Titans of Industrial Agriculture
How a Few Giant Corporations Came to Dominate the Farm Sector and Why It Matters
Book • 2025
Jennifer Clapp's "Titans of Industrial Agriculture" meticulously traces the historical consolidation of power within the agricultural input sector.
The book examines the interplay of market forces, technological advancements, and government policies that fueled the rise of a handful of giant corporations dominating the production of farm machinery, fertilizers, seeds, and pesticides.
Clapp reveals how these corporations leveraged their size and influence to shape agricultural practices globally, leading to significant social, ecological, and health consequences.
The book also explores the ongoing critiques of industrial agriculture and the potential for a transition towards more sustainable and equitable food systems.
Ultimately, it serves as a critical analysis of corporate power and its impact on the global food system.
The book examines the interplay of market forces, technological advancements, and government policies that fueled the rise of a handful of giant corporations dominating the production of farm machinery, fertilizers, seeds, and pesticides.
Clapp reveals how these corporations leveraged their size and influence to shape agricultural practices globally, leading to significant social, ecological, and health consequences.
The book also explores the ongoing critiques of industrial agriculture and the potential for a transition towards more sustainable and equitable food systems.
Ultimately, it serves as a critical analysis of corporate power and its impact on the global food system.
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