60% More Food
To FEED THE WORLD in 2050, we will need to grow over 60% more food on the same amount of land. Read this article to learn more about a sustainable future.
Agricultural Resources
WORLD POPULATION:
Births this year:
Deaths this year:
Deaths this year:
ARABLE LAND:
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Amount Lost: (ha) *since Jan 1999
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Amount Lost: (ha) *since Jan 1999
Note: World population is complex. The United Nations says it is likely that our population reached eight billion in late 2022, but some algorithms from other credible sources like this counter have not reached eight billion yet.
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
The United Nations has released 17 Sustainable Development Goals – from ZERO HUNGER to RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION, we all need to work together to achieve these valuable goals.
Science of Farming: Impact of Local Resources on Decision Making
Farmers must use the resources they have to make informed decisions.
Les Gens Gaspillent-ils la Nourriture
Il est important que les élèves comprennent pourquoi les ressources sont importantes. Prenez le temps d’aider vos élèves à comprendre les risques de la sécurité alimentaire alors que nous nous efforçons à nourrir une population croissante. Il existe des risques pour la sécurité alimentaire dans toutes les parties du monde, et il y a une menace importante à laquelle nous contribuons tous — le gaspillage alimentaire.
Do People Waste Food?
It’s important for students to understand why resources are important. Take some time to help your students understand the risks of food security as we strive to feed a growing population. There are food security risks in all parts of the world, and there is one prominent threat that we all contribute to—food waste.