As scientists learn more about the extent of the climate crisis, it becomes clearer how much the agricultural system is at risk of collapse. Shifting climate patterns, rising global temperatures, and worsening pollution have a huge effect on how more than 8 billion people grow and obtain their food. Despite being the largest economy in the world, around one in eight US households struggle with food insecurity and climate change is predicted to make this worse.
The food needs of the U.S. population, which grew by 0.5% in 2023 to 334.9 million, continue to rise. Most conventional agricultural practices are not sustainable, and they put immense pressure on the planet's resources. Thus, there is an increasing need to harness next-generation agricultural technology (agritech) to ensure that everyone has access to adequate and nutritious food.
