Citation
(2012), "More food", International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management, Vol. 61 No. 5. https://doi.org/10.1108/ijppm.2012.07961eaa.009
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2012, Emerald Group Publishing Limited
More food
Article Type: News From: International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management, Volume 61, Issue 5
BRIC countries are boosting agricultural productivity thanks to investments in plant research and entrepreneurial initiatives, according to a recent Economist Intelligence Unit study. The high-growth economies of Brazil, Russia, India and China (BRICs) are investing heavily in agricultural research, offering financial backing to farmers, promoting best practices in farming, and strengthening rural infrastructure to secure their food supplies.
As demand for food soars in the coming decades, boosting yields in agricultural systems around the world is essential. The BRICs have been among the most successful food producers of the past two decades. Their successes provide valuable lessons for other high-growth areas – as well as for developed markets – according to the study, which was sponsored by Passion Céréales, an umbrella organisation for French cereals producers.