The Gene Edited Revolution: A High Stakes Gamble for Food Security The agricultural landscape is on the cusp of a significant transformation, one that could either revitalize global food production or ignite public skepticism.
Pairwise, a North Carolina startup, has been using Crispr gene editing technology to develop crops designed to boost yields, reduce water consumption, and minimize chemical use while making produce more appealing to consumers.
The world's farmers face a pressing challenge: they will need to double agricultural productivity in the coming decades to meet the dietary demands of a growing population projected to reach nearly 10 billion by mid century.