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Agriculture
Three out of four people in developing countries live in rural areas, and most depend on agriculture for their livelihoods.
Climate change, water shortages and energy scarcity threaten agricultural production, and global food demand is set to rise in coming decades.
News
Professor Bob Watson, Defra's chief scientific adviser and UKCDS interim chair until March 2012 and, has been honoured with a knighthood in the new year's list.
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Feature
Publish date: 5 January 2012
This UKCDS/ LIDC report sets out the current situation, historical perspectives and future opportunities for agricultural research for development in the UK.
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This UKCDS/ LIDC report sets out the current situation, historical perspectives and future opportunities for agricultural research for development in the UK.
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Funding
Closing date: 20 April 2012
The African Union Commission is seeking proposals for research focusing on the following thematic priorities: Post-harvest and Agriculture; Renewable and Sustainable Energy; and Water and Sanitation in Africa.
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The African Union Commission is seeking proposals for research focusing on the following thematic priorities: Post-harvest and Agriculture; Renewable and Sustainable Energy; and Water and Sanitation in Africa.
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Job
Closing date: 6 February 2012
Tackling hunger, under-nutrition and food insecurity will require far-reaching changes at the international, national and sub-national levels. In this role, you will develop policy thinking and positions on hunger, nutrition and food insecurity.
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Tackling hunger, under-nutrition and food insecurity will require far-reaching changes at the international, national and sub-national levels. In this role, you will develop policy thinking and positions on hunger, nutrition and food insecurity.
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8 February 2012
This All Party Parliamentary Group meeting will focus on food security in order to raise awareness and stimulate dialogue on food security initiatives, including government-led school feeding programmes. more
This All Party Parliamentary Group meeting will focus on food security in order to raise awareness and stimulate dialogue on food security initiatives, including government-led school feeding programmes. more
24 February 2012
This seminar will discuss issues related to the connections made between energy, food and water. The emphasis will be on discussing types of linkages, early insights, emerging ideas and research opportunities. more
This seminar will discuss issues related to the connections made between energy, food and water. The emphasis will be on discussing types of linkages, early insights, emerging ideas and research opportunities. more
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