Agri-food system modernization key to food security By Matin Qaim | China Daily | Updated: 2025-03-18 09:15

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202503/18/WS67d8c918a310c240449db5eb.html Hunger and malnutrition remain major global problems, and the lack of decisive action could worsen the situation. With the world population continuing to increase, mostly in Africa and Asia — it is expected to reach almost 10 billion by 2050 — a considerable increase in food production is required to feed the additional people. But this is difficult to achieve because of land and water scarcity and other environmental issues. What complicates the matter further is the climate change-induced decline in food production growth in many parts of the world...