Desertification and drought: the need to “produce more with less” and the role of innovation (Futuro a Fondo) 

Futuro a Fondo (Spain) published an article that stated today, over 2 billion hectares of formerly productive land are degraded, and by 2030, food production will require another 300 million hectares of land. Land degradation can be neutralized through the search for solutions, with strong community participation and cooperation at all levels. IFPRI’s research was quoted, “Precision innovation is a long-term trend. Global crop yields can be increased 67% by 2050 and CO2 emissions reduced by 50%, as well as the use of fertilizers and pesticides in 20%.”