TED: A global food crisis may be less than a decade away | Sara Menker

The video discusses the impending global food crisis, emphasizing the need to rethink the 2050 narrative of producing 70% more food. It introduces the concept of a tipping point in food supply and demand, highlighting the role of Gro Intelligence in addressing this issue. The video analyzes historical trends in food production and calorie deficits, focusing on regions like China, India, and Africa. It outlines future challenges due to population and economic growth and suggests solutions like changing consumption patterns, reducing food waste, and increasing agricultural yields through commercialization and reform.

What are the implications of the world being short 214 trillion calories by 2027?

How does the speaker propose to frame the food crisis differently than it has been in the past?

What role does commercialization play in addressing the agricultural challenges in India and Africa?

What is the new question posed by the speaker regarding food production by 2027?