Who will feed the world in 2050? | Africa | DW.DE

While the global population is continuing to grow rapidly, the amount of land resources is shrinking. Every three seconds, one person dies of hunger. Future generations are facing a daunting task.

According to a report by the United Nations Food Program (FAO) on average, every individual consumes about 1.4 kilogram (3lbs) per day. 400 grams (14oz) are cereal products such as bread. By 2050, the world's population is estimated to reach seven billion and it will need around 9.8 billion kilograms of food every day.

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