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Why Could the COVID-19 Cotton Crisis Lead to an Economic and Social Crisis in Mali

Published on July 6, 2020
This blog post assesses the current cotton crisis in Mali and its potential to wreak havoc on the country's social and economic status.
SEED SECURITY RESPONSE TO COVID - 19: now and beyond

Published on July 3, 2020
COVID-19 brings new challenges worldwide, including to smallholder farmers and their seed systems.
Exploring the benefits of sustainable commoditization in the seafood industry

Published on June 25, 2020
Thomas Reardon and Ben Belton, faculty members in the Michigan State University Department of Agricultural, Food and Resource Economics, outline how mass-produced seafood products can also be environmentally friendly.
Will the COVID-19 Pandemic Lead to a Cotton Crisis in Mali?

Published on June 15, 2020
This blog analyzes the potential travesties Malians may face regarding their cotton crop due to COVID-19.