Man seems to insist on ignoring the lessons available from history. Norman Borlaug historyignoreinsist Change image and share on social
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
I am but one member of a vast team made up of many organizations, officials, thousands of scientists, and millions of farmers - mostly small and humble - who for many years have been fighting a quiet, oftentimes losing war on the food production front. Norman Borlaug farmerfightfood 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
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
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
Yet food is something that is taken for granted by most world leaders despite the fact that more than half of the population of the world is hungry. Norman Borlaug factfoodgrant 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
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
