The Nation: Why we need to invest in sustainable food systems

Imagine going to your local market and finding empty shelves or skyrocketing prices for basic food items. This scenario isn’t far-fetched; it’s a potential reality if we don’t improve our food systems and farming practices.. With a rapidly growing population and climate change wreaking havoc on the world’s food, land, and water, we must adopt smarter, more sustainable methods of food production. These methods not only benefit the environment but also ensure our own health and economic stability. This is where sustainable food systems come in.

A sustainable food system is like a well-managed garden. It keeps producing healthy food year after year, while taking care of the soil and water.

Read the op-ed by Joyce Maru, Regional Director for Africa, International Potato Center, in advance of CGIAR Science Week.