Summary

There is a great paradox in modern agriculture. The agro-industrial sector is feeding people while harming society and starving the planet. In 1962, one farmer fed 25.8 persons; today, it is 155. [1] But according to the UN, global agrifood systems incur roughly $12 trillion annually in hidden social and environmental costs.

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