By 2050, the Earth's population is expected to reach approximately 10 billion, raising urgent questions about global food supply and production methods.
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By 2050, the Earth's population is expected to reach approximately 10 billion, raising urgent questions about global food supply and production methods.
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Synopsis
Valentin Thurn visits a seed farm in India and an insect farm in Thailand to investigate food production methods. The film, released in 2015, addresses the challenge of feeding an expected global population of 10 billion by 2050. Thurn travels to food cooperatives in the United States, Germany, and the United Kingdom, as well as farming projects in Africa and industrial producers in Japan. He emphasizes the role of small-scale agriculture and local food consumption in creating sustainable food systems.
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Why Watch
- See food cooperatives in the US, Germany, and the UK.
- Find out about small farmers in developing countries.
- Meet industrial food producers in Japan.
Did You Know
- The film was the most viewed documentary in German cinemas in 2015.
- Valentin Thurn visits a seed farm in India and an insect farm in Thailand.
- The film received a 10/10 rating from Jo Vabolis at Glam Adelaide.
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Who directed the documentary 10 Billion: What's On Your Plate?
Valentin Thurn directed the documentary.
What year was 10 Billion: What's On Your Plate released?
The documentary was released in 2015.
What is the estimated world population by 2050 according to the documentary?
The Earth's population is expected to reach approximately 10 billion people by 2050.
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