Challenge to Canberra World Population Outstrips Food
The Freedom from Hunger Campaign led by FAO and UNICEF seeks lasting relief from hunger by boosting self sufficiency in developing areas. It highlights poor yields, funds mechanisation and better farming, and cites Sri Lanka as a model where outboard motors and motorised boats tripled catches. Australia will contribute to these projects and asks for support.
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Food and Agriculture Organisation
FAO
United Nations
United Nations Children's Fund
Unicef
Ceylon
Australia
Australian Aid To Field Projects
The Australian National Committee for the Campaign reports planned aid, led by Patron-in-Chief Governor-General Viscount Lord De L'Isle and Patrons Prime Minister Menzies and Leader of the Opposition Calwell. Australian funds will back fertiliser driven food production in Ceylon, milk schemes in India and Pakistan, buffalo health research, regional fish farming, irrigation training for 20000 farmers in East Pakistan, egg and poultry programs in India and Burma, and a Southeast Asia nutrition school with location undecided.
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South-East Asia
Australian National Committee For
Viscount Lord de L'Isle
Robert Menzies
A. A. Calwell
J. McEwen
Ceylon
India
Pakistan
Asia
East
Burma
Simple Truths From Hunger Campaign Urges Self Sufficiency
The Freedom from Hunger Campaign promotes simple truths about malnutrition and rising numbers. It argues that hunger is solvable and that the best path to independence from charity is helping people grow more food. The message invites public support.
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Canberra
Lord Casey of
Berwick
W. J. Hobbin
South- East Asia
Icha Saay