Global Food Security and Fundamental Role of Fertilizer Part 1. Global Food Security and Fertilizer Production

Abstract

It is shown that in order to ensure food security on a global scale, it is necessary to focus on the interaction of genetics × environment × management (G × E × M), where management means, first of all, the use of a sufficient amount of mineral fertilizers in precision agriculture. This opens up the potential to feed 9 billion people. The current state of production and application of mineral fertilizers is described, and it is shown that at the same time it is necessary to invest in methane chemistry. The possible role of RES in fertilizer production is also considered. The article presents data showing that the increase in actual yield depends on mineral fertilizers, in the production of which it is necessary to use methane — a source of carbon dioxide and hydrogen, as well as an energy source.