S1E4. Double the Acres Half the Yield: Organic Can’t Feed the World

Some scientists say that agricultural output must double by 2050 if there is hope to feed the growing planet. Yield in organics historically drags behind conventional crops, requiring more acres to produce the same amount of food. Can organic ever hope to feed the continually growing world population? Separate the wheat from the chaff and myth from reality with this episode's guests: Dr. John Reganold, Washington State University Dr. Andrew Smith, Rodale Institute Jo Mirenda, Organic Trade Association Tell us what you think about the podcast by taking this short survey. Join our email list for periodic updates about OATS such as upcoming events, new podcast episodes, and articles on timely topics in the organic grain industry. A huge thank you to our sponsors: General Mills Clif Bar Stonyfield King Arthur Baking Co. Organic Valley and our fiscal sponsor, Organic Trade Association Music from Blue Dot Sessions, Epidemic Sound, Soundstripe, and Free Music Archive. Sound Effects from zapsplat.com .

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S1E4. Double the Acres Half the Yield: Organic Can’t Feed the World is an episode from The Dirt on Organic Farming by Organic Agronomy Training Service (OATS).

This episode is 46:06 long.

This episode was published on Jul 27, 2021.

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