Farming And Nutrition: The Upside And Perils Of Worldwide Food Staples

Monday, March 3, 2014 - 21:40 in Mathematics & Economics

If you as a farmer have a choice between growing food that can feed lots of people or diverse food that can feed only a few, the answer will be obvious. As science has discovered that certain varietals will have better yields, it is no surprise that people want to adopt them. Food security, and meeting other basic needs, allows people to pursue wealth, both the economic and cultural kind. read more

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