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What do we know about the future of food systems innovation?

Innovations have been and will continue to be critical drivers of food systems and societal change. Predicting “game-changing” technology ahead of time is not possible, and silver bullets do not exist. Novel innovations can alleviate some challenges, but unintended consequences always arise. Fore...

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Main Authors: Mason-D'Croz, Daniel, Herrero, Mario, Kugler, Cody, Remans, Rosaline, Thornton, Philip K., Zornetzer, Heather
Format: Book Chapter
Language:Inglés
Published: International Food Policy Research Institute 2025
Subjects:
food systems
innovation
agricultural innovation
agricultural productivity
technology adoption
research
policies
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/175234
Summary:Innovations have been and will continue to be critical drivers of food systems and societal change. Predicting “game-changing” technology ahead of time is not possible, and silver bullets do not exist. Novel innovations can alleviate some challenges, but unintended consequences always arise. Foresight research can help to identify undesirable outcomes early on and align investments and incentives with social and environmental objectives.

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