Thumbnail Image

The State of Food and Agriculture, 2000

Lessons from the past 50 years

Year of publication 2000

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 349

Author Agriculture and Economic Development Analysis Division

Product type Book (series)

ISBN 9251044007

Series title The State of Food and Agriculture (SOFA)

Series number 814539

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) The State of Food and Agriculture 2000 reports only very modest growth in world agricultural production in 1998, and the estimates for 1999 do not appear to indicate any improvement. Particularly for the developing countries, where the performance of the agricultural sector is of special concern, prospects for 1999 are for a noticeable slowdown in crop and livestock production - reflecting a negative trend that is now in its third consecutive year. It has been a difficult period for many of thes e countries, which have been facing unusually adverse climatic conditions, together with the negative economic impact of the financial crisis that erupted in 1997, declining prices of several of their major commodity exports and, in a number of cases, political instability and conflicts. Food supply disruptions associated with these problems have led to the outbreak or persistence of serious food emergency situations in a large number of countries - currently more than 30 - around the world. The close of a millennium is an opportune time for studying the past with a view to seeking lessons for the future. In its special chapter, "World food and agriculture: lessons from the past 50 years", The State of Food and Agriculture 2000 reflects on humankind's achievements and failures in fighting poverty and hunger over the past half-century - a theme that stimulates both historic and prospective thought.

Language English

Also available in:

Related items

Showing items related by metadata.

  • Thumbnail Image
    Document
    Hunger in the Face of Crisis
    Global Economic Slowdown Underscores Urgency of Addressing Long-Term Challenges
    2009
    Also available in:
    More than one billion people are undernourished worldwide. FAO estimates show a significant deterioration of an already disappointing trend witnessed over the past ten years. The large increase in the number of undernourished people in 2009 underlies the urgency of tackling the root causes of hunger swiftly and effectively.
  • Thumbnail Image
    Document
    Homestead gardens in drought prone areas in north-western Bangladesh 2012
    Also available in:
    No results found.
    Homestead gardening is a well-known practice in the rural areas of Bangladesh, creating opportunities for year-round income, even when other income sources fail particularly due to water scarcity and drought. Homestead gardens use the small raised areas (chalas) around the homesteads. The management of close by homestead gardens benefits from using homestead wastes, sweepings and debris as organic matter, as well as from roof collection of irrigation water. Selecting vegetables and varieties which require less irrigation water enhances drought resilience. Homestead gardens are a good practice from women in particular, who can manage activities and earn income with minimum support from their male counterparts.
  • No Thumbnail Available
Show more

Users also downloaded

Showing related downloaded files

No results found.