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Tier 4 — Narrative / commentaryGrey literature

The future of food and agriculture: Trends and challenges

FAO

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · 2017

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Summary

This FAO report synthesises global trends and emerging challenges for food and agricultural systems in the coming decades. It examines drivers of change including demographic shifts, climate variability, land and water constraints, and evolving diets, providing a foundational analysis for policy dialogue on future food system sustainability and food security.

UK applicability

The report's global analysis of resource constraints, climate impacts and dietary trends is relevant to UK policy contexts, particularly regarding food security resilience, domestic production capacity, and alignment with climate commitments. However, UK-specific policy recommendations would require supplementary national-level analysis.

Key measures

Qualitative assessment of global agricultural trends, food security indicators, resource availability, and sustainability challenges; projections and policy scenarios

Outcomes reported

The report identified key trends shaping global food and agriculture including population growth, climate change, resource constraints, and shifting consumption patterns, whilst articulating major challenges to food security and sustainability. It likely presented scenarios and policy recommendations for future agricultural development.

Theme
Policy, governance & rights
Subject
Global food systems policy and future scenarios
Study type
Policy
Study design
Policy report
Source type
Grey literature
Status
Published
Geography
Global
System type
Food supply chain
Catalogue ID
CGmo9yree0-rolri8

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