Man seems to insist on ignoring the lessons available from history. Norman Borlaug historyignoreinsist Change image and share on social
The forgotten world is made up primarily of the developing nations, where most of the people, comprising more than fifty percent of the total world population, live in poverty, with hunger as a constant companion and fear of famine a continual menace. Norman Borlaug companioncompriseconstant share on social
The destiny of world civilization depends upon providing a decent standard of living for all mankind. Norman Borlaug civilizationdecentdepend Change image and share on social
For, behind the scenes, halfway around the world in Mexico, were two decades of aggressive research on wheat that not only enabled Mexico to become self-sufficient with respect to wheat production but also paved the way to rapid increase in its production in other countries. Norman Borlaug aggressivecountrydecade share on social
There are no miracles in agricultural production. Norman Borlaug agriculturalmiracleproduction Change image and share on social
Almost certainly, however, the first essential component of social justice is adequate food for all mankind. Norman Borlaug adequatecomponentessential Change image and share on social
Without food, man can live at most but a few weeks; without it, all other components of social justice are meaningless. Norman Borlaug componentfoodjustice Change image and share on social
Man can and must prevent the tragedy of famine in the future instead of merely trying with pious regret to salvage the human wreckage of the famine, as he has so often done in the past. Norman Borlaug faminefuturehuman Change image and share on social
Cereal production in the rain-fed areas still remains relatively unaffected by the impact of the green revolution, but significant change and progress are now becoming evident in several countries. Norman Borlaug areacerealchange Change image and share on social
During the past three years spectacular progress has been made in increasing wheat, rice, and maize production in several of the most populous developing countries of southern Asia, where widespread famine appeared inevitable only five years ago. Norman Borlaug agoappearasia share on social
