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Landline: Food shortage: Please, Sir, can I have some more?

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Are we headed for food shortages in the future? Many scientists say that food production is becoming a critical issue and that Australia has a part to play in securing food for the world's future. As you watch this clip from 2013, find out how past strategies dealt with the food security issue, and learn about our plans for addressing it now and in the future.

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Topics Soil degradation Food products Agriculture Primary industry Environmental management Environmental influences Sustainable development Asia Maps (Geographic location) Australia Food technology Water resources Data representation Data collection Climate change Fibres (Materials) Surveying (Data collection) Food availability Vegetation Environmental impact Human impact Fieldwork Geographical information systems Crop yields

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Name: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Organization: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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URL: http://www.abc.net.au

Name: Education Services Australia
Organization: Education Services Australia
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Address: VIC, AUSTRALIA
URL: http://www.esa.edu.au/

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Name: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Organization: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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URL: http://www.abc.net.au

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Name: Education Services Australia Ltd
Organisation: Education Services Australia Ltd
Address: AUSTRALIA
URL: www.esa.edu.au

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Metadata © Australian Broadcasting Corporation and Education Services Australia Ltd 2012 (except where otherwise indicated). Digital content © Australian Broadcasting Corporation 2012 (except where otherwise indicated).