Unusual changes in grain markets have been the source of major concerns for the Government of Ethiopia and its development partners. Increase in cereal price presented serious challenges to the implementation of country's food security programs. Local procurement of food by the WFP declined also...

The increasing importance of South American agriculture in the international market has emphasised the need for accurate and timely information about crop development and production. In recent decades the use of remote sensing and agrometeorological data in crop monitoring systems has become the...

A land-cover map of Africa has been produced using multi-sensor satellite observations at a spatial resolution of 1 km. The map highlights the major vegetation formations throughout the continent with an improved thematic content over previous land cover maps, identifying over 24 land cover...

In quest for ways to improve the competitiveness of the European farming businesses, farmers have long been encouraged to organise as associations or cooperatives. The continuous support provided within the Common Agricultural Policy for establishing and functioning of agricultural producers'...

The cultural and creative sectors are one of the most dynamic branches of the EU economy, fostering innovation, growth and job creation as well as social cohesion. But which cities do perform best in culture and creativity? Does the population size determine their performance? Can small and...

The cultural and creative sectors are one of the most dynamic branches of the EU economy, fostering innovation, growth and job creation as well as social cohesion. But which cities do perform best in culture and creativity? Does the population size determine their performance? Can small and...

The R&I Observatory country report 2017 provides a brief analysis of the R&I system covering the economic context, main actors, funding trends & human resources, policies to address R&I challenges, and R&I in national and regional smart specialisation strategies. Data is from Eurostat, unless...