The green revolution has an entirely different meaning to most people in the affluent nations of the privileged world than to those in the developing nations of the forgotten world. Norman Borlaug affluentdevelopforget Change image and share on social
Therefore I feel that the aforementioned guiding principle must be modified to read: If you desire peace, cultivate justice, but at the same time cultivate the fields to produce more bread; otherwise there will be no peace. Norman Borlaug aforementionedbreadcultivate share on social
Man seems to insist on ignoring the lessons available from history. Norman Borlaug historyignoreinsist Change image and 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
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
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
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
