- Agriculture Overview: Development news, research, data | World Bank
Agriculture can help reduce poverty for 75% of the world's poor, who live in rural areas and work mainly in farming It can raise incomes, improve food security and benefit the environment The World Bank Group is a leading financier of agriculture, with $8 1 billion in new commitments in 2013
- Agriculture and Food: Development news, research, data | World Bank
Agriculture can help reduce poverty, raise incomes and improve food security for 80% of the world's poor, who live in rural areas and work mainly in farming The World Bank Group is a leading financier of agriculture
- US Agriculture Statistics and Data Trends - USAFacts
In 2022, the federal government provided farms with $15 6 billion in subsidies, or direct farm program payments Find statistics and data trends about agriculture, including what is grown and where, the finances of America's farm businesses, and how many people work on American farms We visualize, explain, and provide objective context using government data to help you better understand the
- Climate-Smart Agriculture - World Bank Group
Climate-Smart Agriculture and the World Bank Group The World Bank has significantly scaled up its engagement and investment in climate-smart agriculture (CSA) In its Climate Change Action Plan (2021- 2025), the World Bank has identified Agriculture, Food, Water and Land as one of the five key transitions needed to tackle the Paris Agreement
- Climate-Smart Agriculture: From Knowledge to Implementation
In FY24, climate finance amounted to 62 percent of total lending in the agriculture and food sector, which represents a significant increase from 51 percent from the previous year World Bank projects in agriculture and food (approved between FY22-FY24) are expected to avert 174 5 million tons of CO2 emissions in their lifetime
- What does the Department of Agriculture do? - USAFacts
Who leads the Department of Agriculture? USDA is headed by the secretary of Agriculture, who is nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate, and then sworn into office They are one of the 15 cabinet members who serve at the president's discretion This appointed position typically ends when the appointee resigns, is replaced, or when a
- Agriculture and Food: What We Do - World Bank Group
Discover World Bank's agriculture and food programs dedicated to promoting climate-smart agriculture, data-driven digital agriculture, and sustainable food systems Learn about our initiatives supporting productivity, resilience, and environmental sustainability while reducing global hunger and fostering inclusive growth
- What does the Forest Service do? - USAFacts
This was 5 3% of the $203 4 billion spent by the Department of Agriculture, which itself was 3% of all federal spending The FS ranked second among USDA subdivisions in net spending Net spending is the difference between agency spending and any financial accounts generating funds from the agency’s own activities, like fees or rent
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