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Time for an ASEAN Criminal Court?
- The Diplomat
- 16 December 2016
An ASEAN criminal court, like the ICC in The Hague, could criminally prosecute land grabbing in southeast Asia, some argue
What impact will Brazil's plan to allow foreign ownership of land have?
- Reuters
- 15 December 2016
Brazil's plan to allow foreigners to buy large tracts of farmland to spur growth in South America's biggest country is being closely monitored by foreign investors, such as pension funds looking for stable, long-term returns, experts say.
EU pressure effective?
- Phnom Penh Post
- 14 December 2016
In recent years, communities displaced by sugar plantations have attempted to reclaim their land by targeting the plantations’ investors and buyers overseas, but a study published last week in the peer-reviewed Journal of Civil Society suggests such efforts may disappoint.
Deaths of land rights defenders treble in a year as violence surges, says report
- Reuters
- 12 December 2016
The battle over land and resources turned bloodier in the past year with treble the number of land rights defenders killed, according to a human rights group that fears the violence will get even worse.
Mozambican government reaffirms priority of ProSavana mega-program
- Lusa
- 12 December 2016
The Mozambican government reaffirmed yesterday that the agricultural mega-program Prosavana was “a priority” among the means of converting subsistence agriculture into market production, and that it intended to increase cooperation with Japan.
Palm oil giant Olam accused over sourcing
- BBC
- 12 December 2016
Palm oil giant Olam has been accused of using suppliers that may use unsustainable practices in parts of Southeast Asia and bulldozing rainforest for plantations in Gabon.
TIAA report on responsibility and farmland
- All about Alpha
- 11 December 2016
TIAA-CREF new report shows further expand of TIAA’s management presence in the global farmland market. Despite raised concerned of TIAA investment in regions such as Brazil contribute to land conflicts, lead to the displacement of local people. TIAA has been investing in farmland since 2007.
Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia to establish joint-team for feasibility study on agriculture
- Walta Info
- 10 December 2016
A joint team drawn from both Ethiopia and Saudi Arabia will be established to carry out feasibility study and come up with investment ideas in the sector.
UAE's Al Dahra buys stake in Australian animal feed processor
- Arabian Business
- 10 December 2016
Al Dahra Agriculture says deal will give it access to a strategic growers and suppliers base, in addition to farming land in Western Australia
Peasants' federation to protest unchecked against foreign investment in agriculture
- Annapurna Post
- 09 December 2016
All Nepal Peasants' Federation (ANPF) has protested the government's preparation in bringing in unchecked foreign investment in agriculture.
Sumitomo to acquire banana producer Fyffes for €751 million
- Japan Times
- 09 December 2016
Sumitomo Corp. agreed to buy Dublin-based Fyffes Plc for €751 million ($798 million) in cash, expanding the company’s reach in the global fruit market and sending the Irish producer’s shares soaring.
‘Exploited’ workers, hotels and online shopping funded by aid
- The Times
- 09 December 2016
A recent report by nine charities including RIAO-RDC, a Congolese NGO, and the western charities Grain and War on Want, levels a string of criticisms against Feronia Inc, including allegations of land grabs, low pay and exploitation.