11. BIG PROBLEM AHEAD
How can the world adequately feed more than 9.800 million people
by 2050 in a manner that advances economic development and
reduces pressure on the environment?
12. A BALANCING ACT
37%
Required increase in food
calories to feed 9.800
million people by 2050
18% Required increase in yield
to fulfil food needs
24%
Required increase in
water withdrawals to fulfil
food needs
While maintaining
economic development
& reducing
environmental impact
13. PROBLEMS & TECHNOLOGICAL SOLUTIONS
Ø Reduce water usage in agriculture.
v Improve irrigation efficiency.
ü Sensors, IoT and Genetic engineering.
14. PROBLEMS & TECHNOLOGICAL SOLUTIONS
Ø Increase crop yield.
v Use environmental neutral fertilizers and pesticides.
ü Biotechnology & Green Chemistry.
15. PROBLEMS & TECHNOLOGICAL SOLUTIONS
Ø Reduce land use.
v Use non-farmland.
ü Efficient hydroculture (hydroponic).
16. PROBLEMS & TECHNOLOGICAL SOLUTIONS
Ø Freshwater is a limited local resource.
v Diversify the supply of freshwater.
ü Efficient desalinisation.
17. PROBLEMS & TECHNOLOGICAL SOLUTIONS
Ø One out of every four calories produced is lost or wasted
between the farm and the fork.
v Reduce food loss and waste post-harvest.
ü Safe and green pesticides and preservatives to prevent the food
from rotten.
18. PROBLEMS & TECHNOLOGICAL SOLUTIONS
Ø Meat is inefficient from a land use perspective.
v Reduce meat consumption.
ü Engineered animal protein (3D printing).