The coastal region of Bangladesh is prone to natural disasters and these events are expected to worsen as a result of climate change.

This paper analyses the reform of Switzerland’s agricultural policy framework, which reoriented subsidies to better target policy objectives, including for biodiversity; and outlines the process involved in designing and implementing the reform as well as its environmental and socio-economic impacts. The country study draws on the 2017 OECD report The Political Economy of Biodiversity Policy Reform.

How can government policies move towards increasing agricultural innovation and improving productivity? This OECD conference shared case studies and ideas from Europe, China, United States, India, Africa, Brazil, Australia and New Zealand.

These graphs offer a brief summary of the commodity trade situation in the country.

How can government policies move towards increasing agricultural innovation and improving productivity? This OECD conference shared case studies and ideas from Europe, China, United States, India, Africa, Brazil, Australia and New Zealand.

Drought in California has been in the headlines frequently these last three years, with startling pictures of empty reservoirs, rivers and canals, wildfires, disappearing snowpack and dry earth. Yet these dramatic effects have not stopped the agricultural sector from growing.

These graphs offer a brief summary of the commodity trade situation in the country.

How can government policies move towards increasing agricultural innovation and improving productivity? This OECD conference shared case studies and ideas from Europe, China, United States, India, Africa, Brazil, Australia and New Zealand.

These graphs offer a brief summary of the commodity trade situation in the country.

These graphs offer a brief summary of the commodity trade situation in the country.

The food and agricultural system in the Netherlands is innovative and export-oriented, with high value-added along the food chain and significant world export shares for many products. To maintain and build on this performance, government policy should increasingly focus on measures to boost innovation and improve sustainability performance, according to a new OECD report.

Turkey has implemented ambitious reforms since the late 1990s. However, support remains higher than the average in the OECD area and the most distorting forms dominate.

Exports (Bop) - Agricultural, Lawn&Garden Machinery&Equipment in Canada increased to 123.10 CAD Million in March from 115.60 CAD Million in February of 2020. Exports (Bop) - Agricultural, Lawn&Garden Machiner in Canada averaged 90.02 CAD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 173.60 CAD Million in November of 1997 and a record low of 42.20 CAD Million in October of 1991. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Exports of (bop) - Agricultural, Lawn&garden Mach.

This public consultation was held to gather comments on the draft FAO-OECD guidance for responsible agricultural supply chains which is designed to help enterprises observe standards of responsible business conduct along their agricultural supply chains. The deadline for comment was 20 February 2015.

11 March, Paris, France: This high-level launch event included a panel discussion that addressed the potential impacts of companies operating in agricultural supply chains on human, labour and tenure rights.

How can government policies move towards increasing agricultural innovation and improving productivity? This OECD conference shared case studies and ideas from Europe, China, United States, India, Africa, Brazil, Australia and New Zealand.

These graphs offer a brief summary of the commodity trade situation in the country.

These graphs offer a brief summary of the commodity trade situation in the country.

Urbanisation will continue in China, with the government planning to grant urban residential status to an additional 100 million rural workers by 2020. For those who remain in rural areas, improved social welfare systems and investment in health services are critical.

How can government policies move towards increasing agricultural innovation and improving productivity? This OECD conference shared case studies and ideas from Europe, China, United States, India, Africa, Brazil, Australia and New Zealand.

Strong crop yields, higher productivity and slower growth in global demand should contribute to a gradual decline in real prices for agricultural products over the coming decade, but nonetheless, prices will likely remain at levels above those in the early-2000s, according to the latest Agricultural Outlook report produced by the OECD and FAO.

Sustaining high agricultural growth is critical to Brazil's overall development given the importance of agriculture and agro-industries to the national economy and the resource potential that has yet to be exploited.

These graphs offer a brief summary of the commodity trade situation in the country.

This public consultation was held to gather comments on the draft FAO-OECD guidance for responsible agricultural supply chains which is designed to help enterprises observe standards of responsible business conduct along their agricultural supply chains. The deadline for comment was 20 February 2015.

Exports of Agricultural Products in Germany increased to 794306 EUR THO in February from 711773 EUR THO in January of 2020. Exports of Agricultural Products in Germany averaged 607282.79 EUR THO from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1078986 EUR THO in March of 2015 and a record low of 309851 EUR THO in April of 2001. This page includes a chart with historical data for Germany Exports of Agricultural Products.

Imports of Agricultural Products in Germany increased to 2421805 EUR THO in February from 2362792 EUR THO in January of 2020. Imports of Agricultural Products in Germany averaged 1902713.21 EUR THO from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2906557 EUR THO in May of 2017 and a record low of 1104720 EUR THO in December of 2001. This page includes a chart with historical data for Germany Imports of Agricultural Products.

Import: Agricultural, Forestry, Fisheries And Aquaculture in France decreased to 1229 EUR Million in March from 1378 EUR Million in February of 2020. Import: Agricultural, Forestry, Fisheries And Aqua in France averaged 920.31 EUR Million from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1458 EUR Million in December of 2016 and a record low of 481 EUR Million in August of 2002. This page includes a chart with historical data for France Import: Agricultural, Forestry, Fisheries And Aqu.

Export: Agricultural, Forestry, Fisheries And Aquaculture in France increased to 1779 EUR Million in March from 1637 EUR Million in February of 2020. Export: Agricultural, Forestry, Fisheries And Aqua in France averaged 1091.47 EUR Million from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1847 EUR Million in March of 2011 and a record low of 676 EUR Million in July of 2005. This page includes a chart with historical data for France Export: Agricultural, Forestry, Fisheries And Aqu.

