Key Takeaways:
The latest UN data shows solid progress reducing global hunger and food insecurity. The geography of hunger-affected people has shifted substantially, however, and Africa is now the most affected region. To understand why hunger patterns have shifted and what policy options exist, one must first consider the different types of hunger and their policy solutions. Free enterprise and value chain efficiency remain core opportunities for reducing hunger in Africa and around the world, leaving opportunities for public and private (agribusiness) investment.
The Details: Africa has long held the stereotype of being the continent where hunger, food insecurity, and poverty were most prevalent. Many people in developed nations c...
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USDA released its October Cattle on Feed report Friday, showing 11.4 million cattle in feedlots with capacity for 1,000 head or more, slightly below last year. September placements were the lowest for the month since records began in 1996, marking the third consecutive month of placements sett...
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