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Book (stand-alone)Technical bookRapid growth of selected Asian economies. Lessons and implications for agriculture and food security: China and India
Policy Assistance Series 1/2
2006Also available in:
This publication is part of a three-volume diagnostic study on lessons learned and implications for agriculture and food security in the context of rapid growth in selected Asian economies: China, India, Republic of Korea, Thailand and Viet Nam. This second volume presents the country studies for China and India. It discusses experiences in agricultural development and economic growth and the implications of rapid growth in these countries for their own economies and those of other countries in the region and beyond. The implications of and the lessons learned from agricultural and rural development in the world's two largest nations are expected to be of interest to relevant governments, policy professionals and development practitioners in the formulation of policies and strategies for restructuring their agriculture sectors in response to changing market and trade opportunities and to achieve the Millennium Development Goals of poverty and hunger eradication. -
Book (stand-alone)Technical bookRapid growth of selected Asian economies. Lessons and implications for agriculture and food security: Republic of Korea, Thailand and Viet Nam
Policy Assistance Series 1/3
2006Also available in:
No results found.This publication is part of a three-volume diagnostic study on lessons learned and implications for agriculture and food security in the context of rapid growth in selected Asian economies: China, India, Republic of Korea, Thailand and Viet Nam. This third volume presents the country studies for the Republic of Korea, Thailand and Viet Nam. It discusses experiences in agricultural development and economic growth and the implications of rapid growth. The country studies provide useful lessons and insights on agricultural restructuring in response to changing market and trade opportunities. These are expected to be of interest to relevant governments, policy professions and development practitioners in crafting national policies and strategies for rapid and sustained agricultural growth to achieve the Millennium Development Goals of poverty and hunger eradication. -
Book (stand-alone)Technical studyRapid growth of selected Asian economies. Lessons and implications for agriculture and food security: Synthesis report
Policy Assistance Series 1/1
2006Also available in:
This publication is part of a three-volume diagnostic study on lessons learned and implications for agriculture and food security in the context of rapid growth in selected Asian economies: China, India, Republic of Korea, Thailand and Viet Nam. This first volume is a synthesis of the main findings and conclusions of the five country case studies supplemented by additional information and insights on the issues discussed from other sources and FAO's own experience in the regi on. The volume concludes with a summary of implications and lessons learned to assist countries in restructuring their agriculture sectors for accelerated and/or sustained agricultural and rural development in response to changing market and trade opportunities and to achieve the Millennium Development Goals of poverty and hunger eradication.
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Book (stand-alone)Technical bookSoil erosion: the greatest challenge for sustainable soil management 2019
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Despite almost a century of research and extension efforts, soil erosion by water, wind and tillage continues to be the greatest threat to soil health and soil ecosystem services in many regions of the world. Our understanding of the physical processes of erosion and the controls on those processes has been firmly established. Nevertheless, some elements remain controversial. It is often these controversial questions that hamper efforts to implement sound erosion control measures in many areas of the world. This book, released in the framework of the Global Symposium on Soil Erosion (15-17 May 2019) reviews the state-of-the-art information related to all topics related to soil erosion. -
Book (stand-alone)High-profileStatus of the World's Soil Resources: Main Report 2015
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No results found.The SWSR is a reference document on the status of global soil resources that provides regional assessments of soil change. The information is based on peer-reviewed scientific literature, complemented with expert knowledge and project outputs. It provides a description and a ranking of ten major soil threats that endanger ecosystem functions, goods and services globally and in each region separately. Additionally, it describes direct and indirect pressures on soils and ways and means to combat s oil degradation. The report contains a Synthesis report for policy makers that summarizes its findings, conclusions and recommendations.The full report has been divided into sections and individual chapters for ease of downloading:
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DocumentOther documentInformation Note - The importance of Ukraine and the Russian Federation for global agricultural markets and the risks associated with the war in Ukraine
10 June 2022 Update
2022Also available in:
No results found.The Russian Federation and Ukraine are among the most important producers of agricultural commodities in the world. Both countries are leading suppliers of agricultural products to global markets, where exportable supplies are often concentrated in a handful of countries. The Russian Federation is also a leading producer and exporter of fuels and fertilizers. The war in Ukraine is resulting in growing global market tightness, lifting prices for food, fertilizers and fuels to new highs. This report reviews the main market risks associated with the conflict, assesses the impacts on global food supplies and food security and puts forward policy recommendations and proposals to deal with the situation.