Agriculture Reference
In-Depth Information
In consequence, population growth with
increasing age, arable land, fresh water and
fuel limits, climate change and other
developments require a radical rethinking of
agriculture for the 21st century to meet this
century's demands for feed, food, i bre and
fuel, while reducing the environmental
impact of their production (Fedorof
et al
.,
2010; Tester and Langridge, 2010; Windisch
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consideration of resources are mentioned in
Table 1.4. h e acceptance of such plants, as
well as the farming systems that use them,
are considered essential for the success of
the new agriculture. Genetically modii ed
organisms (GMOs) that are in the pipeline
are described in Chapter 12. Furthermore,
FAO (2012b) and Ruane (2013) provide
information about the future of GM plants
in developing countries.
More public investment will be needed,
and new and imaginative public-private
collaboration can also make the 'genetic
revolution' benei cial for developing
countries (Serageldin, 1999; Qaim, 2000;
SCAR, 2008; h e Royal Society, 2009; see
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recommend a global harmonization to
decrease regulatory barriers. International
organizations should play a key role in
rationalizing regulatory systems. Further-
more, the public research sector will need to
ensure that the risk assessment process is
scientii cally sound and transparent (Matten
et al
., 2008; Miller, 2010; see also Chapter 3).
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