An increasing number of countries are leasing land abroad to sustain and secure their food production

An increasing number of countries are leasing land abroad to sustain and secure their food production

The world regions are sharply divided in terms of their capacity to use science in promoting agricultural productivity in order to achieve food security and reduce poverty and hunger. For every US$100 of agricultural output, developed countries spend US$2.16 on public agricultural research and development (R&D), whereas developing countries spend only US$0.55 (IFPRI, 2008). Total…

  • Produced by:
    Hugo Ahlenius, UNEP/GRID-Arendal
  • Year:
    01/02/2009

An increasing number of countries are leasing land abroad to sustain and secure their food production

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