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“Man's survival, from the time of Adam and Eve until the invention of agriculture, must have been precarious because of his inability to ensure his food supply.” quote by Norman Borlaug
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“Man's survival, from the time of Adam and Eve until the invention of agriculture, must have been precarious because of his inability to ensure his food supply.”

Norman Borlaug

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Source Speech: International Food Policy Conference, 1970, agricultural history

Human survival was precarious before agriculture due to unreliable food sources.

In simple terms: Pre‑agricultural life was risky because of food insecurity.

Key Takeaway

Develop stable food systems.

Themes

agriculture survival history food security

Mood

analytical historical

Type

educational reflective

When to use this quote

  • policy making
  • educational curricula
  • development projects

Key Concepts

civilization development technological innovation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How did early farming change societies?
  • What modern risks replace ancient food insecurity?
A Different Perspective

Agriculture also introduced new challenges like disease and inequality.

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