Agricultural biotechnology for sustainable food security

Of late, global food security has been under threat by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and the recent military conflict in Eastern Europe. This article presents the objectives of the Sustainable Development Goals and the European Green Deal related to achieving food security and sustainable development in European Union (EU) agriculture, taking the aforementioned threats into account. In addition, it discusses the future of plant agricultural biotechnology and artificial intelligence (AI) systems, considering their potential for reaching the goal of food security. Paradoxically, the present challenging situation may allow politicians and stakeholders of the EU to realize opportunities and use the potential of the biotechnology sector.

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This article discusses the relationship between the Sustainable Development Goals and the European Green Deal with food security and sustainable development in the EU agriculture, considering the threats of COVID-19 pandemic and military conflict in Eastern Europe. It also examines the future of plant agricultural biotechnology and artificial intelligence systems in achieving food security. Paradoxically, the current challenging situation may provide opportunities for politicians and stakeholders in the EU to realize the potential of the biotechnology sector.