Food for all

What kind of agriculture is needed to feed the world? World leaders have committed themselves to halving hunger by the year 2015. as a first step to food for all. But is this achievable with the kind of agricultural system that now predominates? John Madeley believes we must recognise that our current hi-tech, agrochemical-dependent, corporate-dominated farming system has failed to feed the hungry. He argues that we already have the experience on which to base a new approach - ideas such as sustainable agriculture, low-external-input agriculture, organic food production, permaculture and the reintegration of traditional farming techniques. The author outlines the changes that could offer viable livelihoods to resource-poor framers and food for the hungry. Food for all is not only possible, it is an urgent imperative.