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Asia's green revolution brings hope and problems
A look at the 1960s shift to high yield rice and wheat in Asia, its impact on hunger, rural life, and economies. The article surveys gains in India Pakistan Taiwan Malaysia Thailand Japan and the Philippines, plus challenges like population growth, farm practices, and market adjustments. It cites experts Delfin Quironglo, Lester Brown, and J George Harrar on implications and policy needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asia
India
Pakistan
Luzon
Philippines
Taiwan
Malaysia
Thailand
Japan
Delfin Quriolgico
U.N. Development Program
Indonesia
Quiiolgio
Lester Brown
Overseas Development Council
Butre
Brown
International Rice Research Institute
Ceylon
Indo-Pakistan
Subcontinent
J. George Harrar
Rockefeller Foundation