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I have seen firsthand that agricultural science has enormous potential to increase the yields of small farmers and lift them out of hunger and poverty.
Bill Gates
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What this quote means

Agricultural science can significantly improve farmers' productivity and reduce hunger and poverty.

In this quote, Bill Gates emphasizes the transformative power of agricultural science in enhancing the productivity of small farmers. He believes that by applying scientific methods and innovations in agriculture, small-scale farmers can achieve higher yields, which can ultimately lead to alleviating hunger and poverty in their communities.

Themes

AgricultureScienceFarmingPovertyHunger

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Example use cases

Using this quote in a speech about the importance of investing in agricultural research.

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