The question of food security in the world, on account of galloping population growth, seemed to be one of the most pressing concerns at the recently concluded ESOF 2012 (Euroscience Open Forum) in Dublin.
By 2050 the global population is expected to reach 9 billion with the majority of this increase in our part of the developing world – in Asia. In order to feed this massive number of mouths, speakers at the forum indicated that a huge rise in food production of about 50% was required. The question in everyone’s mind was, if we cant feed the starving 1 billion today how can we ramp up for the increased numbers in 2050?
To read the full, original article click on this link: Can We Feed 9 Billion People by 2050 or Will We Starve? | Guest Blog, Scientific American Blog Network
