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How are we going to feed the planet in a sustainable way?

We're on a journey from field to fork to explore whether technological innovation and modern agriculture can rise to the challenge of feeding the planet in a sustainable way.

As we race towards a global population of nine then ten billion how are we going to feed the planet in a sustainable way that doesn't exhaust the earth's resources? We're on a journey from field to fork to explore whether technological innovation and modern agriculture can rise to this challenge. Welcome to "Follow the Food."

Follow the Food: 2019: Generation Farmer

Follow the Food: Generation Farmer

Generation Farmer

2019

BBC World News - Follow the Food, 2019, Generation Farmer

A new unexpected generation of farmer is emerging.

With the average age of the global farmer over 60 and increasing numbers of younger rural workers flocking to the cities, the future of our farming communities looks uncertain.

The average age of the global farmer is over 60 and increasing numbers of younger rural workers are flocking to the cities, so the future of our farming communities is looking uncertain. However, a new unexpected generation of farmer is emerging.

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