Future of food and farming: final project report
This report explores the pressures on the global food system between now and 2050, identifying decisions policymakers need to make today to ensure that a growing global population can be fed sustainably and equitably.
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| Quick Facts | |
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| Report location: | source |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher: | UK Government Office for Science |
| Publication date: | January 24, 2011 |
| Authors: | Dr. Camilla Toulmin, Dr. David Lawrence, Professor Charles Godfray CBE, FRS, Professor Ian Crute CBE, Professor James Muir, Professor Jules Pretty OBE, Professor Lawrence Haddad, Professor Mike Gale FRS (deceased)., Professor Sherman Robinson |
| Geographic focus: | United Kingdom |
| Page count: | 211 |
Methods
The research method involved commissioning over 100 peer-reviewed evidence papers, consulting with hundreds of experts and stakeholders worldwide, and synthesizing information across a broad range of disciplines. The project also utilized modeling techniques to explore future scenarios and their implications for food security.
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Key Insights
The global food system will experience unprecedented pressures over the next 40 years due to population growth, increased demand for varied diets, competition for resources, climate change, and globalization. Addressing these challenges requires strategic reappraisal and pragmatic action to maintain affordability, reduce hunger, and achieve sustainability. This report examines evidence and expertise across disciplines to identify choices and assess potential changes to enable future change.
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Additional Viewpoints
Categories: 2011 publication year | English publication language | agricultural productivity | biodiversity | climate change | consumer behavior | demand and diets | ecosystem services | food prices | food security | globalization | governance. | hunger | population growth | resource competition | sustainability | technological innovation | trade policies | united kingdom geographic scope | waste reduction