An Overview of (International) Large-Scale Land Transactions (LSLT) in the context of Food Security

This report, made by JRC, highlights the main characteristics of large-scale land transactions and the practical implications of the emerging agricultural holdings with respect to food security challenges at global and local level. The analysis makes a distinction of land deals and investors in three different geographical areas (Africa, Black Sea Region and Latin America) while also evaluating the social, economic and environmental impact for the recipient country. Results indicate that the current wave of large-scale land transactions, triggered in the last five years, is largely focused on the production of the so-called flex-crops (that can generate feed, fuel, fiber and feed). Concluding remarks include policy recommendations for the inclusive development of agricultural sectors, particularly in low income countries.