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Food in the Balance - Challenges of Feeding the World

As the United Nations observes World Food Day, 16 October 2007, VOA looks at issues and challenges regarding efforts to feed the world's growing population.

Economically weaker Indian farmers from Uttar Pradesh cook their meal at New Delhi's protest venue, Jantar Mantar, 16 Oct 2007

UN Calls for Renewed Effort to End Hunger Audio Clip Available

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854 million people still go to sleep on an empty stomach, despite fact our planet produces enough food to feed its entire population

Grain in its many forms is a staple for most of the world's population

UN: More than 850 Million Still Hungry Video clip available

Video clip available

Vien Dong food market is one of few shops reopened since Hurricane Katrina

Spike in Food Prices Causes Global Concern Video clip available

Video clip available

Rising Economic Growth in China, India Contributes to Food 'Inflation'

Heat wave means more drought

Scientists: Climate Change Could Affect World Food Supply Video clip available

Video clip available

Related Links for More Information

U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization Home Page

FAO Map: World Hunger Since 1970

U.S. Department of Agriculture

U.S. Agency for International Development

World Bank Agriculture and Rural Development

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