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Cattle occupied 79.5% of land already in use in the Brazilian Legal Amazon in 2006

Cattle occupied 79.5% of land already in use in the Brazilian Legal Amazon in 2006

Between 1995 and 2014, 290,000 Indian farmers committed suicide

Between 1995 and 2014, 290,000 Indian farmers committed suicide

CO2 emissions per hectare of organic agriculture systems are 48 to 66 percent lower than in conventi

CO2 emissions per hectare of organic agriculture systems are 48 to 66 percent lower than in conventi

Cereal production in India and Mexico 1961 to 1980: Rethinking Green Revolution Impact

Cereal production in India and Mexico 1961 to 1980: Rethinking Green Revolution Impact

285 pounds maize surplus per person in Zambia in 2012

285 pounds maize surplus per person in Zambia in 2012

Between 1995 and 2014, 290,000 Indian farmers committed suicide.

Between 1995 and 2014, 290,000 Indian farmers committed suicide.

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Worldwide pesticide sales increase more than 36-fold, 1960-2005

Worldwide pesticide sales increase more than 36-fold, 1960-2005

Wheat production rose 63% from in India and Pakistan from 1965-1970

Wheat production rose 63% from in India and Pakistan from 1965-1970

Share of processed agricultural products and agricultural commodities trade increased from 25% to 58

Share of processed agricultural products and agricultural commodities trade increased from 25% to 58

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