Abstract: Increasing food production is only part of the solution to the world poverty-food-population situation. Allnations must work more effectively to increase agricultural production, decrease population growth rates, and promote widespread improvements of incomes in developing countries. The food problem can begin to be alleviated through nations'developing appropriate domestic policies, sound programs and if they receive technical and financial assistance. The intention of the text is to assist developing countries 1) in recognizing the most rapid methods of agricultural development; 2) by demonstrating economic and social justiceto the long range benefit of all; 3) in arguing for technical assistance and financial aid; 4) by explaining misunderstood aspects of agriculture; 5) to focus on agricultural research applications; 6) to reassure the public there is hope in alleviating the crisis; and 7) to direct attention to strategies for action.