Hope for the World's hungry
Optimism is expressed that a long-term solution to the problem of feeding an expanding population can be accomplished by increasing agricultural research and allowing farmers adequate financial incentives. Food production in the tropics will require funding to train the scientists who will solve technical problems and to offer the farmer attractive prices and access to credit, irrigation, weed control, fertilizers, seeds, and pesticides. International training centers to develop a crop capability in developing countries offers more promise than massive transfers of food. Short-term solutions will call for increased energy use to produce fertilizers, but ultimate solutions will seek dietary changes, reduced birth rate, and alternate sources of energy for crop production. (DCK)
- OSTI ID:
- 7300161
- Journal Information:
- Eng., Cornell Q.; (United States), Journal Name: Eng., Cornell Q.; (United States) Vol. 12:1; ISSN ECQUA
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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