The Major Challenges Facing the Modern Agricultural Industry
Farmers need to meet the rapidly evolving needs of the planet, along with meeting the expectations of food processors, consumers, retailers, and regulators. The pressure is increasing due to biodiversity loss, soil erosion , depleting water resources, and concerns about sustainable production. Increasing population growth, climate change, economic instability, high costs of transportation, lack of financing options, and rising product costs are some prominent issues impacting the global agricultural industry. Modern agriculture provides many solutions but with varying outcomes because every farm has unique access to technology, soil, landscape, and yield potential. Here's an overview of common challenges faced by the modern agricultural industry. #1- Climate Crisis The global population is expected to cross 10 billion by 2060. More mouths to feed mean the global food system needs to meet the rising demand for nutritious food. Although the Agro-food sector provides a livelih...