Identifying and improving the stock of arable land is incredibly important. With effort, perhaps it is even possible to continue to meet the needs of the growing human population? Remember that we are adding a billion new mouths to feed each 13 years or so… (source: http://www.smartgrowth.bc.ca/AboutUs/Issues/AgriculturalLand/tabid/111/Default.aspx)
identifying and improving the stock of arable land