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Jack A. Bobo | Senior Advisor for Biotechnology | U.S. Department of State
AGRICULTURE save the planet before it DESTROYS it? Jack A. Bobo | - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
AGRICULTURE save the planet before it DESTROYS it? Jack A. Bobo | - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Can AGRICULTURE save the planet before it DESTROYS it? Jack A. Bobo | Senior Advisor for Biotechnology | U.S. Department of State 70% of fresh water used for agriculture Aral Sea 1973 Aral Sea Today Jack A. Bobo | Senior Advisor for
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70% of fresh water used for agriculture
Jack A. Bobo | Senior Advisor for Biotechnology | U.S. Department of State
Aral Sea 1973 Aral Sea Today
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Greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture and deforestation
Jack A. Bobo | Senior Advisor for Biotechnology | U.S. Department of State
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60% more food by 2050, using…
Less land Less water Less fertilizer Fewer pesticides
Jack A. Bobo | Senior Advisor for Biotechnology | U.S. Department of State
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Jack A. Bobo | Senior Advisor for Biotechnology | U.S. Department of State
2050 9 billion
Global Population Growth
5 1990 7 billion
2010 2030
8 billion
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Jack A. Bobo | Senior Advisor for Biotechnology | U.S. Department of State
Baby Boom?
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Peak Oil Peak Child
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Baby Bust
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Peak Child
Productivity Gains
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Technology’s Role
Source: USDA/ERS
Jack A. Bobo | Senior Advisor for Biotechnology | U.S. Department of State
Resources Per Bushel of Corn 1980 – 2011
60% Less Erosion 50% Less Water 40% Less Energy 35% Less Greenhouse Gases 40% Less Land
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Jack A. Bobo | Senior Advisor for Biotechnology | U.S. Department of State
Jack A. Bobo, JD, MS
Chief, Biotechnology and Textile Trade Policy Division Senior Advisor for Biotechnology 202‐647‐1647 boboja@state.gov