Agriculture

IATP has been advocating for fair and sustainable agriculture and food systems for more than 35 years. Learn more about our agriculture work on our Agriculture & Food Systems page.

Nayakrishi Farming and Happiness

Last night I was given the opportunity to speak at a forum in Adelaide, where I live, organized as part of the One Just World series.

A Food System We Can Believe In

In 2008, prior to Barack Obama becoming president, we defined our nine policy positions for agriculture that could serve as a blueprint for the incoming administration. These policies directly addressed and corrected the six major areas causing the breakdown of our food and farming system.

Will the World Be Able to Feed Itself in 2050?

A talk given by IATP's Sophia Murphy at the One Just World conference in Adelaide, Australia.

Counseling the USDA on Food Safety

One foundation of the U.S. regulatory system are the advisory committees required by law to provide federal agencies with information and counsel.

U.S. Court Rules Against Mad Cow Testing

On August 29th, the U.S. Federal Appeals Court in Washington, D.C. ruled against an appeal by Creekstone Farms to allow the farm to test slaughtered cattle for Bovine Spongiform Encephalitis (BSE or Mad Cow disease).

Who Would Benefit From Doha?

While most believe the Doha Round of negotiations at the WTO are dead, a few countries, led by Brazil, are desperately trying to re-start discussions.

Can Global Institutions Help Solve the Food Crisis?

How can global institutions better respond to the food crisis?

Monsanto's Step Back

Monsanto's announcement yesterday that it was selling its much-maligned milk hormone business was a watershed event for those critical of the biotech industry.

New Global Contract Needed to Re-Assert Basic Rights, Protect Environment

Global institutions enforcing trade and finance rules have overridden fundamental human rights, stalled international development and harmed the environment, finds three new papers released today by the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy. A new system is badly needed.

Food Aid Emergency

The UN and donor countries can make emergency food assistance more effective. Hunger is not inevitable. In the 21st century, the world grows enough food, knows enough about redistributive economics, has the political tools to ensure inclusive decision-making, and can afford to provide the basic needs that protect every person’s right to an adequate, nutritious diet.

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