Farmers in the United States and European Union will be watching more than the weather this summer. New legislation pending on both sides of the Atlantic holds significant implications for the future of agriculture markets, international trade policy, and the food crisis that continues to grip large swaths of the developing world. Full Story »
Posted by Kaizar Campwala
It is more of an overview than an analysis of specifics. However, it represents a start - it can be the basis of some thought process. Agricultural policy isn't something a lot of people think about, and it tends to bog down in technical detail. And I question some things - like ending subsidies for keeping land fallow - land needs to be kept fallow on a regular basis so it can renew itself. Or it used to. The article also ignores the emotional content of a lot of agricultural policy - the cozy 'family farm' sentiment - whether or not that has any resemblance to current reality.
