About the book
Rice is the food crop the world depends on most. In Feeding a Hungry Planet, James Lang demonstrates how research has benefited rice growers and increased production. He describes the life cycle of a rice crop and explains how research is conducted and how the results end up growing in a farmer’s field. Focusing on Asia and Latin America, Lang explores lowland and upland rice systems, genetics, sustainable agriculture, and efforts to narrow the gap between yields at research stations and those on working farms. Ultimately, says Lang, the ability to feed growing populations and protect fragile ecologies depends as much on the sustainable on-site farm technologies as on high-yielding crop varieties.
Lang views agriculture as a chain of events linking the farmer’s field with the scientist’s laboratory, and he argues that rice cultivation is shaped by different social systems, cultures, and environments. Describing research conducted by the International Rice Research Institute in the Philippines and by the International Center for Tropical Agriculture in Colombia, he shows how national programs tailor research to their own production problems. According to Lang, the interaction of research programs, practical problem solving, and local extension efforts suggests a new model for international development.
Editions of Feeding a Hungry Planet
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780807822845
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780807845936
- EBook
- ISBN 9780807862711
- PDF
- ISBN 9798890865908
Read an Excerpt
Rice is the food crop the world depends on most. In Feeding a Hungry Planet, James Lang demonstrates how research has benefited rice growers and increased production. He describes the life cycle of a rice crop and explains how research is conducted and how the results end up growing in a farmer’s field. Focusing on Asia and Latin America, Lang explores lowland and upland rice systems, genetics, sustainable agriculture, and efforts to narrow the gap between yields at research stations and those on working farms. Ultimately, says Lang, the ability to feed growing populations and protect fragile ecologies depends as much on the sustainable on-site farm technologies as on high-yielding crop varieties.
Lang views agriculture as a chain of events linking the farmer’s field with the scientist’s laboratory, and he argues that rice cultivation is shaped by different social systems, cultures, and environments. Describing research conducted by the International Rice Research Institute in the Philippines and by the International Center for Tropical Agriculture in Colombia, he shows how national programs tailor research to their own production problems. According to Lang, the interaction of research programs, practical problem solving, and local extension efforts suggests a new model for international development.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Feeding a Hungry Planet about?
Rice is the food crop the world depends on most. In Feeding a Hungry Planet, James Lang demonstrates how research has benefited rice growers and increased production. He describes the life cycle of a rice crop and explains how research is conducted and how the results end up growing in a farmer’s field. Focusing on Asia and Latin America, Lang explores lowland and upland rice systems, genetics, sustainable agriculture, and efforts to narrow the gap between yields at research stations and those on working farms. Ultimately, says Lang, the ability to feed growing populations and protect fragile ecologies depends as much on the sustainable on-site farm technologies as on high-yielding crop varieties.
Lang views agriculture as a chain of events linking the farmer’s field with the scientist’s laboratory, and he argues that rice cultivation is shaped by different social systems, cultures, and environments. Describing research conducted by the International Rice Research Institute in the Philippines and by the International Center for Tropical Agriculture in Colombia, he shows how national programs tailor research to their own production problems. According to Lang, the interaction of research programs, practical problem solving, and local extension efforts suggests a new model for international development.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Feeding a Hungry Planet?
Technology, Engineering, Agriculture, Industrial processes > Agriculture and farming
Where can I read a sample of Feeding a Hungry Planet?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780807822845
How long is Feeding a Hungry Planet and how many pages does it have?
Feeding a Hungry Planet has 204 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Feeding a Hungry Planet?
James Lang
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Feeding a Hungry Planet is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780807822845) and paperback(ISBN 9780807845936) and ebook(ISBN 9780807862711) and pdf(ISBN 9798890865908)
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