Global food security and environmental sustainability should not be conflicting goals, but too often they seem to be. Tackling food security purely by increasing production requires additional use of land, water, pesticides, and fertilizers. The Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations reports that one-third of all food is lost or wasted worldwide. Decreasing […]
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Palm Oil in West Africa: The New Frontier?
Recent changes in both the supply and demand for palm oil are rapidly changing the face of its world market. The underlying cause of this change is tension between conflicting desires: economic growth and environmental protection, which drive the choices of palm oil producers, consumers, and policy makers. The future of the palm oil industry, […]