Agriculture around the world in the 21st century: achievements, challenges and prospects
Agriculture continues to be a very important instrument for employment creation, poverty reduction and sustainable development in the 21st century. Asian economic giants like India and China have a significant proportion of their population still dependent on agriculture for their livelihoods. This course aims to understand and analyze various aspects of the agricultural sector including changing agrarian policies by examining...
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Agriculture’s performance is critical for all the important parameters of food security (availability, accessibility and absorption) and overall rural development. Both India and China have distinct agrarian histories (pre-reform and post-reform period) which can be interesting and useful to compare. The course will not only delve into the aspects of production and yield, rural employment and rural poverty levels, shift to non-farm sector/diversification, ecological impact and special economic zones but also study the impact of climate change, conflict between food and fuels, agrarian strategies and rural governance including civil society institutions.
What will we cover?
Agrarian history of India and China – pre-reform and post-reform period
Parameters of food security and rural development
Agrarian policies and programmes
Challenges facing rural areas – unemployment, poverty, climate change, environmental degradation, land dispossession and SEZs, large scale migration and impoverishment
Rural governance
Conflict between economic growth and ecological preservation; food versus fuel debate
Tussle between the national and the global (national regulations versus global norms)
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
Understand the importance of agriculture, food security and rural development
Compare the agrarian histories and trajectories of India and China
Comprehend the diverse challenges faced by the sector with the need for reform
Realize the need to maintain the crucial balance between economic growth and environmental sustainability
Appreciate the importance of robust rural governance and inclusive policies
Acknowledge the adverse impact of climate change
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This session is suitable both for newcomers to the subject and for those who have some background knowledge. You will need a good grasp of English to keep up with the course.
Given the sensitive nature of the topics the session will explore, we also expect everyone to engage group and class discussions with respect and the willingness to learn from others.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
The course will be taught in location with every session of two hours. All sessions will include PowerPoint presentations along with class/group discussions. Reading list will be provided.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
There are no additional costs, but you may wish to bring pen and paper or a digital equivalent for notetaking .
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This course aims to understand and analyze various aspects of the agricultural sector including changing agrarian policies by examining the rural landscapes of India and China. </p><p>Dr Reshmi Banerjee is a political scientist with specialization in food security, agricultural policies and cross-border studies on North East India/Myanmar. She was previously a visiting research fellow in the King’s India Institute (KII), King’s College, London, an academic visitor in the Asian Studies Centre (Programme on Modern Burmese Studies) in St Antony’s College, University of Oxford, a research associate in the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London, a post-doctoral fellow in the department of international relations, University of Indonesia (UI) and a researcher in the Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI), Jakarta. Reshmi has been a Visiting Professor in Jamia Millia Islamia, a fellow in the Rajiv Gandhi Institute for Contemporary Studies (RGICS) and a visiting research fellow in the Institute of Social Sciences, New Delhi. She has taught in Delhi University and in the University of Indonesia (UI). She has a Masters, M.Phil and Ph.D from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi and a Masters in Museum Cultures from Birkbeck, University of London. She is the author/editor of several books and journal articles. Her research focus areas are: conflict, identity politics and institutional interventions. </p>002654709Agriculture around the world in the 21st century: achievements, challenges and prospects129129https://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/catalog/category/a-taste-of-politics-hpc36.jpgInStockDaytimeTueKeeley StreetAvailable courses1 to 4 weeksWeekday2026-05-12T00:00:00+00:00May 2026Culture, history & humanitiesHPC112129129Agriculture around the world in the 21st century: achievements, challenges and prospects10384129Reshmi Banerjeeagriculture-around-the-world-in-the-21st-century-achievements-challenges-and-prospects/hpc112-2526<p>Agriculture continues to be a very important instrument for employment creation, poverty reduction and sustainable development in the 21st century. Asian economic giants like India and China have a significant proportion of their population still dependent on agriculture for their livelihoods. 