In 2016–17, I wrote a series of articles covering food security, data innovations, meat free science and tech that were published in The Conversation, sparking a wave of over half a million readers and widespread syndication across major global media outlets, it was clear it resonated. The catalyst in all this was my- some would call, groundbreaking book- Global Food Security and Supply (published by Wiley 2016). It laid the foundation for everything that followed. I still mentor researchers, which essentially means crystallising the realisation that nothing is too complex if you are asking the right questions and can draw a graph. After spinning out MPCR GreenEye, I'm still in the North, on holiday when we can, walking our dogs every day and getting the logs in for winter.
The Green Revolution, though criticized for its flaws, successfully lifted over a billion people from hunger. Investments in agricultural yield improvements have significantly reduced greenhouse gas emissions, demonstrating the value of innovation. While modern agriculture contributes to emissions, it also avoids many. Continuous assessments are essential for guiding future advancements.
Global Food Security and Supply by Dr. Martindale is a pivotal book addressing the complexities of feeding a growing population by 2050. It offers a science-driven roadmap for enhancing food security, critiques ineffective policies, and highlights the interconnectedness of agronomy, supply chains, and governance. Essential for leaders and scholars alike.
Source: Mapping the path to decarbonised agri‐food products: a hybrid geographic information system and life cycle inventory methodology for assessing … More
Dr Wayne Martindale, FIFST 