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The global demand for agricultural products has been increasing rapidly in recent years. The reasons for this are: a growing world population; the gain on prosperity that comes with globalization; and the use of renewable raw materials as a source of bio-energy. This trend will probably continue in the future.
Since farm land is limited, the rising demand can only be met by generating higher yields. The conventional methods to increase productivity, especially the intensive use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, have contributed to the deterioration of natural soil fertility.