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Modelling Agricultural Trade and Policy Impacts in Less Developed Countries

26-Feb-2009

The role of agricultural policies in addressing the development needs of poorer countries is high on the political agenda, for both structural reasons and as a result of recent market developments.

Challenges for Agricultural Research

18-Feb-2009

Co-operative Research Programme conference on Challenges for Agricultural Research

For more information, including the Programme and links to the Presentations, click here

6-8 April 2009, Prague, Czech Republic

Global Change in African Fish Trade: Engine of Development or Threat to Local Food Security?

26-Aug-2009

This paper describes the dynamics of fish trade in Africa by discussing one hypothesis that international trade leads to better economic growth in developing countries and another one underlining the fact that it curbs food security for local populations.

Modelling Agricultural Trade and Policy Impacts in Less Developed Countries

05-Feb-2009

The role of agricultural policies in addressing the development needs of poorer countries is high on the political agenda, for both structural reasons and as a result of recent market developments.

Smallholder Adjustment in Middle-Income Countries

05-Feb-2009

The agricultural sectors of middle income countries are transforming rapidly, as part of the broader process of economic development. Much of the resulting adjustment pressure falls on less competitive smallholders.

The next food crisis – is it unavoidable?

02-Feb-2009

The global economy is witnessing the most severe downturn in decades - but the food crisis has not disappeared during this recession and falling commodity prices. OECD Secretary General Angel Gurría speaks at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

The July 2009 interim edition of the OECD List of Varieties is now available

12-Jan-2009

The July 2009 interim edition of the OECD List of Varieties eligible for Seed Certification is currently available on our website (French/English bilingual document).

Publication of the Working Document on the Evaluation of Microbials for Pest Control

12-Jan-2009

This document provides guidance to government and industry risk assessors, and scientists involved in the registration and regulation of microbial pest control and their active ingredients.

Guide for Preparation of Biology Consensus Documents

19-Dec-2008

The "Guide for Preparation of Biology Consensus Documents," number 47 in the Series on Harmonisation of Regulatory Oversight in Biotechnology, was recently made available to the public. 




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