chemistry, biology, physics, automation of production and other achievements of science and technology. In those years scientists connected with agricultural production have carried out research and development projects which made It possible to speak of a "green revolution". For most of the developing countries the results obtained In agriculture play, perhaps. a bigger role than any other achievements of the scientific and technological revolution. For they substantial IY contribute to solving the most acute problem of those countries - the food problem. And It Is clear that these successes of the biologists are only a start of radical changes. Biotechnology which has emerged In the last decade permits us to speak of giant resources of science and technology In changing entire modern agricultural production. Presented by M.G. Kruglov 252 NEED FOR CO-OPERATION At present the developing countries can take en active part In solving scientific and technl~al problems and successfullY apply In production the results of research and development projects. At the same time, It Is noteworthy that the experience accumulated In the world shows that the rates of scientific and technical progress In a country does not depend on Its own efforts, and on the size of research and development Investments. Both nationally and In the world economy as a whole the dynamism of science and technology Is directly dependent on the develop~ ment of International cooperation. Autarchic tendencies, which have always damaged the advance of sclenc~ and technology both nationally and on the scale of the world economy as a whole are particularly ruinous today. Nowadays the road Is opening for the peaceful uses of atomic energy and advance Is beln~ made In developing technological processes which ensure tremendous saving of energy resources. Generations of computers are being developed one after another• thousands of polymer materials are appearing, space exploration 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the achievements of science and technology, specifically in agriculture, biotechnology, and energy, and highlights their importance in addressing the food problem in developing countries. It also emphasizes the need for international cooperation in advancing scientific and technological progress. These themes suggest that the text is closely related to the fields of science and technology, as well as international cooperation and economic development.

**Category**
Agriculture, forestry and fishing, Science and technology