Nevertheless, the number of farmers, small as well as large, who are adopting the new seeds and new technology is increasing very rapidly, and the increase in numbers during the past three years has been phenomenal.
Interpretation
The adoption of new agricultural technology by farmers is rapidly increasing, leading to significant growth in recent years.
This quote by Norman Borlaug highlights the remarkable shift in farming practices where both small and large-scale farmers are embracing innovative seeds and technologies. It signifies a transformative period in agriculture, indicating that advancements in technology are being recognized and utilized by a growing number of farmers, which can have profound impacts on productivity and food security.
In practice
In a presentation about the future of agriculture, this quote can be used to emphasize the importance of adopting new technologies.
During the past three years spectacular progress has been made in increasing wheat, rice, and maize production in several of the most populous developing countries of southern Asia, where widespread famine appeared inevitable only five years ago
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The goal of Tesla is to accelerate sustainable energy, so we're going to take a step back and think about what's most likely to achieve that goal.
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