Farming and Food Supplies - The Case for Expansion of British Agriculture

First published in 1965, this book examines the case for further expansion of agriculture against the background of mass hunger and rising population in many parts of the world. With recent world events bringing the subject of food distribution to the fore.

List of contents

Foreword. Acknowledgements. Introduction. Part I: Farming in the National Economy 1. Farming: A Major Industry 2. Farming and Economic Growth 3. Import Saving 4. Food and Health 5. The Real Cost of Subsidies Part II: Britain’s Farming Potential 6. Natural Resources 7. Technical Resources 8. Economic Resources 9. How Much Could Britain Produce? Part III: World Population and World Food Supplies 10. The Threat of World Hunger 11. Outlines of a World Food Plan 12. The Aim of Equalisation 13. The Implications for Britain 14. The Case for Expansion. Index.

Summary

First published in 1965, this book examines the case for further expansion of agriculture against the background of mass hunger and rising population in many parts of the world. With recent world events bringing the subject of food distribution to the fore.

Product details

• Authors: Margaret Bramley, Bramley Margaret
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.08.2024
• EAN: 9781032818887
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3281888-7
• No. of pages: 130
• Series: Routledge Revivals
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Agriculture, horticulture; forestry, fishing, food; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Agriculture / General, United Kingdom, Great Britain, Agricultural science, Agribusiness and primary industries, Primary industries