TY  - BOOK
AU  - Nierenberg,Danielle
AU  - Halweil,Brian
AU  - Starke,Linda
ED  - Worldwatch Institute.
TI  - State of the world 2011 : innovations that nourish the planet : a Worldwatch Institute report on progress toward a sustainable society 
SN  - 9780393338805 (pbk.)
U1  - 333.72 22
PY  - 2011///
CY  - New York 
PB  - W.W. Norton & Co.
KW  - Agricultural innovations
KW  - Food supply
KW  - Agriculture and state
KW  - Sustainable development
KW  - Conservation of natural resources
KW  - Economic development
KW  - Environmental aspects
KW  - Consumption (Economics)
N1  - Includes bibliographical references (p. 183-220) and index; Charting a new path to eliminating hunger -- Moving ecoagriculture into the mainstream -- The nutritional and economic potential of vegetables -- Getting more crop per drop -- Farmers take the lead in research and development -- Africa's soil fertility crisis and the coming famine -- Safeguarding local food biodiversity -- Coping with climate change and building resilience -- Post-harvest losses: a neglected field -- Feeding the cities -- Harnessing the knowledge and skills of women farmers -- Investing in Africa's land: crisis and opportunity -- The missing links: going beyond production -- Improving food production from livestock -- A road map for nourishing the planet
N2  - "Known for tackling the most pressing issues that face our world, the Worldwatch Institute has dedicated the 2011 edition of its flagship report to a compelling look at the global food crisis, with particular emphasis on what innovators globally can do to help solve a worldwide problem. State of the World 2011 not only introduces us to the latest agro-ecological innovations and their global applicability but also gives broader insights into issues including poverty, international politics, and even gender equity."--Publisher description
ER  -