EU Agriculture and Renewable Energy Challenges

The video discusses the challenge of feeding a global population of 10 billion by 2050, requiring a 60% increase in food production. STOA, the Parliamentary Science and Technology Options Assessment body, identifies six priorities for sustainable European agriculture: conserving resources, producing more with fewer inputs, encouraging innovation, reducing demand, aligning bioenergy policies, and supporting sustainable agriculture. The video emphasizes the need for technological advancements, policy alignment, and behavioral changes to achieve these goals.

What is the projected global population by 2050?

• 9 billion

• 10 billion

• 8 billion

• 11 billion

What is one of the key roles of STOA?

• To manage agricultural production

• To regulate food prices

• To offer independent scientific advice

• To provide financial advice

Which of the following is a priority for sustainable European agriculture?

• Increasing the use of pesticides

• Conserving productive resources

• Expanding urban areas

• Reducing agricultural workforce

What is the goal of precision agriculture?

• To eliminate technology in farming

• To increase fertilizer use

• To decrease crop yields

• To increase yields with fewer inputs

How can innovation help European agriculture?

• By increasing environmental costs

• By keeping it globally competitive

• By reducing global competition

• By making agriculture less efficient

What is a challenge in changing current diets in the EU?

• Insufficient food production

• High cost of meat and dairy

• Fear of science and technology

• Lack of traditional foods

What unintended consequence has arisen from EU renewable energy policies?

• Increase in fossil fuel use

• Reduction in agricultural land

• Increase in food crop biofuels

• Decrease in biofuel production

What is a suggested alternative for bioenergy production?

• Using more fossil fuels

• Increasing food crop usage

• Recycling agricultural residues

• Reducing energy consumption

What is a major threat to the food supply mentioned in the conclusion?

• Urbanization

• Lack of technology

• Overuse of pesticides

• Climate change

What is the role of STOA in the European Parliament?

• To manage food production

• To regulate climate change

• To enforce agricultural policies

• To provide scientific advice