TED-Ed: Can we create the "perfect" farm? | Brent Loken

The video discusses the history and future of agriculture, emphasizing the need for a second agricultural revolution. It highlights the importance of sustainable practices and technologies, such as drones and sensors, to increase farm output while protecting the environment. Examples from around the world illustrate successful sustainable practices. The video concludes with a call for global cooperation and a shift towards plant-based diets to optimize food production within Earth's limits.

What was a major consequence of the first agricultural revolution?

• Reduction in water usage

• Destabilization of the climate

• Expansion of forests

• Increased biodiversity

Why is expanding agricultural lands not a viable option for the future?

• It is not technologically feasible

• It is too expensive

• It undermines environmental conditions

• It requires too much labor

What is a key goal of the second agricultural revolution?

• To increase output while conserving resources

• To focus solely on plant-based diets

• To expand farmland globally

• To eliminate all forms of technology in farming

How do future farms plan to use technology to improve agriculture?

• By eliminating the need for human labor

• By using drones and robots to monitor and manage crops

• By replacing all traditional farming methods

• By focusing solely on high-tech solutions

What is a benefit of intertwining farmland with tropical habitats, as seen in Costa Rica?

• Higher greenhouse gas emissions

• Increased use of pesticides

• Doubling the country's forest cover

• Decreased biodiversity

What innovative method is being used in India to reduce postharvest food loss?

• Solar-powered cold storage capsules

• Traditional storage methods

• Increased use of chemical preservatives

• Exporting surplus produce

How can rice production be made more sustainable according to the practices in Bangladesh, Cambodia, and Nepal?

• By experimenting with new rice strains and reducing irrigation

• By increasing water usage

• By adopting labor-intensive planting methods

• By focusing on monoculture farming