1. General features of the decade -- 2. Supplies of agricultural products -- 3. International trade in agricultural products -- 4. The producer -- 5. The consumer -- 6. Progress in food and agricultural technology -- 7. Foreign assistance for agricultural development -- 8. Planning of agricultural development -- 9. Research, education, extension and relaLed services -- 10. Price policies and incentives -- 11. Institutional improvements -- 12. Outlook.