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

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  • José Cleydson Ferreira Silva

    (TFF Science Squad Brazil, The Thought for Food® Foundation, Birmingham, AL 35205-4009, USA
    Department of Microbiology and Cell Science, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, 1052 Museum Road, Gainesville, FL 32611-0700, USA)

  • Kleiton Lima de Godoy Machado

    (TFF Science Squad Brazil, The Thought for Food® Foundation, Birmingham, AL 35205-4009, USA
    Departamento de Biologia Vegetal, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Campus Universitário, Viçosa 36570-900, MG, Brazil)

  • Anna Flavia de Souza Silva

    (TFF Science Squad Brazil, The Thought for Food® Foundation, Birmingham, AL 35205-4009, USA
    Protein Transition Department, Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences, Agora 1, P.O. Box 1528, 8934 CJ Leeuwarden, The Netherlands
    Food Technology Department, University of Applied Sciences van Hall, Larensteinselaan 26-A, 6882 CT Velp, The Netherlands)

  • 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
    Departamento de Pesquisa Desenvolvimento e Inovação, Bioworld Soluções Regenerativas, Avenida José Conrado de Araújo, 731—Rosa Elze, São Cristóvão 49100-000, SE, Brazil
    Departamento de Agronomia, Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco, Dois Irmãos, Recife 52171-900, PE, Brazil)

  • Maria Alejandra Moreno-Pizani

    (TFF Science Squad Brazil, The Thought for Food® Foundation, Birmingham, AL 35205-4009, USA
    Instituto de Pesquisas e Educação Continuada em Economia e Gestão de Empresas (PECEGE), Piracicaba 13418-445, SP, Brazil)

  • Jenifer Dias Ramos

    (TFF Science Squad Brazil, The Thought for Food® Foundation, Birmingham, AL 35205-4009, USA
    Embrapa Meio Ambiente, Rodovia SP-340, Km 127.5, Jaguariúna 13918-110, SP, Brazil)

  • 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
    Laboratório de Ecofisiologia Vegetal, Universidade Federal Rural da Amazônia, Campus Capitão Poço, Capitão Poço 68650-000, PA, Brazil)

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.

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  • 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 Dia, 2025. "Challenges and Opportunities for New Frontiers and Technologies to Guarantee Food Production," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 17(9), pages 1-25, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:17:y:2025:i:9:p:3792-:d:1640331
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