Food security

UNCTAD XI Ends With Message - Need For More South-South Trade & Cooperation

The UNCTAD XI meet concluded in Sao Paulo in Brazil on June 18 with an implied message that if attempts fail to further the Doha development agenda under the multilateral trade arrangement, the best way is to go for more South-South trade and cooperation under a more comprehensive global system of trade preferences (GSTP).

BSE Testing Debate Continues (Canada)

North American meat companies have been told at this week's World Meat Congress in Canada that checking all cattle for mad cow disease would push up costs without improving food safety.

UN Conference Has Opportunity to Address Global Commodity Crisis

The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) meeting next week in Sao Paulo, Brazil offers an historic opportunity to change the direction of the global trade system to ensure fair prices for farmers and spur rural economic development.

UNCTAD XI: Challenging the Commodity Crisis

After 50 years of waivers and carefully worded exemptions for agriculture, rich countries may have lost their power to set agricultural policies without regard for the rest of the world.

WTO Web Casting On May 25

As you may know the World Trade Organization will host a public symposium from 25 to 27 May 2004 on the challenges the WTO and its Members face in ensuring a successful completion of the Doha Development Agenda. The first day of the symposium will be webcast live. Details are available

United States Dumping on World Agricultural Markets

Fact sheet summarizing the trade distorting impact of dumping at below cost of production agricultural producs.

Constructive Approach towards Agriculture, Food and Water in Cancun, A

There are literally dozens of major issues being debated in the run up to the WTO Ministerial in Cancun. This article addresses one of these many concerns the content of the agriculture talks, which include key elements relating to food security and safety, water, and biodiversity.

United States Dumping on World Agricultural Markets

The first in a series of publications from IATP that examine the issues facing the WTO at the Cancun Ministerial. The report looks at the cost of production of corn, soybeans, cotton, wheat and rice, and compares the cost to the price at which these commodities are sold on international markets.

Managing the Invisible Hand

Report examining the weaknesses of the WTO's Agreement on Agriculture and how it will not succeed in helping farmers and economic development until it addresses the market power held by transnational corporations. The full report, Executive Summary and press release are below.

Joint Statement on the Mexican GM Maize Scandal

In September of 2001, Nature Biotechnology reported that genetically modified maize was turning up in Mesoamerican farmer's maize varieties. The report of genetic contamination was confirmed by a peer reviewed article in Nature which has come under attack by the industry.

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