How to fight back against the food chain climate catastrophe
Added on 19 February 2024
The world's food systems are struggling. Severe weather from climate change, wars, pests (weeds, disease and insects), and governmental inefficiencies, among other set-backs are to blame. Together, they have created a global food crisis that is enormously tangled. In many nations farmers are struggling with mounting challenges and declining yields, and people are hungry.
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), "Moderate or severe food insecurity...now affects more that 30% of the world's population."
The time has come when we simply must drive a renewed focus on a secure food chain that can thrive despite climate change by building business resiliency and applying various technology and business innovations from pre- to post-harvest practices.
Weeds and Pests Love Climate Change
While there are a myriad of reasons why farming and delivering food is more challenging than ever before, treatment-resistant insects, disease (fungus) and weeds are primary contributors to the problem. All are agile, crafty adaptors that have proven time and time again that they can thrive in extreme conditions.
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