Global Food Security Threatened by Soil Degradation and Climate Change
Food security in Europe is at risk due to various factors like soil degradation, water scarcity, and climate change. The increasing demand for food has led to unsustainable agricultural practices, resulting in lower quality products and soil. This has also contributed to desertification and deforestation, further exacerbating the issue. Experts predict that by 2050, the world will need to increase agricultural land by 70% to feed a growing population. The current state of agricultural land is already highly degraded, with 25% considered highly degraded and 8% degraded. These trends highlight the urgent need for sustainable agricultural practices to ensure food security in the future.