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PART 1: Breakfast for Eight Billion.

  • Published In: New Atlantis: A Journal of Technology & Society, 2025, n. 79. P. 13 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Mann, Charles C. 3 of 3

Abstract

The article "PART 1: Breakfast for Eight Billion" from the journal "New Atlantis: A Journal of Technology & Society" discusses the significant changes in human food consumption over time. It highlights the historical challenges of food scarcity and famine, particularly in Europe and poorer regions, and the subsequent rise of modern agriculture, known as Farming 2.0, which revolutionized food production. The Green Revolution, which involved advancements in fertilization, irrigation, and genetics, played a crucial role in increasing food supply and addressing hunger globally. However, the article also acknowledges the environmental challenges and the need to sustainably manage agriculture to feed a growing population while preserving the environment. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:New Atlantis: A Journal of Technology & Society. 2025/01, Issue 79, p13
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Agriculture and Agribusiness
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1543-1215
  • Accession Number:182002377
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