It is also critical that we keep up with the food demands of a growing population, which is set to reach almost ten billion people by 2050.
As we grapple with a changing climate, the frequent occurrence of droughts and floods will pose a challenge to farmers. One way we can adapt is to tweak our crops to better withstand long-term environmental volatility. It is also critical that we keep up with the food demands of a growing population, which is set to reach almost ten billion people by 2050. Today, we already are facing a worsening global food insecurity crisis due to the war in Ukraine, which has been forced to severely limit its grain exports. We can hedge against future crises by making crops more nutrient dense and easier to grow.