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By increasing crop yields, we can produce more food without using more land.<br />
In other words, prevent both [[hunger]] and [[deforestation]].

==The current situation==

Crop yields are generally higher in richer countries.

[[File: crop-yields-map.png]]

==Conventional agriculture==
Characteristics include:
* [[Fertilizer]]
* [[Pesticides]]
* [[Monoculture]]
* Heavy [[farm equipment]]
* [[GMOs]]

==Q&A==

===Unanswered===

Materially speaking, what is lacking in places with low crop yields?

Is it true that [[polyculture]] can produce higher yields than [[monoculture]]? If so, why isn't it more common?

How much nitrogen can legume crops 'fix' into the soil? How does it compare to the amount of nitrogen needed to maximize grain yields?

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==Other ways to improve food supply==
* Reducing [[food waste]]
* Making diets more [[plant-based]]
* Saying no to [[biofuel]]