Agriculture

IATP has been advocating for fair and sustainable agriculture and food systems for more than 35 years. Learn more about our agriculture work on our Agriculture & Food Systems page.

Harbinson Resigns As Chairman Of WTO Agriculture Negotiations

Inside US Trade | November 7, 2003 Stuart Harbinson announced Nov. 6 that he would resign as chairman of the World Trade Organization agriculture negotiations once a successor is chosen. He will continue serving as chief of staff for the office of Director-General Supachai Panitchpakdi, a Geneva source said.

Brazil Takes Cotton War to U.S.

BBC | November 4, 2003

US and Brazil Agree to Pe-summit Summit

Latinnews Daily | November 3, 2003 HEADLINE:

Sugar, Citrus At Odds With Bush

The Miami Herald | By PETER WALLSTEN | November 3, 2003 Listeners to Spanish-language radio in South Florida tuned in last week to hear a surprising political ad aired by the state's sugar makers.

Citrus Industry Fears For Survival

The Miami Herald | By NANCY SAN MARTIN AND RICHARD BRAND | November 2, 2003 The oranges that weigh branches down on row after row of trees as far as the eye can see make a beautiful sight. But immersed in the intoxicating scent of citrus is a death threat to Florida's signature industry.

Farm Subsidies Seen As Central To FTAA

The Miami Herald | By JANE BUSSEY | October 29, 2003 Only if the United States makes major concessions on the politically charged issue of farm subsidies will the Western Hemisphere be able to craft a Free Trade Area of the Americas, several leading regional trade analysts agreed Tuesday.

Foley Urges Protection For Agriculture During Trade Talks

Palm Beach Post (Florida) By SUSAN SALISBURY | October 28, 2003 Florida agriculture is an economic powerhouse for the state that cannot be sacrificed in the upcoming negotiations for the Free Trade Area of the Americas, U.S. Rep. Mark Foley said Monday.