Project Syndicate article about Gordon Conway's new book.
In the 1960’s, the Green Revolution – which included the development of high-yielding crop varieties, the expansion of irrigation infrastructure, and the distribution of modern fertilizers and pesticides to developing-country farmers – bolstered agricultural production worldwide. But chronic hunger remains pervasive, particularly in developing countries, which are affected most by crop shortages and food-price volatility.
In this Project Syndicate article, Gordon Conway talks about his new book 'One Billion Hungry: Can We Feed the World?
More information about the book can be found at www.canwefeedtheworld.org or by checking out the book's Facebook page
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