A Profuse Pipeline of Promising Options

The document discusses the importance of continuous innovation in Agri-Food Systems (AFSs) to prevent regression, with a focus on digital agriculture, social protection, finance, and civic engagement. It highlights the growth of the digital agriculture ecosystem, but notes the unequal access to these technologies, especially for smaller farms and areas with high food insecurity. The document emphasizes the need for increased investment in AFS innovation to achieve global food security and nutrition goals, requiring an additional $14 billion annually from donors, $19 billion from developing-country governments, and $52 billion in private investment. It also discusses the rise of sustainable financing and the role of social protection instruments in promoting inclusive transformation. The document explores sustainable animal and plant production innovations, including genetic technologies and agronomic advancements, and the potential of transgenic and gene editing technologies in agriculture. It also discusses the benefits and challenges of using alternative proteins for sustainable food production, the role of certification schemes and consumer transparency in sustainable food systems, and various supply chain innovations in the food industry. Lastly, it discusses methods to enhance the nutritional content of food, including biofortification, alternative proteins, and reformulation.