2001/03/01 by Christopher L. Delgado, Christopher Delgado, Mark W. Rosegrant +6 · 3 citations
Environmental Science · #Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact
paper · doi:10.5367/000000001101293427
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A revolution is taking place in global agriculture that has profound implications for human health, livelihoods and the environment. Population growth, urbanization and income growth in developing countries are fuelling a massive increase in demand for food of animal origin. These changes in the diets of billions of people could significantly improve the well-being of many rural poor. Governments and industry must prepare for this continuing revolution with long-term policies and investments that will satisfy consumer demand, improve nutrition, direct income growth opportunities to those who need them most, and alleviate environmental and public health stress.