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During the past three years spectacular progress has been made in increasing wheat, rice, and maize production in severa
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"During the past three years spectacular progress has been made in increasing wheat, rice, and maize production in several of the most populous developing countries of southern Asia, where widespread famine appeared inevitable only five years ago"

- Norman Borlaug

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Norman Borlaug's quote talks to the amazing progress made in increasing wheat, rice, and maize production in a few of the most populated developing countries of southern Asia over the past 3 years. This development is even more exceptional when considering that just five years earlier, widespread starvation in these countries seemed inescapable. This quote highlights the amazing potential of agricultural development to enhance the lives of people in developing countries, and functions as a pointer of the importance of purchasing agricultural research and advancement. It likewise functions as a testimony to the hard work and devotion of those associated with the farming sector, who have worked relentlessly to ensure that food security is achieved in these countries.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Norman Borlaug somewhere between March 25, 1914 and today. He/she was a famous Scientist from USA. The author also have 19 other quotes.

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