New projections show global agriculture facing challenges towards 2030/2050.
The article "World agriculture towards 2030/2050: the 2012 revision" updates projections on global agriculture using new data on factors like land, water, and population. The researchers used recent information to estimate future trends in food production and consumption. Key findings include updated data on land resources, irrigation potential, and food security projections. The study does not include predictions for fisheries and forestry sectors, but it does offer insights into how major food and agriculture variables may change in the coming years.