The Economist (March 9)
2017/ 03/ 12 by jd in Global News
“The spread of exotic grains is evidence that globalisation works.” You may mock quinoa and other hip foods, but they are welcome sign “of rising prosperity and expanding choice. The spread of better farming techniques has raised yields, helping humanity feed itself despite a rising population.” In contrast, “plans to erect trade barriers and possibly start a trade war” deserve derision. They “would make the world poorer and hungrier.”
Tags: Exotic grains, Expanding choice, Farming, Globalization, Humanity, Population, Prosperity, Quinoa, Trade barriers, Trade war, Yields
