As the world grapples with the ominous specter of a severe food shortage by 2050, Dr. Cary Fowler offers unparalleled insights into the impending crisis and the vital role of agricultural research.
Dr. Fowler discusses the critical factors driving this crisis, from declining crop yields exacerbated by global heating to the complex web of global economics and supply chain disruptions. Over 700 million people were undernourished in 2022, marking a distressing increase from just a few years prior.
There is an urgent need for increased investment in agricultural research, emphasizing the importance of long-term "moonshot" projects. Dr. Fowler reveals startling statistics about stagnant public investment in this field and highlights the uneven distribution of research funding, shedding light on the need for strategic allocation.
