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Jim Woodhill blogged for The Broker from the Convergence of Science conference in Ghana which focused on strengthening innovation systems for agriculture and rural poverty reduction.

Recently, I was asked to say a few words on Dutch national radio about the global skyrocketing of food prices. Expecting that it would be an ego-boosting experience, I eagerly accepted. However, things did not quite work out as planned. I shocked...