International Assessment of Agricultural Science and Technology for Development report released
Thursday 17 April 2008
The International Assessment of Agricultural Science and Technology for Development (IAASTD) has released its report into the state of global agriculture. The report considers issues such as biofuels, GM crops, use of traditional know-how, and the impact of climate change. At a time of record high prices for agricultural products, the report calls for urgent changes to the way food is produced.