Crop yields
By increasing crop yields, we can produce more food without using more land.
In other words, prevent both hunger and deforestation.
The current situation
Crop yields are generally higher in richer countries.
Conventional agriculture
Characteristics include:
Q&A
Unanswered
Materially speaking, what is lacking in places with low crop yields?
Is it true that polyculture can produce higher yields than monoculture? If so, why isn't it more common?
How much nitrogen can legume crops 'fix' into the soil? How does it compare to the amount of nitrogen needed to maximize grain yields?
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Other ways to improve food supply
- Reducing food waste
- Making diets more plant-based
- Saying no to biofuel