In this episode of Follow the Food, James Wong reveals how big data has transformed food production. Show more
In this episode of Follow the Food, James Wong examines whether cities can produce more of their own food, to help reduce food miles and waste. Show more
Many of us rarely think about how food reaches our plate, but that all changed with the pandemic. Show more
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Episode Three
23 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC WORLD NEWS EuropeLatest broadcast: on BBC WORLD NEWS Latin America
James Wong explores the challenges of population growth and climate change, and looks at how the extraordinary amount of food waste throughout the food chain could be reduced. Show more
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Episode Two
22 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC WORLD NEWS EuropeLatest broadcast: on BBC WORLD NEWS North America
James Wong explores the challenges of population growth and climate change, and looks at how farmers can improve the quality of the food we eat. Show more
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Episode One
23 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC WORLD NEWS South AsiaLatest broadcast: on BBC WORLD NEWS Latin America
As we race towards a global population of nine then ten billion, how can we produce enough food given that climate change now directly threatens the very crops which we rely on? Show more
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Episode Four
23 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC WORLD NEWS Latin AmericaLatest broadcast: on BBC WORLD NEWS North America
James Wong looks at the environmental costs of producing protein and how these can be avoided in the future. Show more
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The Carbon Challenge
23 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC WORLD NEWS Asia PacificLatest broadcast: on BBC WORLD NEWS Latin America
In this Follow the Food special programme, Botanist James Wong explores the complicated relationship between food and carbon. Show more
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The Fight for Food Security
23 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC WORLD NEWS Middle EastLatest broadcast: on BBC WORLD NEWS Latin America
What can farmers, scientists, food retailers and governments do to create a more resilient, flexible, sustainable and healthy food system? Show more
In this episode of Follow the Food, James Wong examines how we can become less reliant on a small number of crops to feed us. Show more
With agriculture accounting for an incredible 70% of all water withdrawals globally, it's down to food producers to help spearhead advances in protecting our supplies. Show more
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. Show more
From AI enabled machines to robotics, super pollinators to satellite surveillance - can these innovations meet the food challenges of the future? Show more
In this episode we explore revolutionary methods of soil enrichment plus ways to farm without it altogether. Show more
Some aspects of food production have a negative environmental impact. But fortunately, agricultural pioneers have started to find solutions. Show more
In this episode of Follow the Food, James Wong examines how agriculture can solve its water problems. Show more
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Episode Five
23 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC WORLD NEWS Latin AmericaLatest broadcast: on BBC WORLD NEWS North America
As we race towards a global population of nine then ten billion, James Wong explores what the future farm might look like and what role tech might play. Show more
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Episode Six
23 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC WORLD NEWS Middle EastLatest broadcast: on BBC WORLD NEWS North America
James Wong explores if climate change could see some of our favourite foods disappear forever, and how farmers could prevent this. Show more
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Episode Seven
23 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC WORLD NEWS Latin AmericaLatest broadcast: on BBC WORLD NEWS North America
James Wong explores whether thinking of food as medicine could change our approach to how we grow and distribute it. Show more
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Episode Eight
23 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC WORLD NEWS Latin AmericaLatest broadcast: on BBC WORLD NEWS North America
In this final episode of the series, James Wong asks how can farming combat global warming and help to turn back the climate clock? Show more