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A new report from Australia's CSIROthe country's national science agencypredicts that by 2050, some parts of the country will no longer be able to produce enough food to feed the country, Cosmos reports.

"It is clear that while some regions in Australia may face difficulties in keeping pace with rapid changes, proactive measures, collaborative efforts, and innovative solutions can help enhance risks and resilience across the sector," CSIRO's Ag2050 Lead tells Cosmos.

"The report underscores the critical need for Australian farming systems to accelerate innovation and embrace transformative change to ensure long-term productivity, resilience, and sustainability."

According to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, a recent ABARES report estimates that between 1950 and 2020, average farm profits dropped by 23%, or about $29,200 per farm.

The CSIRO's report lays out four scenarios for what Australian agriculture will look like in 2050: a "consolidated and technologically advanced sector," thriving and prioritizing food and fiber security, a sector focused on climate adaptation and incremental changes allowing it to survive, and a system decline. Read the Entire Article


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