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International Institute of Agriculture

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The International Institute of Agriculture (IIA) was established in 1905 in Rome, Italy, through the efforts of David Lubin. Lubin, an American agricultural reformer, envisioned the IIA as a global hub for collecting and disseminating information on crops, prices, and trade to support farmers worldwide.1

While the IIA aimed to protect farmers' interests, it is important to distinguish it from later organizations like the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, founded in 1945, which focuses on eliminating hunger and improving nutrition and living standards by increasing agricultural productivity. Another UN agency, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), established in 1977, provides resources for programs that assist poor rural communities in increasing food production.23

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  1. David Lubin
  2. Food and Agriculture Organization
  3. International Fund for Agricultural Development

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