There is one clear opportunity for humanity: boosting agricultural research and development for the poorest half of the planet
One of humanity’s greatest achievements in the past century was a huge increase in food production. From 1900 to 2000, there was a six-fold increase in crop harvests while the global population increased less than four-fold, meaning that on average people today have around 50 per cent more food available than their great-great-grandparents did.The NP Comment newsletter from columnist Colby Cosh and NP Comment editors tackles the important topics with boldness, verve and wit.
Our researchers looked at many agricultural policies, like subsidizing fertilizer and increasing irrigation. These all deliver moderate benefits to society but, per dollar invested, the effects are not amazing. But there is one clear opportunity for humanity: a big increase in investment in agricultural research and development .Article content
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