Analysis

March 10, 2026

A Call to Rebuild U.S. Leadership in Food and Agricultural R&D

The United States must invest in agricultural R&D to benefit farmers, consumers, and the larger humanitarian and national security imperative of achieving a food-secure world.

By T.S. Jayne, Louise Fox, Keith Fuglie, and Adesoji Adelaja

February 11, 2026

Agricultural Productivity Growth, Resilience, and Economic Transformation in Sub-Saharan Africa

This 2021 analysis commissioned by the Board for International Food and Agricultural Development (BIFAD) reinforces a lesson that remains true today: agricultural productivity-led growth must anchor our international development strategy.

January 29, 2026

More productive farming lowers global emissions

FSLC believes that sustainable productivity growth is key to achieving global food security. We need to increase the agricultural production we obtain from a given amount of land, labor, capital, and other inputs—while ensuring that growth is sustainable for our natural resources and our societies. This new study shows that productivity growth is also inherently sustainable in important ways. Over time, higher productivity has proven to be the main source of reduced agricultural emissions.

Food security leaders push for increased ag research to strengthen global food supply

Analysis

The Council builds upon the groundbreaking work of thought leaders, researchers, and practitioners from around the world. Here are a few pieces we find thought-provoking.

A Call to Rebuild U.S. Leadership in Food and Agricultural R&D

Agricultural Productivity Growth, Resilience, and Economic Transformation in Sub-Saharan Africa

More productive farming lowers global emissions