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Reshmi has been a Visiting Professor in Jamia Millia Islamia, a fellow in the Rajiv Gandhi Institute for Contemporary Studies (RGICS) and a visiting research fellow in the Institute of Social Sciences, New Delhi. She has taught in Delhi University and in the University of Indonesia (UI). She has a Masters, M.Phil and Ph.D from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi and a Masters in Museum Cultures from Birkbeck, University of London. She is the author/editor of several books and journal articles. Her research focus areas are: conflict, identity politics and institutional interventions. </p>0000-Available|2026-05-12 00:00:00<p>Agriculture’s performance is critical for all the important parameters of food security (availability, accessibility and absorption) and overall rural development. Both India and China have distinct agrarian histories (pre-reform and post-reform period) which can be interesting and useful to compare. The course will not only delve into the aspects of production and yield, rural employment and rural poverty levels, shift to non-farm sector/diversification, ecological impact and special economic zones but also study the impact of climate change, conflict between food and fuels, agrarian strategies and rural governance including civil society institutions. </p><p>Agriculture continues to be a very important instrument for employment creation, poverty reduction and sustainable development in the 21st century. Asian economic giants like India and China have a significant proportion of their population still dependent on agriculture for their livelihoods. This course aims to understand and analyze various aspects of the agricultural sector including changing agrarian policies by examining the rural landscapes of India and China. </p><p>Dr Reshmi Banerjee is a political scientist with specialization in food security, agricultural policies and cross-border studies on North East India/Myanmar. She was previously a visiting research fellow in the King’s India Institute (KII), King’s College, London, an academic visitor in the Asian Studies Centre (Programme on Modern Burmese Studies) in St Antony’s College, University of Oxford, a research associate in the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London, a post-doctoral fellow in the department of international relations, University of Indonesia (UI) and a researcher in the Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI), Jakarta. Reshmi has been a Visiting Professor in Jamia Millia Islamia, a fellow in the Rajiv Gandhi Institute for Contemporary Studies (RGICS) and a visiting research fellow in the Institute of Social Sciences, New Delhi. She has taught in Delhi University and in the University of Indonesia (UI). She has a Masters, M.Phil and Ph.D from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi and a Masters in Museum Cultures from Birkbeck, University of London. She is the author/editor of several books and journal articles. Her research focus areas are: conflict, identity politics and institutional interventions. </p><ul><li>Agrarian history of India and China – pre-reform and post-reform period </li><li>Parameters of food security and rural development </li><li>Agrarian policies and programmes </li><li>Challenges facing rural areas – unemployment, poverty, climate change, environmental degradation, land dispossession and SEZs, large scale migration and impoverishment </li><li>Rural governance </li><li>Conflict between economic growth and ecological preservation; food versus fuel debate</li><li>Tussle between the national and the global (national regulations versus global norms)</li></ul><ul><li>Understand the importance of agriculture, food security and rural development </li><li>Compare the agrarian histories and trajectories of India and China </li><li>Comprehend the diverse challenges faced by the sector with the need for reform</li><li>Realize the need to maintain the crucial balance between economic growth and environmental sustainability</li><li>Appreciate the importance of robust rural governance and inclusive policies </li><li>Acknowledge the adverse impact of climate change </li></ul><p>This session is suitable both for newcomers to the subject and for those who have some background knowledge. You will need a good grasp of English to keep up with the course. </p><p>Given the sensitive nature of the topics the session will explore, we also expect everyone to engage group and class discussions with respect and the willingness to learn from others.</p><p>The course will be taught in location with every session of two hours. All sessions will include PowerPoint presentations along with class/group discussions. Reading list will be provided. </p><p>There are no additional costs, but you may wish to bring pen and paper or a digital equivalent for notetaking .</p><p> </p><p>HPC160 South Asia after independence</p>Politics & economicsGlobal & regional politicsvirtual10312984HPC112NONETue12/05/26 - 02/06/2610:30 - 12:3010:3012:304 sessions (over 4 weeks)41 to 4 weeksDaytimeWeekdayKSKeeley StreetReshmi BanerjeeAvailable courses2026-05-12T00:00:00+00:00May 2026Culture, history & humanities129129Agriculture around the world in the 21st century: achievements, challenges and prospectsagriculture-around-the-world-in-the-21st-century-achievements-challenges-and-prospects/hpc112-2526<p>Agriculture continues to be a very important instrument for employment creation, poverty reduction and sustainable development in the 21st century. Asian economic giants like India and China have a significant proportion of their population still dependent on agriculture for their livelihoods. This course aims to understand and analyze various aspects of the agricultural sector including changing agrarian policies by examining the rural