Sentences with phrase «securing future food supplies»

Experts from around the world are discussing the investment, technologies and policy measures needed to secure future food supplies.

As wheat is one of the world's most vital crops, the new genomics resources will help secure future food supplies.

Dimick cited water and food scarcity, pointing to the effects of countries that have lots of money but little water: «They are in the business of trying to buy up land or long - term leases on land in other continents so they can secure a future food supply.»

In Outgrowing the Earth, Brown investigates these issues and outlines the steps needed to secure future food supplies.

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The untapped potential of northern Australia's abundant resources is proving a major drawcard for overseas investors keen to secure a long - term stake in Asia's future food supply.

These modern varieties have helped vulnerable farmers by securing their food supply, and providing them with added income and the opportunity to invest in their own future.

Farmer - Veteran Coalition The mission of the Farmer - Veteran Coalition (FVC) is to mobilize our food and farming community to create healthy and viable futures for America's veterans by enlisting their help in building our green economy, rebuilding our rural communities, and securing a safe and healthy food supply for all.

Understanding how these animals convert plant - based diets into energy will be vital for securing the future of the world's food supplies, experts say.

The president of the Pacific island state of Kiribati favors buying more land abroad after a purchase in Fiji, to secure both food supplies and perhaps a future home if rising sea levels swamp low - lying atolls.

«With forethought, we can secure the food supply, energy, and livable environments that future generations deserve,» he said.