It is estimated that by 2050, two-thirds of the world’s population will live in cities and will consume 80 per cent of all food produced. Rather, as a result of climate change, they vary drastically and are often unpredictable.įurther, the long and complex supply chains that bring food to our cities are vulnerable to extreme weather, political instability – such as the current crisis in Ukraine – and pandemics, as illustrated by empty supermarket shelves during Covid-19. Thanks to technology, growing crops is no longer constrained by traditional growing cycles, soil health or weather conditions – which is a good thing because these factors are no longer reliable. Cities should aim to produce at least 30 per cent of their own fruit and vegetables by 2030 through tech-enabled food production.
