On the recordJuly 8, 2014
the challenge is that by 2050, the world's population is going to grow to 9 billion people. That is going to demand at least a 60 percent increase over our current agricultural production.
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congress.govthe challenge is that by 2050, the world's population is going to grow to 9 billion people. That is going to demand at least a 60 percent increase over our current agricultural production.
Kerry emphasizes the need for increased agricultural production due to population growth.
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