Harnessing technology to secure the future of food!
The latest edition of The Globe Digest (#56) dives into how digital farming, AI, and IoT can help tackle global food security challenges. With one in 11 people globally and one in five in Africa facing hunger, technology is becoming a critical tool in creating a resilient agricultural ecosystem.
The 2024 State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World Report revealed a sobering reality: one in 11 people globally and one in five in Africa are facing hunger. As the population grows, this number is only expected to increase.
By 2050, the world will need to feed nearly 10 billion people. As climate change accelerates food insecurity, the agriculture sector must embrace technological innovations to enhance productivity and build resilience.
Achraf El Allali, Associate Professor of Bioinformatics at University Mohammed VI Polytechnic (UM6P), explores how digital farming, AI, and IoT can help cultivate a more resilient agricultural ecosystem.
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