landscapes of India and China. </p><p>Dr Reshmi Banerjee is a political scientist with specialization in food security, agricultural policies and cross-border studies on North East India/Myanmar. She was previously a visiting research fellow in the King’s India Institute (KII), King’s College, London, an academic visitor in the Asian Studies Centre (Programme on Modern Burmese Studies) in St Antony’s College, University of Oxford, a research associate in the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London, a post-doctoral fellow in the department of international relations, University of Indonesia (UI) and a researcher in the Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI), Jakarta. Reshmi has been a Visiting Professor in Jamia Millia Islamia, a fellow in the Rajiv Gandhi Institute for Contemporary Studies (RGICS) and a visiting research fellow in the Institute of Social Sciences, New Delhi. She has taught in Delhi University and in the University of Indonesia (UI). She has a Masters, M.Phil and Ph.D from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi and a Masters in Museum Cultures from Birkbeck, University of London. She is the author/editor of several books and journal articles. Her research focus areas are: conflict, identity politics and institutional interventions. </p>0000-Available|2026-05-12 00:00:00<p>Agriculture’s performance is critical for all the important parameters of food security (availability, accessibility and absorption) and overall rural development. Both India and China have distinct agrarian histories (pre-reform and post-reform period) which can be interesting and useful to compare. The course will not only delve into the aspects of production and yield, rural employment and rural poverty levels, shift to non-farm sector/diversification, ecological impact and special economic zones but also study the impact of climate change, conflict between food and fuels, agrarian strategies and rural governance including civil society institutions. </p><p>Agriculture continues to be a very important instrument for employment creation, poverty reduction and sustainable development in the 21st century. Asian economic giants like India and China have a significant proportion of their population still dependent on agriculture for their livelihoods. This course aims to understand and analyze various aspects of the agricultural sector including changing agrarian policies by examining the rural landscapes of India and China. </p><p>Dr Reshmi Banerjee is a political scientist with specialization in food security, agricultural policies and cross-border studies on North East India/Myanmar. She was previously a visiting research fellow in the King’s India Institute (KII), King’s College, London, an academic visitor in the Asian Studies Centre (Programme on Modern Burmese Studies) in St Antony’s College, University of Oxford, a research associate in the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London, a post-doctoral fellow in the department of international relations, University of Indonesia (UI) and a researcher in the Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI), Jakarta. Reshmi has been a Visiting Professor in Jamia Millia Islamia, a fellow in the Rajiv Gandhi Institute for Contemporary Studies (RGICS) and a visiting research fellow in the Institute of Social Sciences, New Delhi. She has taught in Delhi University and in the University of Indonesia (UI). She has a Masters, M.Phil and Ph.D from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi and a Masters in Museum Cultures from Birkbeck, University of London. She is the author/editor of several books and journal articles. Her research focus areas are: conflict, identity politics and institutional interventions. </p><ul><li>Agrarian history of India and China – pre-reform and post-reform period </li><li>Parameters of food security and rural development </li><li>Agrarian policies and programmes </li><li>Challenges facing rural areas – unemployment, poverty, climate change, environmental degradation, land dispossession and SEZs, large scale migration and impoverishment </li><li>Rural governance </li><li>Conflict between economic growth and ecological preservation; food versus fuel debate</li><li>Tussle between the national and the global (national regulations versus global norms)</li></ul><ul><li>Understand the importance of agriculture, food security and rural development </li><li>Compare the agrarian histories and trajectories of India and China </li><li>Comprehend the diverse challenges faced by the sector with the need for reform</li><li>Realize the need to maintain the crucial balance between economic growth and environmental sustainability</li><li>Appreciate the importance of robust rural governance and inclusive policies </li><li>Acknowledge the adverse impact of climate change </li></ul><p>This session is suitable both for newcomers to the subject and for those who have some background knowledge. You will need a good grasp of English to keep up with the course. </p><p>Given the sensitive nature of the topics the session will explore, we also expect everyone to engage group and class discussions with respect and the willingness to learn from others.</p><p>The course will be taught in location with every session of two hours. All sessions will include PowerPoint presentations along with class/group discussions. Reading list will be provided. </p><p>There are no additional costs, but you may wish to bring pen and paper or a digital equivalent for notetaking .</p><p> </p><p>HPC160 South Asia after independence</p>Politics & economicsGlobal & regional politicsconfigurable
