Challenges and Opportunities for New Frontiers and Technologies to Guarantee Food Production

José Cleydson Ferreira Silva (), Kleiton Lima de Godoy Machado, Anna Flavia de Souza Silva, Raquel Dias (), Victor Ricardo Bodnar, Wallison Oliveira Vieira, Maria Alejandra Moreno-Pizani, Jenifer Dias Ramos, Ivani Pauli and Lucas Cavalcante da Costa
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José Cleydson Ferreira Silva: TFF Science Squad Brazil, The Thought for Food® Foundation, Birmingham, AL 35205-4009, USA
Kleiton Lima de Godoy Machado: TFF Science Squad Brazil, The Thought for Food® Foundation, Birmingham, AL 35205-4009, USA
Anna Flavia de Souza Silva: TFF Science Squad Brazil, The Thought for Food® Foundation, Birmingham, AL 35205-4009, USA
Raquel Dias: Department of Microbiology and Cell Science, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, 1052 Museum Road, Gainesville, FL 32611-0700, USA
Victor Ricardo Bodnar: TFF Science Squad Brazil, The Thought for Food® Foundation, Birmingham, AL 35205-4009, USA
Wallison Oliveira Vieira: TFF Science Squad Brazil, The Thought for Food® Foundation, Birmingham, AL 35205-4009, USA
Maria Alejandra Moreno-Pizani: TFF Science Squad Brazil, The Thought for Food® Foundation, Birmingham, AL 35205-4009, USA
Jenifer Dias Ramos: TFF Science Squad Brazil, The Thought for Food® Foundation, Birmingham, AL 35205-4009, USA
Ivani Pauli: TFF Science Squad Brazil, The Thought for Food® Foundation, Birmingham, AL 35205-4009, USA
Lucas Cavalcante da Costa: TFF Science Squad Brazil, The Thought for Food® Foundation, Birmingham, AL 35205-4009, USA

Sustainability, 2025, vol. 17, issue 9, 1-25

Abstract: The global food production sector is under immense pressure due to rapid population growth and climate change, demanding innovative solutions for food security and sustainability. This review explores innovative advancements in agriculture and food technology, from urban farming (e.g., vertical farming, aquaponics, and hydroponics) to regenerative agriculture and agroforestry practices that enhance soil health and biodiversity. We also examine food production in extreme environments, including desert agriculture and space agriculture, as well as advances in biotechnology, synthetic biology, and nanotechnology, that enable improved crop yields and nutrition. The transformative role of AI in precision farming, predictive analytics, and water management is highlighted, as well as the importance of bioproducts and eco-friendly innovations. Finally, we discuss the vital role of policy, regulation, and community-driven approaches in shaping a resilient global food system. Through the integration of technology with sustainable practices, this review aims to inspire research into solutions that ensure future food security while preserving our planet.

Keywords: artificial intelligence; synthetic biology; agroforestry and regenerative agriculture; future food; new food production systems; disruptive technologies; public policies (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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