| An increase of 60% in agricultural production will be needed to feed a world with a projected population of more than 9 billion by 2050. Currently, nearly one eighth of the world population suffers from chronic hunger. USAid is tackling the problem of bridging the gap between the two extremes of capacity and actual production by aligning more with the scientific community, with the view that boosting food production for the world will require significant research interventions. Read more here. |
