World must transform food production or face unrest, scientists warn

Maize plants are seen in a farm in Lujan, on the outskirts of Buenos Aires, Argentina on August 2, 2019. PHOTO | REUTERS

The world must diversify its food production and consumption, or face damaging supply disruptions that could lead to suffering and social unrest, scientists warned on Monday.

A new global study found the health and environmental benefits of transforming the way we farm would outweigh heavily the cost of doing so, with the authors urging governments to do more to support sustainable agriculture.