The Malthusian problem
Sir, — I have read with interest the editor’s three articles on the population problem and was pleased to see the last two paragraphs in his third article on the over-consumption of food by New Zealanders. It is a pity that so little space was given to the main problem, excess consumption of food and the world’s resources by the wealthy. Approximately one third of the world’s grain is used in feeding animals for the production of animal products, food for the rich. If one consumes sufficient grain for his calorie needs sufficient protein is also obtained. What right have wealthy nations to waste grain on unnecessary and inefficient production of animal protein while millions starve for lack of this grain? Do not let us be fooled by' the problems over there, the problem is right here — our greed. — Yours, etc., J.E.F. June 14, 1975.
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Press, Volume CXV, Issue 33870, 16 June 1975, Page 16
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