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.

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 has been accused of using suppliers that may use unsustainable practices in parts of Southeast Asia and bulldozing rainforest for plantations in Gabon.

Le système de l’agro-industrie préconisé actuellement à Madagascar provoque des expulsions des paysans et menace la sécurité alimentaire des Malgaches

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.

Un proyecto de ley presentado en la Legislatura busca prohibir la adjudicación de tierras fiscales provinciales a extranjeros mediante una reforma del Código de Tierras vigente.

L'activité agricole a un caractère sacré, souvent bafoué par l’acquisition injuste de terres qui sont soustraites aux petits producteurs, sacrifiés au nom de «méthodes spéculatives injustes» et souffrant d’un manque de protection institutionnelle, selon le Pape François.

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.

Al Dahra Agriculture says deal will give it access to a strategic growers and suppliers base, in addition to farming land in Western Australia

All Nepal Peasants' Federation (ANPF) has protested the government's preparation in bringing in unchecked foreign investment in agriculture.

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.

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.

Anderson Diédri a fait une enquête sur l'attribution par l'Etat de 11.000 hectares de terres agricoles à une filiale du groupe belge SIAT contre l'avis d'une partie de la population.

Afirmações são do ministro dos Transportes e Comunicações de Moçambique, Carlos Mesquita. Ele falou durante evento na embaixada nipónica em Maputo.

Large-scale agricultural projects are driving people off their land in Tanzania. An example is the case of the Maasai of Mabwegere, who are being dealt with harshly.