Agriculture represents an important segment of the economies of Africa, Latina America and the Caribbean (LAC), and Brazil and its importance to development have been extensively recognized and emphasized. Over the past 30 years, Brazilian agricultural growth and development has been guided by policies and technologies based on research for development. Brazilian policies, experience, and focus in social programs such as Fome Zero (Zero Hunger) targeting social protection networks for the poor, provide an important linkage between the regions.
The Association of International Research and Development Centers for Agriculture (AIRCA) has published its second newletter featuring a diverse collection of news and resources, including a press release on how AIRCA can contribute to the new SDGs, and news from diverse AIRCA members on innovative research and projects.
GFAR themes 2013
This update from the Global Forum for Rural Advisory Services (GFRAS) covers teh latest stories in RAS, including the 2nd edition of the AFAAS Africa Wide-Agricultural Extension Week (AAEW 2015); the launch of two subregional RAS bodies: Southern Africa Regional Forum for Agricultu