Flirting with disaster

Flirting with disaster

“Why do people think that food security is only [attainable] through technology? The International Assessment of Agricultural Science and Technology for Development [an intergovernmental body that involved more than 400 scientists and 30 governments] consider that the agricultural sector needs to grow, but in a way that does not result in social hardship or environmental degradation,” he told Thanh Nien Weekly via email.


“The Earth is not an experimental lab. Any change that doesn’t fit with local conditions would have greater negative impacts that anyone can think of. It takes centuries for farmers to grow plants that are adapted to local conditions, and that give the best nutritional condition in these local spaces. Can we take a risk for the next few years?” he asked.