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Blog post from Prof. H. O. Srivastava

Prof. Dr. Sir H. O. Srivastava, IBS, K. St. J
M.Sc. M.Phil, Ph. D. (Info Sys.), Ph. D. (Chemistry), D. Lit. (Management)

Innovative Knowledge Agriculture Solutions for Global Food Security
Amid rapid technological advancements and economic uncertainty, the world faces significant climate change and conflict challenges. Geopolitical tensions and active hostilities across various regions contribute to a global order marked by divisive narratives and heightened insecurity. Economic instability, characterized by rising living costs and persistent inflation, adds to the uncertainty in many parts of the globe. Looking ahead to 2024, findings from the Global Risks Perception Survey (GRPS) paint a largely pessimistic picture, with expectations of further deterioration over the next decade. Conducted in September 2023, the survey indicates that 54% of respondents anticipate a moderate risk of global catastrophes, with concerns about global temperatures reaching the 3°C climate tipping point.

In 2022, 29.6 percent of the global population –approximately 2.4 billion individuals encountered varying degrees of food insecurity. Despite efforts to address global hunger, FAO estimates suggest that approximately 660 million people could still experience hunger by 2030, with India promising free food to 813 million hungry people up to 2029. This highlights the persistent challenge of malnutrition and hunger, with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) appearing increasingly unattainable. Despite progress, achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal 2 (SDG2) target of zero hunger by 2030 appears increasingly unlikely, with more than 660 million population projected to face food insecurity even beyond that date. In response to these challenges, precision agriculture emerged in the 1980s as a potential solution to mitigate environmental impact and enhance crop efficiency. However, its adoption has been largely limited to large farmholders in developed countries, leaving a significant portion of the global population facing challenges in accessing nutritious diets. This paper investigates the ongoing challenge of global food insecurity. It analyzes the current state and projected future of global hunger, alongside the impact of precision agriculture (PA) on food production since its inception four decades ago. While acknowledging the benefits of PA, the paper identifies limitations that hinder its ability to address food security challenges fully. Agriculture-driven development, food security, and poverty alleviation face significant threats from a confluence of factors including extreme weather events, pest infestations, and geopolitical conflicts across various regions worldwide. These challenges have precipitated an alarming rise in food prices and exacerbated the prevalence of hunger, underscoring the urgent need for proactive measures to safeguard global food security. This article examines recent developments and trends in food security, with a focus on the impacts of extreme weather, conflicts, and rising hunger levels. Finally, Knowledge Agriculture (KA) is introduced as a transformative solution, bridging the gaps in PA and offering a more comprehensive approach to achieving sustainable food security.

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