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The future of food and farming

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The UK Government Chief Scientist takes stock of the enormous challenges facing governments and citizens in balancing the competing pressures and demands on the global food system, not least in providing an adequate and sustainable nutrition for a rapidly-expanding population against the background of climate change. There are grounds for optimism in scientific and technical innovation, and in a growing consensus that global poverty is unacceptable and has to be ended. But the decisions ahead are difficult, and bold action is required to achieve the sustainable and fair food system the world so desperately needs.

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  • Beddington, Sir John, 2011. "The future of food and farming," International Journal of Agricultural Management, Institute of Agricultural Management, vol. 1(2), pages 1-5.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:ijameu:149777
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.149777
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    2. Molden, David, 2007. "Water for food, water for life: a comprehensive assessment of water management in agriculture: summary. In Russian," IWMI Books, Reports H041260, International Water Management Institute.
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