Edition |
1st ed. |
Description |
xxix, 237 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. |
Series |
State of the world ; 2011 |
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State of the world library.
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Summary |
"State of the World 2011 ... assesses the state of agricultural innovations--from cropping methods to irrigation technology to agricultural policy--with an emphasis on sustainability, diversity, and ecosystem health in the hope of guiding governments, foundations, and concerned citizens in their efforts to eradicate hunger and poverty."--Back cover. |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 183-220) and index. |
Contents |
Charting a new path to eliminating hunger / Brian Halweil and Danielle Nierenberg -- Moving ecoagriculture into the mainstream / Louise E. Buck and Sara J. Scherr -- The nutritional and economic potential of vegetables / Abdou Tenkouano -- Getting more crop per drop / Sandra L. Postel -- Farmers take the lead in research and development / Brigid Letty, Qureish Noordin, Saidou Magagi, and Ann Waters-Bayer -- Africa's soil fertility crisis and the coming famine / Roland Bunch -- Safeguarding local food biodiversity / Serena Milano -- Coping with climate change and building resilience: An agnostic approach to climate adaptation / David Lobell and Marshall Burke ; Investing in trees to mitigate climate change / Chris Reij ; The climate crisis on our plates / Anna Lappé -- Post-harvest losses: a neglected field / Tristram Stuart -- Feeding the cities / Nancy Karanja and Mary Njenga -- Harnessing the knowledge and skills of women farmers / Dianne Forte, Royce Gloria Androa, and Marie-Ange Binagwaho -- Investing in Africa's land: crisis and opportunity / Andrew Rice -- The missing links: going beyond production / Samuel Fromartz -- Improving food production from livestock / Mario Herrero [et. al.] -- A road map for nourishing the planet : Innovations in understanding complex systems / Hans R. Herren ; Innovations in evaluating agricultural development projects / Charles Benbrook ; Innovations in institutions to support people and the planet / Marcia Ishii-Eiteman ; Innovations in governance / Anuradha Mittal ; Innovations in policy reform / Alexandra Spieldoch. |
Subject |
Agricultural innovations.
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Food supply.
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Agriculture and state.
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Sustainable development.
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Conservation of natural resources.
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Economic development -- Environmental aspects.
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Consumption (Economics)
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Agricultural innovations.
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Food supply.
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Agriculture -- Government policy.
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Sustainable development.
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Food supply -- Developing countries.
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Agricultural innovations. (OCoLC)fst00800915
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Agriculture and state. (OCoLC)fst00801722
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Conservation of natural resources. (OCoLC)fst00875502
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Consumption (Economics) (OCoLC)fst00876455
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Economic development -- Environmental aspects.
(OCoLC)fst00901808
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Food supply. (OCoLC)fst00931196
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Sustainable development. (OCoLC)fst01139731
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Famine.
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Innovations agricoles.
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Production alimentaire.
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Recherche agricole.
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Production agricole.
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Politique agricole.
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Monde.
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Added Author |
Nierenberg, Danielle.
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Halweil, Brian.
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Starke, Linda.
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Worldwatch Institute.
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Added Title |
2011 state of the world |
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Innovations that nourish the planet |
ISBN |
9780393338805 (pbk.) |
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0393338800 (pbk.) |
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