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Farmer given 12 months to quit land to make way for Ilminster Canal Way development
A FAMILY claim they are being forced out of their farm as council bosses look to take one-third of their land away to free up space for the proposed Ilminster Canal Way development.
Land and Climate: Lessons from Ethiopia
Climate change is leading to higher average temperatures and greater rainfall variability, with a pronounced effect on agricultural productivity and the suitability of major crops in Ethiopia. Farming households with tenure security are more likely to choose to access credit and to invest in their land by planting trees and longer-term crops, and by reducing soil erosion—for example, via terracing. Such investments can help farmers mitigate risks related to heavy precipitation, such as soil run-off or crop failure.
Report Finds Big Ag's Global Land Grab Expanding to New Frontiers
By: Deirdre Fulton
Date: June 14th 2016
Source: Common Dreams
While 'food security-driven land grabbing' has subsided in recent years, 'plain old profit-driven agribusiness expansion is now the dominant agenda'
Big Ag's global land grab is huge, growing, and "extending its reach to new frontiers," according to a new report from the international non-profit GRAIN.
Land purchase for Tata’s project leaves residents perturbed - Sri Lanka
Governments approve principles to prevent land grabbing
Source: Rural 21
Published: 10 November 2014
After a two-year negotiation process, the Committee on World Food Security has approved the Principles for Responsible Investment in Agriculture and Food Systems.
Job Opportunity: Chief of Advocacy and Communications
Position Title: Chief of Advocacy and Communications
Status: Regular, Full Time
Location: Washington, DC
Classification: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime Pay)
Date: July 2016
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ICT4D Masters Scholarships at Manchester
The University of Manchester's one-year MSc ICTs for Development degree aims to create "ICT4D champions" who combine technical competencies in information systems and project management with an understanding of development context and practice.
Malawi: 'New Land Laws to Empower Chiefs, People '
By: Malawi News Agency
Date: August 1st 2016
Source: AllAfrica.com / Malawi News Agency
The recent budget sitting passed land administration related bills which have raised controversy and at times outright misinformation. The Minister of Information, Communications Technology and Civic Education, PATRICIA KALIATI, provides some insights into the pieces of legislation and other related matters.
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