Food yields face tapering gains say National Academy
The National Academy of Sciences warned that farm production gains are slowing amid rising food demand. It urged renewed research into high yielding crops and new farming methods, noting potential biological limits and a need for a national food policy and solar energy project.
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Food-price policies questioned by Senate staff
Washington AP two years of price increases 15 percent yearly raise serious questions about farming and food processing competition. The Senate Nutrition Committee staff says policy makers must answer production and retail cost issues to protect farmers and consumers. The report urges higher target prices to replace old price supports and calls for multiple investigations into pricing and marketing.
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