Current Global Food Production Trajectory Won't Meet 2050 Needs

June 19, 2013 — Crop yields worldwide are not increasing quickly enough to support estimated global needs in 2050.

Studies estimate that global agricultural production may need to increase 60-110 percent to meet increasing demands and provide food security. In the current study, researchers found that production of these crops would likely increase only 38-67 percent by 2050.

More here:  http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/06/130619195135.htm