date:Jan 02, 2014
that this research now suggests may not be possible.
Estimates of future global food production and its ability to meet the dietary needs of a population expected to grow from 7 billion to 9 billion by 2050 have been based largely on on projections of historical trends. Past trends have, however, been dominated by the rapid adoption of new technologies some of which were one-time innovations which allowed for an increase in crop production.
As a result, projections of future yields have bee