Farming has become substantially more efficient since then however.
With sufficient investment, the globe can support a much larger population than it does now. That's where the department for international development comes in.
(Vlad the Inhaler forgot his password, Sat 29 May 2010, 11:30, 1 reply)

That would be great
but unfortunately there is money to be made there, so big business likes to handle that sort of thing. Most poorer countries can't seem to afford it for some reason.
( Laird Dave Draws Now charges to take off his clothes., Sat 29 May 2010, 17:31, closed)