Asian Rice Bowls: The Returning Crisis?

Pingali, P.

ISBN 10: 0851991629 / ISBN 13: 9780851991627

Published by Cab Publishing, 1997

This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,600grams, ISBN:0851991629. Seller Inventory # 9189597

Synopsis:

Less than two decades ago, the world was focusing on the impending food crisis across Asia, which was given little hope of ever being able to meet its rapidly growing food demand. Since then, Asia has made a quantum leap in food production. Technological innovations and policies that promoted intensive rice production systems helped achieve this. The authors of this book argue that there is a growing sense of complacency about future food supplies in Asia and that such complacency is not warranted. While rice productivity may increase, this will be limited by a number of factors: withdrawal of land and labor from agriculture to other uses, increased competition for resources, and land degradation. It is unlikely to match the increase in demand for rice because of population growth. The book provides a thorough assessment of the opportunities for increasing land productivity, including crop diversification. It evaluates the successes and limitations of the Green Revolution for rice in Asia and projects economic and technological trends forward over the next three decades.

About the Author: CABI

Bibliographic Details

Title: Asian Rice Bowls: The Returning Crisis?
Publisher: Cab Publishing
Publication Date: 1997
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good