The current global food crisis mainly affects the poorest billion citizens on Earth. Yet it is a wake-up call to everyone, because of the risk of further famines, refugee crises and wars., We must all be aware of the position, and if possible, alarmed. Then, we must act - as individuals, as communities, as industries, as countries and as a species., Australia was a leader in the last Green Revolution and we need to rediscover that spirit and that determination to make a difference. We need to replenish both our science and our generosity as a people., The cotton industry is at the forefront of knowledge-based farming in Australia., The challenge that I wish to leave you with is to lead by your example the world's next great farming revolution, whose need is now hard upon us.,