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245 0 0 _aState of the world 2011
_binnovations that nourish the planet : a Worldwatch Institute report on progress toward a sustainable society
_cDanielle Nierenberg and Brian Halweil, project directors ; Linda Starke, editor
246 3 _a2011 state of the world
246 3 0 _aInnovations that nourish the planet
250 _a1st ed.
260 _aNew York
_bW.W. Norton & Co.
_cc2011
300 _axxix, 237 p.
_bill.
_c24 cm.
504 _aIncludes bibliographical references (p. 183-220) and index
505 0 _aCharting 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.
520 _a"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
650 0 _aAgricultural innovations
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650 0 _aFood supply
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650 0 _aAgriculture and state
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650 0 _aSustainable development
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650 0 _aConservation of natural resources
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650 0 _aEconomic development
_xEnvironmental aspects.
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650 0 _aConsumption (Economics)
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700 1 _aNierenberg, Danielle
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700 1 _aHalweil, Brian
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700 1 _aStarke, Linda
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710 2 _aWorldwatch Institute.
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