Export: Indust & Agricultural Machines, Various Machines in France decreased to 2851 EUR Million in March from 3079 EUR Million in February of 2020. Export: Indust & Agricultural Machines, Various Ma in France averaged 2777 EUR Million from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 3687 EUR Million in March of 2017 and a record low of 1664 EUR Million in August of 2003. This page includes a chart with historical data for France Export: Indust & Agricultural Machines, Various M.

Exports of Machinery - Agricultural in Spain increased to 38487.82 EUR THO in February from 26338.23 EUR THO in January of 2020. Exports of Machinery - Agricultural in Spain averaged 13736.03 EUR THO from 1981 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 44681.88 EUR THO in October of 2018 and a record low of 1098 EUR THO in August of 1988. This page includes a chart with historical data for Spain Exports of Machinery - Agricultural.

Exports of Transport Material - Agrcultural in Spain decreased to 786.04 EUR THO in February from 1363.82 EUR THO in January of 2020. Exports of Transport Material - Agrcultural in Spain averaged 1385.88 EUR THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4814.73 EUR THO in December of 2015 and a record low of 517.62 EUR THO in October of 2016. This page includes a chart with historical data for Spain Exports of Transport Material - Agrcultural.

Exports: Transport Material - Non-Agricultural & Non-Rail in Spain increased to 579071.89 EUR THO in February from 510174.17 EUR THO in January of 2020. Exports: Transport Material - Non-Agricultural & N in Spain averaged 548248.25 EUR THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 752255.36 EUR THO in June of 2016 and a record low of 205469.44 EUR THO in August of 2018. This page includes a chart with historical data for Spain Exports of Transport Material - Non-agricultural.

Imports of Agricultural Products in China increased to 14095800 USD THO in April from 12434300 USD THO in March of 2020. Imports of Agricultural Products in China averaged 10824906.97 USD THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 24659000 USD THO in February of 2020 and a record low of 6090052 USD THO in February of 2016. This page includes a chart with historical data for China Imports of Agricultural Products.

Imports: Manufacture Of Agricultural & Forestry Machhinery in Italy decreased to 114.98 EUR Million in January from 116.59 EUR Million in December of 2019. Imports: Manufacture Of Agricultural & Forestry Ma in Italy averaged 58 EUR Million from 1991 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 163.35 EUR Million in May of 2019 and a record low of 7.10 EUR Million in August of 1992. This page includes a chart with historical data for Italy Imports of Manufacture of Agricultural & Forestry.

Imports of Other Agricultural Foods in the United States increased to 8976.67 USD Million in March from 8703.90 USD Million in February of 2020. Imports of Other Agricultural Foods in the United States averaged 3984.46 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 9030.99 USD Million in January of 2020 and a record low of 1078.64 USD Million in April of 1989. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Imports of Other Agricultural Foods.

The Cultural Olympiad spans four years and encompasses more than 500 events – culminating with the current London 2012 Festival. This unprecedented artistic marathon has cost a reported £97m – but is it worth it? Jan Dalley puts this question to Sarah Weir of the Legacy List, a post-Olympic charity for arts, culture, education and skills; William Sieghart, founder of the National Poetry Day and of Winning Words, a national project to incorporate poetry in the games; and Peter Aspden, FT arts writer. Produced by Nicholas Spencer  

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We love French culture, yet according to a recent study there’s something in it that makes the French miserable. But every nation’s artistic mindset has its drawbacks, argues the FT’s arts writer  

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Pre-first world war Vienna has some curious parallels with Spain today  

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Countries are vying to project their worth through art, sport and broadcasting. But ‘soft power’ is not always easy to control, says the FT’s arts writer  

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The Director of Cultural Partnerships at King's College London reflects on the growing appetite among artists and arts organisations for evidence about the impact and value of what they do  

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On holiday in Greece, the FT’s arts writer travels to some out-of-the-way ancient sites and wonders whether they still hold lessons for 21st-century visitors – or are just another aspect of vacation kitsch  

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The influencer wore a costume comprising traditional clothing for Egyptian monarchy, a black wig, a gold beaded headdress and held a large Ankh in her hand

The photos are from a collaboration with photographer Laurie Stark, taken to benefit Native American activist Leonard Peltier as his lawyers fought to have him released from prison.

Pope Francis warned that technology and globalisation were homogenising young people to the point where their uniqueness and cultural individuality were endangered.

EOIN MORGAN: As we took the field to defend 15 in the super over in the World Cup final last summer, Jos Buttler told me he hoped I had a couple of shamrocks in my pocket.

'We should not have a multicultural society,' Bush said, before explaining what be believes American culture is based on. 'When you create pockets of isolation ... it limits people's aspirations.'

It bears a resemblance to a look Stefani sported in the 2000 video for Moby's South Side. His YouTube describes the video as 'an over the top, extreme quasi-parody of your standard hip-hop video.'

Amateur gardeners are being asked to submit snaps of their gardens online in an effort to find the best home-grown garden during the coronavirus lockdown.

The reality star, 39, debuted long plaits for the outing, whilst she donned a Yeezy  taupe jacket over a plunging beige crop top, baggy high-waisted grey trousers and strappy nude heels.