Future of Food and Agriculture

The video discusses the critical challenge of feeding a growing global population by 2050, emphasizing the need for increased agricultural output. It highlights current issues like food waste and water usage, and introduces indoor vertical farming as a solution. This method uses technology like LED lighting and hydroponics to grow food efficiently in urban areas. While it offers benefits like resource efficiency and year-round production, it also faces challenges such as high energy use. The video explores future innovations and the integration of vertical farming into urban spaces, concluding with personal insights from the speaker.

What is the projected global population by 2050?

• 9.8 billion

• 10.5 billion

• 8.5 billion

• 7.5 billion

What percentage of the global population is expected to live in urban areas by 2050?

• 60%

• 75%

• 50%

• 68%

What fraction of the food produced globally is wasted?

• One third

• One half

• One fourth

• Two thirds

What is the largest consumer of fresh water globally?

• Agricultural industry

• Manufacturing industry

• Energy production

• Household consumption

What is controlled-environment agriculture?

• Genetically modified farming

• Traditional farming

• Weather-proof farming

• Organic farming

What type of lighting is used in indoor vertical farms?

• Incandescent lights

• LED lights

• Fluorescent lights

• Halogen lights

What is a common substitute for soil in hydroponic systems?

• Sand

• Polyurethane sponges

• Gravel

• Wood chips

What is a major benefit of indoor vertical farming?

• Higher labor costs

• Year-round production

• Increased pesticide use

• Limited crop variety

What is a significant challenge of indoor vertical farming?

• Low production costs

• High energy intensity

• High variety of crops

• Low energy consumption

How can indoor vertical farming benefit urban areas?

• By repurposing underutilized spaces

• By reducing green spaces

• By increasing pollution

• By increasing traffic congestion