Of Martians, men and agriculture: Challenges for agriculture and society

摘要

The concept of absolute food security has been assumed by many developed nations or societies as a complete given into the future. I personally believe that this high degree of comfort has eventuated since the development of nuclear weapons and, in conjunction with these weapons, substantial and enduring political alliances. Belief in total food security has largely come about as a major ramification from these weapons removing the ability of one developed nation to blockade another.