[R-G] Negative verdict on the Green Revolution

[Intense Red]

   This is one of the best articles to be posted into the list in a long 
time -- a thoroughly "green" angle, one that turns conventional 
agricultural  "wisdom" on its head and is supported by hard science and 
economics.

   IMHO, the only drawback was that the article didn't touch on the moneyed 
corporate/class interests that push chemical use in agriculture, but that's a 
minor nit compared to the overall article.  Kudos to Sid for posting it.

On Tuesday 22 July 2008 16:58, Sid Shniad wrote:
 > Globe and Mail July 19, 2008
 >    Agriculture: world food crisis
 >    A tough new row to hoe
 >    The Green Revolution that began in 1945 transformed farming and fed
 >    millions in developing countries. But its methods over the long run
 >    are proving to be stunningly destructive.

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