Closing the yield gap

Description:	This intervention increases actual yields (reduces the gap between potential and actual yields), usually realized by better management.
Is implemented in:	Agricultural economy and forestry

Effects of this policy intervention on components

Component: Agricultural economy and forestry
Effect : Higher yields reduce the need for agricultural land and usually lower the price of food commodities.

Component: Crop and grass
Effect : BESCHRIJVING

Component: Terrestrial biodiversity
Effect : Decreases the pressure on land for agriculture. On the other hand it can increase the pressure from emissions towards natural areas.

Component: Human development
Effect : Increases global availability of food. This reduces child mortality as child underweight is much lower.