Sir John Crawford Memorial Address; Facing the Uncomfortable Challenge of Food Security

Today agriculture faces threats that are arguably more daunting than in any previous era. The basic components of food production – land, water, nutrients, climate and crops – all appear poised to undermine rather than improve food security and thus threaten national security and peace. This address...

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Main Author: Fowler, Cary
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Published: 2017
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