Food Scarcity:An inefficient food system may not provide for ten billion people

According to the World Bank the world needs to produce at least 50% more food by 2050, in order to feed a global population which will be boosted to 9 billion people. But climate change could cut crop yields by more than 25%. Unless we change how food is produced and manage our resources, food security will be at risk especially for the world’s poorest.

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Learn how the world food pricing system works and what factors are causing it to fluctuate so wildly.

Agriculture and biotech firms make big promises about how to increase yields and feed the world, access how likely these are to be correct.

Looks at how much land we devote to farming currently and how much will be needed to feed a population of 10 billion people.

Examines whether there are any places in the world where agricultural systems could be developed to help alleviate the pressure.

Learn which of the worlds staple foodstuff are most at risk.

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Why are food prices so unstable and why is so much food wasted when some countries are malnourished?

What affect do food shortages have on a populace and who suffers most?

Is climate change having an affect on crop yields, or is this still just theory?

What major technological areas will need development in order to try to protect the world's food supply?

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