Can we create the 'perfect' farm? - Brent Loken

Explore the innovative ways countries are revolutionizing farming to ensure we can feed humanity in a way that works with the environment.

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About 10,000 years ago, humans began to farm. This agricultural revolution was a turning point in our history and enabled the existence of civilization. Today, nearly 40% of our planet is farmland. Spread all over the world, these lands are the pieces to a global puzzle we’re all facing: in the future, how can we feed every member of a growing population a healthy diet? Brent Loken investigates.

Lesson by Brent Loken, directed by Hype CG.

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[interestingyoutubechannel]

I'm a farmer. If you want to have any chance of solving the challenges of sustainable agriculture, *make sure farmers have the money to afford what is needed to make this happen* . Supermarkets pay us the same for our produce as they paid us 12 years ago, while all costs from fertilizer to labor to electricity have increased dramatically. They take a HUGE mark-up and sell at many multiples higher price. They need to pay farmers A LOT more if we even stand a chance, for a hope, to a sustainable future.

[-Raylight]

If there are any farmers watching this...
Thank you for your hard work, many people able to eat good foods because of you guys

[lookitsvane]

I started a food forest in my back yard 10 years ago with my dad when I was 15 and it’s still going. We have signs so the neighbors can come and take produce, for free:) they usually bring us food they made with it.

[vaneesiva]

I've managed to actually grow some plants and vegetables of my own, it's so simple yet incredible to know exactly where your food came from and the work put into it. The final satisfaction you get from eating your own produce is great. So glad to be able to watch how to grow things and learn how to not kill your plants on youtube and google.

[menpee]

"...and it will take unprecedented global cooperation and coordination..." - oh, I spotted the thing that makes it impossible to solve over 90% of ALL problems today.

[rajanlath]

Now this is know as a perfect animation and narration. Hats off to both animator and narrator.

Edit: Ik everything has been done smoothly but you have to agree the best narration is of Addison Andreson...

[lennylindo]

Wow! I am an Agriclture student, major in soil science...agriculture is the backbone of our society and all begins in the soil protect it for the future generation and heal the earth. Also get a course regards to agruculture so that we can help in the problem of our world.Thank you for thia video ❤

[vaneesiva]

the animation part at 6:18 had me in awe. I love these videos, they are really inspiring and knowledgeable, whilst also being accessible and easy to understand.

[Lob]

I really believe farming should be taught and practiced in school as mandatory subjects so the people can understand the value of food and joy of growing eatables in their backyards. There is need to encourage people to grow garden and vegetables instead of lawns. I think it will help the nature as well as our mental health.

[lsl]

indeed, biodiversity and the ecosystem are the most important things to consider in agriculture. hopefully these changes happen soon

[vedikashah]

The earth produces enough to fulfill our needs, not wants
-Mahatma Gandhi

[MrEel-dckh]

TED-Ed: hey let's make these cool new farms
Governments: how about no

[gayathri]

We should take a moment to appreciate this beautiful animation🙌

[sukanya]

I loved how along with being amazingly informative, the native people from countries were depicted with such attention to the details! Great job!

[jayminbhatt]

From now onwards i'll always keep in mind that food shouldn't become waste thanks for the inspiration❤️ have a good day.

[ohpfuxc]

TedEd if you see this I just what to say that I really miss your _Why You Should Read_ series can't you bring it back? I really do read the books and authors' that are recommended🥺

[benkogenko]

Can we all just appreciate how amazing this art style looks

[emilyrose]

More videos bringing awareness to this are greatly needed! Thanks for curating this!

[trex]

"The reason for starving people is not shortage of food, it is the selfishness of the rich " - Ramdhari Singh Dinkar .

[luanllluan]

These animations... they're so gorgeous they can talk BS and I'd still listen to it, but instead, they always come with great content. This channel is YT at it's best.