing countries in the developing world as these countries, which for a variety of reasons are not self-sufficient in food production, seek to provide a reliable source of food and nutrition for their citizens. The political and economic stability of most countries depends on a stable supply of food at reasonable prices.
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Food and Agriculture Research: The Key to Feeding a Hungry and Growing World
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International Food Policy Research Institute News, IFPRI
International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center Blog, CIMMYT
ONE Blog, ONE Campaign
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Archive
Population Growth and World Agriculture Production in the Context of Climate Change
Council intern and University of Chicago student Jijun Wang explores the relationship between food security, climate change, and population growth across Asia and Africa.
Guest Commentary - Africa’s Next “Leapfrog” Opportunity: Digital Agriculture
Professor Noble Banadda describes how digitalization presents African governments the opportunity to leapfrog into smart agriculture value chains.
Creating an “Emerging Senegal” through Youth Engagement in Agriculture
Council intern Danielle Jacques writes about her experience with smallholder farmers in Senegal.
Guest Commentary - My Commitment to Africa's Youth Goes Beyond Donating Money, It Is an Investment In Our Common Future
Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, President of the African Development Bank Group and winner of the 2019 Sunhak Peace Prize and 2017 World Food Prize, writes on the future of youth in agriculture.
Food Security Depends on Water Security - And We Need to Act Now
The world is running out of clean, fresh water to feed—and nourish—a growing global population, ensure sustainable development, and maintain the health of our planet.
Global Food for Thought: Sen. Cochran | Fall Armyworm | Water Resilience
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Statement on the Passing of Senator Cochran
The Chicago Council on Global Affairs recognizes the tremendous contributions of Senator Cochran to global food security.
A Huge Amount of Food is Wasted—And With It, Water, Energy, and Nutrition
Reducing food loss and waste would go a long distance toward achieving food and nutrition security.
Featured Commentary - Water Management for Global Trade in Food
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Global Food for Thought: World Hunger Day | Water Sustainability | Plasticulture
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Global Food for Thought: China in Africa | Drought | Emissions
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Global Food for Thought: Mother's Diet | Livestock Insurance | Processed Foods
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Global Food for Thought: North Korea | Chickpeas | Species Extinction
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Guest Commentary - The Next Generation: FFA 2019
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Global Food for Thought: Remembering Richard Lugar | Smallholder Farmers | Self-Driving Tractors
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