Increasing rice surpluses and attractive off-farm incomes – International scientist network analyses future challenges facing Southeast Asian rice producers[more]

A lack of electrification and a weak diffusion of modern communication networks slow down any initiatives of regional development. Nevertheless, even in marginal regions, local economic growth can be observed in locations where...[more]

Expert discussions in February 2013 on the importance of climate change adaptation measures for the coffee sector.[more]

The Sector Project “Land Policy and Land Management” (GIZ) offers a training course on „Land Management“ in June 2013 in Feldafing, Germany.[more]

New report published on land deals in Lao PDR [more]

Should seed be treated as common property along the open-source principle rather than private property protected by plant-variety protection and patents?[more]

Improved seed is key to adapting to climate change, a recent study in Tanzania has shown.[more]

During a working meeting on 18 January 2013 in Berlin, Germany, held parallel to the Global Forum for Food and Agriculture, the “German initiative for agriculture and food in emerging economies and developing countries” was...[more]

The expert panel discussion on “Reducing post-harvest-losses means conserving natural resources and saving money” was held on 18 January 2013 during the Global Forum for Food and Agriculture (GFFA) in Berlin, Germany.[more]

The expert panel discussion on New African Policies: The Role of Farmers’ Organisations for Inclusive Business was held on 18 January 2013 at the Global Forum for Food and Agriculture (GFFA) in Berlin, Germany.[more]

The Expert Panel Discussion “Moving towards responsible investment in land“ was held on 19 January 2013 in the scope of the Global Forum for Food and Agriculture (GFFA) in Berlin, Germany.[more]

An Expert Panel on South Eastern Europe with the topic: Responsible Investment and Cooperation along the Value Chain of the Agriculture and Food Industries in South-Eastern Europe took place on 17 January 2012 at the Global Forum...[more]

On the occasion of the International Green Week in Berlin, the Global Forum for Food and Agriculture was held in January 2013 dedicated to the topic of “Responsible investment in the food and agriculture sectors – A key factor...[more]

“Is agriculture in conflict with society? – A vote for sustainable agriculture” was the theme of this year's Winter Conference of the DLG (German Agricultural Society). [more]

What are the most important topics and instruments for development-oriented agricultural policy-making? What are the challenges and opportunities for development agencies to support their implementation? And what advisory skills...[more]

CIFOR, RapidEye and BEAF intend to investigate the actual status of the protection and sustainable exploitation of tropical forests.[more]

A GIZ project in Africa has applied the RISE sustainability tool for the first time.[more]