Policy BriefIssue No. 2Impact of Covid-19 on Agriculture in the Asia-Pacific Region and Role of Mechanization

The impact of the coronavirus disease pandemic on the agricultural sector has brought unprecedented challenges in the Asia-Pacific region. At this juncture, it is important to undertake a closer analysis of the effect of the pandemic on agriculture in the region, with particular attention to resource-poor smallholder farmers and low-wage migrant agricultural workers. In addition, it is vital to identify solutions that can help member States €˜build back better’ the agricultural sector.

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Title Policy BriefIssue No. 2Impact of Covid-19 on Agriculture in the Asia-Pacific Region and Role of Mechanization
Description The impact of the coronavirus disease pandemic on the agricultural sector has brought unprecedented challenges in the Asia-Pacific region. At this juncture, it is important to undertake a closer analysis of the effect of the pandemic on agriculture in the region, with particular attention to resource-poor smallholder farmers and low-wage migrant agricultural workers. In addition, it is vital to identify solutions that can help member States €˜build back better’ the agricultural sector.
Agroecology Category
  • Integrated systems
  • Soil health
  • Economy and income
  • Nutrition and diets
  • Sustainable food system
  • Climate
  • Supportive policies
Agroecology Keyword
    Contributing organisations UN-ESCAP CSAM
    Author
    Year 2020
    Type of document Policy guidance
    Language English
    Country Asia
    Administrative Level 1
    Administrative Level 2
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