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Highlights from the Parallel Sessions – making the case for efficiency: Food

Inclusive Economy10 Jun 2010Bas de Leeuw

Did you know that 85% of food production in developing countries comes from small farms? Scope for efficiency gains! Bigger farms like in Switzerland (dairy) and Spain (cheese, tigernuts) have much to gain as well.

5% effiiciency gain in food sector was said to be possible IF supported by change in consumer behaviour. Too much food is simply wasted, thrown away ..