The resource outlook to 2050: By how much do land, water use and crop yields need to increase by 2050?
This report examines the natural resource implications of projected food and agriculture trends to 2050, focusing on land, water, and crop yield requirements.
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| Report location: | source |
| Language: | English |
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| Authors: | Gerold Boedeker, Jean-marc Faures, Jippe Hoogeveen, Karen Frenken, Jelle Bruinsma |
| Geographic focus: | Global |
Methods
The research method involved expert judgment and analysis of detailed data for 146 countries, considering crop production projections, land and yield combinations, and potential for expansion. It also utilized the Global Agro-Ecological Zone study for estimates of land suitability and attainable yields.
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Key Insights
The report analyzes the FAO's 2006 projections for food and agriculture to 2050, assessing the additional demands on natural resources to meet expected crop production levels. It considers population growth, dietary changes, and the need for increased agricultural production, highlighting the role of yield improvements, land expansion, and water use in irrigation.
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Additional Viewpoints
Categories: English publication language | Global geographic scope | agricultural growth | agriculture | crop yields | dietary changes | environmental impact | food production | irrigation | land expansion | natural resources | population growth | resource | resource scarcity | trade | water use