The book emphasizes the need for a tailored agricultural transformation in Africa, focusing on the continent's unique environments, climates, histories, and cultures. It advocates for strategies that specifically benefit rural smallholder farmers and their families, highlighting the importance of inclusivity and sustainability in addressing agricultural challenges across diverse regions.
In this book, one of the world's foremost experts on global food needs explains the many interrelated issues critical to our global food supply from the science of agricultural advances to the politics of food security.
The pressing issue of hunger affecting over three-quarters of a billion people is explored through a distinguished scientist's agenda aimed at addressing this paradox in a world of abundant food. Originally published in 1997, the book provides insights into the systemic failures and proposes actionable solutions to combat food scarcity and improve global nutrition. It emphasizes the need for innovative approaches to ensure that everyone has access to sufficient and nutritious food.