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“Modern agriculture has been accurately described as a way of turning oil into food. As the price of oil continues to rise, so will the price of food.”

Quote by Jeremy Grantham

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Jeremy Grantham

Jeremy Grantham is a renowned investor and environmentalist. He founded Grantham Mayo Van Otterloo & Co. (GMO) in 1977, a global asset management firm. He is known for his advocacy of sustainable investing and profound insights into market trends. more

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