On 23/05/2013 10:13, The Natural Philosopher wrote:
On 23/05/13 03:11, Simon Brown wrote:


Now explain why it did not happen in all those
places that used very little fossil fuel or chemicals
in their agriculture in the last couple of decades.


Tell me where those places are, and what their populations densities are.

10 acres for a family is what it takes to feed them house them and
clothe them and feed them and keep them warm in winter. in the UK. 24x7
hard grind.



Is that enough?
They can't manage on that little in Africa.