The world's farmers are being asked to feed a fast-growing world population. How will U.S. producers meet this daunting task and where do they fit into the global marketplace-a marketplace riddled with foreign subsidies and low standards?

World Hunger vs Editorial Boards
We know the facts: Worldwide, hunger is rising—more than one billion people are already suffering. The need for food worldwide is already growing at an astounding rate, and by 2050, experts estimate that need will double.
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Brazilian Agricultural Subsidies
For a country that is a leading exponent of agricultural trade liberalisation, Brazil certainly believes in protecting its farmers. What is remarkable is not only the scale of agricultural support but also that it mostly slips under the radar as Brazil, employing its self-designation as a developing country, can use the developing country exceptions built into the WTO to shield its agricultural support.
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U.S. Farmers Rank Low on Global Subsidy Scale
LUBBOCK, Texas—Compared to other major agricultural producers-both developed and developing countries-America ranks near the bottom of the subsidization and tariff scale, according to a global subsidy handbook compiled in April by Texas Tech University.
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Foreign Farming Headlines

  • Manila Bulletin - US agri chief vows better trade with RP
  • AgriLife News - USDA-funded project helps renew Iraq's agricultural extension
  • Midwest AgNet - France's Sarkozy pledges more aid for farmers
  • ABC Radio Australia News - China tries a pension for farmers
  • Times of India - Jodhpur farmers look skyward to save their crop
  • Country Wide – When the Fun Goes Out of Farming
  • Nature - Africa's biotechnology battle
  • Business World Online – Drought Fears Stalk Farmers in India
  • The Epoch Times: Melamine Victims Are Refused Compensation
  • SW FARM PRESS: U.S. farmers rank low on global subsidy scale
  • SE FARM PRESS: Some beginning to believe India wants U.S. out of cotton business
  • DELTA FARM PRESS: Ag subsidies common worldwide
  • REUTERS: Amazon land giveaway outrages conservationists
  • SUGARCANE BLOG: 21% of Deforestation of Amazon is due to Agrarian Reform
  • BLOOMBERG: Brazil May Raise Farm Lending Up to 38% Next Season (Update2)


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