Threats to Global Food Production & Impact on Smallholder Farmers
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We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to use AI to help more solutions reach the people who need them. But there are three things the world needs to get right, now.
Why is it getting harder to grow our food?
Climate change is making farming less predictable, especially for smallholder farmers. Here's why that affects incomes and jobs far beyond the farm, and how new tools are helping farmers produce and earn more.
Climate resilient agriculture
Economic opportunity
In summary, climate change is intensifying challenges for smallholder farmers, leading to smaller harvests and lower incomes. However, there are efforts to enhance climate resilience in agriculture and create economic opportunities for these farmers.