Agriculture, Food Security,and Poverty in China; Past Performance, Future Prospects, and Implications for Agricultural R&D Policy

Published By: IFPRI on eSS | Published Date: June, 07 , 2009

China’s experience demonstrates the importance of technological development and public investment in improving agricultural productivity, farmer income, and food security in a nation with limited supplies of land and other natural resources. Technology has been the engine of China’s agricultural productivity growth in the past and will continue to play a major role in boosting China’s agricultural development and improving the nation’s food security in the 21st century.[IFPRI NO 3]

Author(s): Jikun Huang, Scott Rozelle | Posted on: Jun 07, 2009 | Views(1555) | Download (886)


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