Agri-food system modernization key to food security
China DailyLI MIN/CHINA DAILY Hunger and malnutrition remain major global problems, and the lack of decisive action could worsen the situation. In January 2025, more than 150 Nobel Prize and World Food Prize winners, mostly scientists, urged global leaders to prioritize research and development in agriculture, and develop "moonshot" technologies to address the tragic mismatch between global food supply and demand. To solve the problem, especially to boost food production and strengthen global food security, the world needs to promote smart innovation in agriculture and food systems. Apart from increasing crop yield and reducing inputs, new technologies can also help preserve, if not restore, diversity in farmlands, food markets and people's diets. According to a study of available data from China, the increase in the number of modern supermarkets since the early 2000s has reduced consumer food prices and further diversified food supply, contributing to better diet quality and improved nutrition, especially in rural areas.
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