Manex Pedroarena e Iker Oroz se coronaron campeones del IV Ranking de Trinquete 2011-2012 al derrotar en la final a David García y José Elizondo por 30-26 tras una hora de partido. El torneo contó con la participación de 24 parejas y fue organizado por la Federación Vasca de Trinquete en Oberena.
Presentation by Kym Anderson, Professor of Economics, University of Adelaide and Australian National University, and IFPRI Board Chair delivered on May 13 at Peking University. The event, “New Normal for Economic Growth, Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Security,” was organized by IFPRI and its co-hosting partners, the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) and National School of Development of Peking University.
This document provides an introduction to agricultural economics. It defines key concepts like scarcity, choice, specialization, and opportunity cost. It distinguishes between microeconomics and macroeconomics as well as positive and normative economic analysis. Specialization and comparative advantage are discussed in the context of different US states producing and trading agricultural commodities. The scope and goals of agricultural economics as a field are also outlined.
Manex Pedroarena e Iker Oroz se coronaron campeones del IV Ranking de Trinquete 2011-2012 al derrotar en la final a David García y José Elizondo por 30-26 tras una hora de partido. El torneo contó con la participación de 24 parejas y fue organizado por la Federación Vasca de Trinquete en Oberena.
Presentation by Kym Anderson, Professor of Economics, University of Adelaide and Australian National University, and IFPRI Board Chair delivered on May 13 at Peking University. The event, “New Normal for Economic Growth, Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Security,” was organized by IFPRI and its co-hosting partners, the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) and National School of Development of Peking University.
This document provides an introduction to agricultural economics. It defines key concepts like scarcity, choice, specialization, and opportunity cost. It distinguishes between microeconomics and macroeconomics as well as positive and normative economic analysis. Specialization and comparative advantage are discussed in the context of different US states producing and trading agricultural commodities. The scope and goals of agricultural economics as a field are also outlined.
The document discusses trends affecting future water demand such as population growth, urbanization, dietary changes, and climate change. It also discusses water use in agriculture, which accounts for 70% of all water use. While specialization, basin cooperation, and water reallocation can improve water productivity, water allocation has societal dimensions and economic instruments play a limited role due to issues with water markets. Overall, the document examines factors influencing water demand and supply, opportunities to improve water use efficiency, and challenges around water allocation and pricing.
The document discusses water resources in Nepal. It provides background on Nepal's water policies, legislation, and management approaches. It notes that while Nepal has abundant water resources, less than 8% is currently used for irrigation. It describes the history of irrigation development in Nepal, from traditional farmer-managed systems to modern government schemes. It also outlines key Nepali laws governing water use, management of water resources, and the roles of different agencies. Finally, it discusses irrigation schemes, the features of farmer-managed irrigation systems, and Nepal's approach to integrated water resource management through stakeholder participation.
Agricultural economics combines technical agricultural aspects with business principles of management, marketing, and finance. It originally focused on maximizing crop and livestock yields while maintaining soil health but has expanded significantly. Agricultural economics studies optimal resource allocation for farmers and can be traced back to land economics. It remains an important part of India's economy, accounting for around 18% of GDP and providing livelihoods for many. However, Indian agriculture faces challenges including monsoon dependence, population pressure on land, and structural deficiencies.
Water scarcity occurs when there is insufficient available water to meet water demand. It can be due to either economic or physical factors. Economically, some populations lack access to safe water due to lack of resources or infrastructure, while physically, some areas simply do not have enough water to meet demand due to climate or geography. Water scarcity affects health, life, agriculture and causes diseases. It is estimated that one in four deaths under age 5 are due to water-related disease and 80% of illnesses are caused by unsafe water. Water scarcity also threatens one quarter of the global population and over 10% consume wastewater irrigated foods which can transmit disease.
This document discusses water scarcity around the world. It defines water scarcity as a lack of sufficient water quantity or access to clean water. Approximately 2.8 billion people experience water scarcity for at least one month each year, and over 1 billion lack daily access to clean water. The main causes of water scarcity are increasing demand from population growth and urbanization, unsustainable agricultural practices, as well as climate change reducing water supplies. The effects of water scarcity include increased water-borne diseases, loss of biodiversity, and threats to food security. India in particular faces a severe water crisis due to these factors.