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The Future of Food

Name: Why tech is key to feeding nine billion people
Uploaded: 2018-12-12T15:09:00Z
Duration: 7633 min 20 s
Description: By 2050, there will likely be nine billion people on the planet, and in order to feed everyone, food production needs to be more efficient. Smart farming, big data, and other tech are key to the solution.

The race is on to improve food production to keep up with population growth. Artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, drones, precision agriculture, robots, and more are critical to stemming the coming food shortage.

Why tech is key to feeding nine billion people

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