Impacts of biofuel production on food security.

3 contexts for biofuel production are the use of existing arable land, expansion of the agricultural frontier, and use of marginal land

From:
Department for International Development
Published
1 January 2010
Document Type:
Journal Article
Theme:
Agriculture, Climate and Environment, Food and Nutrition
Authors:
Norgrove, L.

Abstract

Impacts of biofuel production on food security will depend upon the biofuel crop grown and the context in which it is grown. Three contexts for biofuel production are: the use of existing arable land, expansion of the agricultural frontier, and the use of marginal land not otherwise suitable for crop production. These are explored in this article, and effects on food security discussed.

Citation

IUFoST Scientific Information Bulletin, March 2010. 17 pp.

Impacts of biofuel production on food security.

Published 1 January 2010
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