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Agriculture & Environment: Food security

Editorials

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Long-term solutions needed to feed the world's poor

More agricultural research funding and a farmer-centred approach to boosting food production are needed to prevent future food emergencies.

17 April 2009 | EN | 中文

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2009: Will a crisis turn into an opportunity?

Science can help developing countries facing commodity-price and climate turmoil: the biggest challenge is how to ensure it does.

9 January 2009 | EN | ES | FR | 中文

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S&T has vital role in sustainable farming

A recent report is a welcome analysis of modern agriculture's future, but it fails to adequately recognise the role of science and technology.

18 April 2008 | EN | ES | 中文