Tag «Agriculture»

H.E. DR THANI BIN AHMED AL-ZEYOUDI, MINISTER OF CLIMATE CHANGE & ENVIRONMENT OPENS GLOBAL FORUM FOR INNOVATIONS IN AGRICULTURE

3rd edition of major agriculture show returns with 500 innovative solutions to tackle global hunger Abu Dhabi, 16 February 2016: His Excellency Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, has officially opened the 3rd edition of the Global Forum of Innovations in Agriculture (GFIA) today. During the opening ceremony, ‘Game-changing …

ADCFA to invite world’s best scientific minds to join fight to feed growing population at Global Forum for Innovations in Agriculture

TOP AGRI-SCIENTISTS GET ABU DHABI CALL TO HELP FIGHT GLOBAL HUNGER ADCFA to invite world’s best scientific minds to join fight to feed growing population at Global Forum for Innovations in Agriculture Abu Dhabi, 6 January 2016: The third edition of the Global Forum for Innovations in Agriculture (GFIA) will be held …

The Market’s verdict is Out – RIP the Market: Chawm Ganguly

Why do Stock Markets behave the way they do? Why do the Indices go up one day and crash on the very next day, often without any reason – at least, reasons that are visible to ordinary mortals? What does the market “know” that makes it behave in a particular manner that you and I …

Major economic models on climate change and agriculture point in same direction, but differ on magnitude of effects

Climate change will alter future weather and change crop and animal productivity. But economic models differ on the magnitude of these changes, according to the world’s lead economic modelers. Estimates on both the direction and magnitude are crucial to address world food security issues at global, regional, and national levels. Outputs from climate, crop and …

Climate Change and Agriculture in East Africa

December 9, 2013, Bujumbura, Burundi—Population growth in East Africa is among the highest in the world and could worsen food insecurity, which is already severe. Arable areas in the region are under severe pressure to increase their productivity to feed a rapidly increasing human population. Climate change could exacerbate the situation; adaptation is essential for …

CLIMATE CHANGE AND AGRICULTURE IN SOUTHERN AFRICA

CLIMATE CHANGE AND AGRICULTURE IN SOUTHERN AFRICA: New book helps region understand what might be in store and what to do about it September 3, 2013, Maseru, Lesotho—The southern region of Africa could be the hardest hit by rising temperatures from climate change, leaving many to wonder what this means for agriculture. Will some areas become …

For a “Quick Win” for Poverty Reduction, Myanmar Should Invest in Agriculture

With about 70% of its labour force employed in agriculture, Myanmar should focus on boosting growth and productivity in the sector to reduce poverty significantly Myanmar has the potential to become a regional force in agriculture Focusing on agriculture could ensure that Myanmar’s economic growth is balanced and sustainable over the long term Nay Pyi …

IIM Lucknow confers Diploma to 581 students

The convocation of Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow saw 581 students being awarded their diplomas by Dr. Devi Singh, Director IIM Lucknow and Shri M.M. Pallam Raju, Hon’ble Minister of Human Resource Development, Government of India who was the Chief Guest on the occasion and delivered the Convocation Address. 381 students from the 27th batch of Post …

PM’s Closing Remarks at 57th Meeting of NDC

Following are the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh’s closing remarks at the 57TH meeting of National Development Council in New Delhi today: “We have had a very full and long day of deliberations. I thank all Chief Ministers for complying with the electronically imposed time limit. Had they not complied with the limit, we would …