Next 30 years most critical in history for farming

Jack Bobo pictured at the Guild of Agricultural Journalists Michael Dillon Memorial Lecture. Picture: Philip Doyle.

The next 30 years will be critical for feeding the world, according to former Clinton adviser Jack Bobo.

Mr Bobo’s speech entitled “Can agriculture save the world, before it destroys it?” at the Guild of Agricultural Journalists of Ireland Michael Dillon Memorial Lecture on Friday discussed the need to balance low-cost nutritious food with environmental responsibilities.