State Of Food And Agricultural, 2004

The "State of Food and Agriculture is FAO's annual flagship publication. It is one of the world's oldest global reports, in continuous production since 1947. The report examines key developments in food and agriculture at the world, regional and national levels and provides in-depth analysis of important issues shaping global food and agriculture. The "state of Food and Agriculture 2003-04 explores the potential of agricultural biotechnology-especially transgenic crops-to meet the needs of the poor. The report also presents an analysis of the socio-economic impacts of technological change in agriculture and surveys the current evidence regarding the safety of transgenic crops for human health and the environment. It recommends targeted investments in agricultural research, extension and regulatory capacity to ensure that the potential of agricultural biotechnology is brought to bear on the needs of the poor. Included in the issue are a CD-ROM containing time series data for 150 countries, countrygroups, and regions in English, French, and Spanish, together with FAOSTAT TS software for easy access and use.Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Staff is the author of 'State Of Food And Agricultural, 2004', published 2004 under ISBN 9789251050798 and ISBN 9251050791.