Every week we summarise the news stories and blogs that have grabbed our attention. We welcome your thoughts and comments on these articles.
Does the future of farming in Africa lie in the private sector?, The Guardian Poverty Matters Blog
Global irrigated area at record levels, but expansion slowing, Worldwatch Institute
Should we label genetically modified food?, The Guardian Poverty Matters Blog
UN blames food price rises on trading in agricultural commodities, The Guardian
Climate conversations – Action on agriculture needed at upcoming UN climate talks, AlertNet
‘Seeds of hope’ for flooded regions of Nigeria, Seed Quest
The lottery of life, The Economist
Inconvenient truths about corruption and development, Overseas Development Institute
Strategies for combating climate change in drylands agriculture, CCAFS
One Billion Hungry: Can We Feed the World? 