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080 _a07.01.02 A278
245 _aAgriculture : toward 2000
250 _aNew ed. rev.and enl.
260 _bFAO
_aRomeIT
_c1987
300 _a307 p.
500 _aIDS
520 _aAnalyses and quantifies major changes likely to emerge in world agriculture, fisheries and forestry by the end of the century. Emphasizes the need for significant investments in the agricultural sector in order to increase production. Analyses and presents options for policy measures needed to meet the dual challenge of ensuring adequate supply and of improving access to food by all. Points out the importance of linkages of agriculture to the economy as a whole. Discusses technological and ecological links and recommends greater allocation of resources to conservation and improved farming and forestry methods. Suggests the slowing down of production growth and the lowering of protectionist measures by developed countries.
583 _c3/7/00
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942 _cM
_mA278
999 _c15221
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