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Global Ag Productivity Slumps: Urgent Solutions Needed

10/12/2025

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The 2025 Global Agricultural Productivity (GAP) Report shows productivity growth at 0.76% per year, far below the 2% target to meet future demand.
The slowdown threatens food affordability and farmer livelihoods.
The report highlights Virginia Tech's GAP Initiative to foster collaboration among agribusinesses, research institutions, and NGOs.
GAP IQ will integrate fragmented agricultural data to support decision-making.

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Story summary

The 2025 Global Agricultural Productivity (GAP) Report shows productivity growth at 0.76% per year, far below the 2% target to meet future demand.
The slowdown threatens food affordability and farmer livelihoods.
The report highlights Virginia Tech's GAP Initiative to foster collaboration among agribusinesses, research institutions, and NGOs.
GAP IQ will integrate fragmented agricultural data to support decision-making.