During the past three years spectacular progress has been…

“During the past three years spectacular progress has been made in increasing wheat, rice, and maize production in several of the most populous developing countries of southern Asia, where widespread famine appeared inevitable only five years ago”

Norman Borlaug

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Notes rapid agricultural gains in Southern Asia, turning looming famine into increased food security.

In simple terms: Progress in staple crops reduced famine risk.

Key Takeaway

Support agricultural innovation.

Themes

agriculture development food security

Mood

optimistic serious

Type

analytical informative

When to use this quote

policy planning
farm investment
NGO programs

Key Concepts

yield improvement technology adoption

Questions to Reflect On

What can sustain this growth?
How to address inequality?

A Different Perspective

Sustainability challenges remain.

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Asia Country Developing countries Famine Maize Past Progress

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