The Wheat Problem: Based on Remarks Made in the Presidential Address to the British Association at Bristol in 1898 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William Crookes

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0332108732 ISBN 13: 9780332108735

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Charting the world’s bread supply and the limits of wheat production .

This concise, accessible edition presents the central questions and data behind the late‑19th century wheat problem, focusing on the United Kingdom’s food security and the global balance of supply and demand.

The address gathers the author’s analysis, supported by experts who examine yields, imports, and the balance between consuming populations and arable land. It also surveys major wheat regions—from North America to Europe to the British Isles—along with practical notes on farming, soils, and the role of nitrogen in crop production. Readers will encounter a clear look at how wheat could meet future needs and what factors make that task challenging.

• World-wide view of wheat supply, demand, and reserves
• Regional production profiles and the drivers of yields
• Expert contributions and contemporary statistical perspectives
• Foundational ideas on agriculture, soil fertility, and resource limits

Ideal for readers interested in agricultural history, economic science, and early discussions of global food security and policy.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0332108732
• ISBN 13: 9780332108735
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 226