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Chicago Council on Global Affairs Guest Commentary: “Delivering Innovation Today Will Help Meet Tomorrow’s Food and Nutrition Needs” published on Agri-Pulse

It’s hard to look at the global food situation and not feel overwhelmed. World population is expected to exceed 9 billion by 2050, requiring us to boost food production by a whopping 50 percent over the next several decades. On top of that, we expect more than 3 billion additional people in the middle class by 2030 – resulting in more diversified, protein-rich diets and an escalation in urbanization. And … we must meet these demands with limited land and natural resources.

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Jennifer Goldston Jennifer Goldston

Chicago Council on Global Affairs Guest Commentary: “Local Solutions are Essential to Help Farmers Adapt to Changing Climates”

While modern innovation transformed agriculture, helping farmers continuously adapt their operations in the face of climate change remains a top priority around the world. Today’s Global Food Security Symposium brought together agriculture industry veterans and next-generation entrepreneurs who have seen the impacts of weather volatility in the field firsthand. But the voice of the farmer must be heard to understand the challenges and opportunities ahead.

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