Current problems
- Much of the world’s population is hungry.
- Shortage of available farmland.
- Soil acidification caused by pesticides use.
- High freshwater consumption in the agricultural sector.
- Food production altered by adverse weather and pests.
- Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the food sector.
Future problems
- Exponential growth of the world’s population.
- Increased demand for food.
- Increase in the area of land required for cultivation.
- Increased demand for fresh water.
- Increased consumption of pesticides and herbicides.
- Climate change.
How can we feed ourselves without destroying the planet?
- Reducing food waste and meat consumption.
- Reducing carbon footprint avoiding food transport by supporting local production.
- Integrating innovative technologies in the agricultural sector.
- Integrating seed and crop technologies with appropriate management practices.
- Involving consumers in this problem.
- Promoting sustainable agriculture in socio-economic and environmental terms.
