It is estimated that the population will be almost 10 billion by 2050 and 11 billion by 2100. With this growth comes the insatiable demand for food, which poses significant challenges for agriculture, distribution and resource management. With arable land decreasing at an alarming rate — every minute, 23 hectares are lost worldwide to drought and desertification — it is clear we are heading for an unprecedented food crisis.
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