Food Scarcity - Dexia AM

How Sustainable is the Future of Agriculture?Time for a rethink on agricultural systems•“Future food production systems will not only depend on, but must contribute positively to, healthyecosystems and resilient communities.” UNEP, 2009•As demand-side factors are unlikely to dissipate in the coming years, actions to managethe supply of food are becoming more important•Three levers of actionIncrease food production and yieldsReduce food wasteIn 50 years, the worldpopulation will requireChange consumption patterns100% more food, and 70% of this food has to come fromefficiency-improving technologyElanco, 2009; FAO•Challenge is to ensure food security while having a positive impact on the environment18May 2010