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Monthly Archives: March 2013
Europe’s green revolution and others since
Is history any use in helping us understand what to do to help poor and peasant farmers? The answer is a resounding yes according to Jonathan Harwood. He’s just published a fascinating book called Europe’s Green Revolution and Others Since … Continue reading
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Tagged Europe, Farming, Green Revolution, peasant-friendly, plant breeding
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