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Opinions & Insights
Why small farms are key to the future of food - and how we can support them
In the 25 years since Clayton Christensen coined the term “disruptive innovation,” much has been written about the benefits of shaking up established business practices.
What’s needed to protect food security in Africa during COVID-19
In most of Africa, people are more likely to die from starvation caused by the economic fallout from the pandemic than from COVID-19 itself.
The importance of agrarian development in India
Although our world continues to urbanise at an alarming rate, there’s no getting away from the fact that agrarian activities will always be necessary.