The state of food and agriculture /
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
- Rome : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, c2001.
- xxv, 295 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm
Contents;
Part I: World review 1. Current agricultural situation - Facts and figures Crop and livestock production International agricultural prices World cereal supply situation and outlook etc.
2. The global economy and agriculture World economic environment
3. Selected issues The future of the agricultural trading environment: Issues in the current round of negotiations on agriculture The cost of hunger
Part II: Regional review 1. Africa Regional overview The HIV/AIDS epidemic in sub-Saharan Africa Ethiopia
2. Asia and the pacific Regional overview Viet Nam
3. Latin America and the Caribbean Regional overview Haiti
4. Near east and north Africa Regional overview
5. Central and eastern Europe and the commonwealth of independent states
6. Developed market economies
Part III: Economic impacts of transboundary plant pests and animal diseases 1. Overview A history of transboundary pest and disease control Regions affected by selected transboundary pests and diseases
2. Factors determining the level of control Economic factors Political factors Regulatory regimes Biological and ecological Economic rationale for control
3. Economic impacts of transboundary pests and diseases Types of economic impact Empirical studies of economic impacts
4. Managing transboundary pests and diseases and their economic impacts Options for control Options for managing economic impacts Evolving and emerging issues
5. Choosing and implementing appropriate solutions to transboundary pests and diseases Roles of local, national and international policies
6. Conclusion
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