Agrifood Economics

The future of food and agriculture: Trends and challenges

Summary version
Year: 2017
Author(s): FAO

This report presents a summary of the challenges that agriculture and food systems are currently facing and will face in the 21st century. Analysis of 15 global trends provides insight into what is at stake and what needs to be done. Most of the trends are strongly interdependent and combine to inform a set of 10 challenges to achieving food security and nutrition for all and making agriculture sustainable. ‘Business-as-usual’ is not an option. Major transformations in agricultural systems, rural economies and natural resource management will be needed if we are to realize the full potential of food and agriculture to ensure a secure and healthy future for all people and the entire planet.

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Publication type: Corporate publications
Region: Global