Food security concerns

As populations grow and emerging economies develop, there is concern that food production will not be able to keep up with growing demand. Demand for animal protein is especially problematic, due to the high land usage animal agriculture requires. Environmental degradation and climate change could exacerbate production issues. Rising temperatures, extreme weather events, greenhouse gas emissions, soil degradation, deforestation, and water stress could limit food supply. Robust supply chains and food infrastructure systems are also important for making sure food can be accessed everywhere, especially in poor and rural areas. Emerging technologies such as the internet of things, blockchain, sensors, and other agri-tech have been proposed to sustainably manage crops and food supply, but experts warn that technology is not a complete solution.