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Food supply
Food security the key, not self-sufficiency
This publication investigates the long-term economic pitfalls of food self-sufficiency policies relating to Chinese agriculture. (ACIAR: 2009) More info >>
Seeking answers to the food crisis
This publication provides an assessment on the global food security crisis and includes the impact of rising global food prices and the crash in financial markets. (ACIAR: 2009) More info >>
A significant shift: women, food security & agriculture in a global marketplace
This paper reviews current thinking and practice on increasing agricultural productivity, both subsistence and commercial agriculture, and examines what is known about women's roles in both sectors. (International Centre for Research on Women: 2008) More info >>
Oxfam Australia Timor-Leste food security baseline survey report
This report gives an overview of a Timor-Leste food security baseline survey carried out, providing information on the causes of food insecurity in the country and recommendations for solutions. (Oxfam Australia: 2007) More info >>
Agricultural research and development on small islands & atolls: PNG
This article discusses the research and development strategy adopted by the National Agricultural Research Institute in Papua New Guinea to strengthen food security in Papua New Guinea's small islands and atolls. (ANU Pacific Economic Bulletin: Oct 2007) More info >>
Rising food prices: a global crisis
This paper examines the causes of rising food prices, expected trends, the likely impact and possible policy responses. (ODI: April 2008) More info >>
Rising food prices: cause for concern
This article states that the current spike in food prices needs prompt reaction through various forms of social protection to avert poverty and hunger. (ODI: June 2008) More info >>
Food prices and inflation in developing asia
(ADB: April 2008) More info >>
Soaring food prices: response to the crisis
This report provides a discussion of the underlying causes of the dramatic increase in the world prices of staple foods, such as rice, wheat, edible oils and meat and overall food prices in developing Asia. (ADB) More info >>
Food security: vulnerability despite abundance
This paper provides an overview of current thinking on food security and identifies the major global food security challenges making detailed recommendations for addressing these challenges. (Food, Agriculture and Natural Resource Policy Analysis Network: 2007) More info >>
Food aid logistics and the southern Africa emergency
This article looks at the issue of genetically modified food and the debate that emerged from its use in the humanitarian crisis in southern Africa. (Forced Migration Review) More info >>
Food Aid: commodity management publications
This webpage provides publications relating to the transport, storage and distribution of food commodities. (Food Security Network: 2007) More info >>
Food aid logistics operational handbook
This handbook is designed to provide food aid managers with an understanding of logistical issues, challenges and options involved in supply chain management decision making. (Food Aid Management: 1999) More info >>
Food security and climate change in the South Pacific
This article discusses the impact of climate change on food production, health, infrastructure, the ability of countries to import food and households to purchase food in the South Pacific. (Pacific Ecologist: 2007) More info >>