What policymakers need to know: Steps to address challenges for banana, cassava, bean and rice production through 2050
Research examines the factors influencing these important crops' future performance, and makes recommendations for policymakers to ensure that banana, cassava, beans and rice continue to play a key role in global food security and agricultural economies through 2050.
- agricultural policies
- rice
What policymakers need to know: Steps to address challenges for banana, cassava, bean and rice production through 2050
Research examines the factors influencing these important crops' future performance, and makes recommendations for policymakers to ensure that banana, cassava, beans and rice continue to play a key role in global food security and agricultural economies through 2050.
Banana, cassava, beans and rice are essential to food security, nutrition, and rural livelihoods across Asia, Africa and Latin America. These crops support millions of farmers, contribute to domestic and export markets, and underpin regional agri-food systems.
However, their production faces challenges that are expected to intensify in the coming decades. Climate variability, pest and disease pressure, and market dynamics threaten future yields, making the effectiveness of research, in seed systems, water management and policy coordination critical to securing the future of these crops.
Alliance researchers have analyzed crop performance with a focus on future yield trends. The resulting policy briefs highlight where productivity gains are slowing, where moderate growth remains possible, and where structural constraints continue to limit progress. We present them below with key takeaways.