‘Land sparing’ or ‘land sharing’? More intensive agriculture better helps farmers fight climate...
Story Date: 8/13/2018

 

Source: GENETIC LITERACY PROJECT, 8/10/18



Farmers face a growing dilemma …. How do you feed …. people without harming the environment? [G]rowing as much food as possible in a small area may be our best bet for sustainably feeding the [world]  Farmers who wish to minimize their carbon footprint have traditionally held two philosophies, says David Williams, the lead author of a paper published [recently] in the journal Current Biology.

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