Labs race to breed climate-resilient crops as global temperatures rise

Advanced agricultural biotechnology concentrates in wealthy nations (Netherlands, EU) with lab infrastructure, potentially creating dependency relationships where developing nations rely on imported climate-adapted seeds. This shifts agricultural leverage toward technologically advanced countries and multinational seed corporations, affecting food sovereignty and trade dynamics.

Similar to the Green Revolution (1960s-70s), where high-yield crop development concentrated agricultural power in developed nations and seed companies, creating long-term dependencies in developing countries.

Potential long-term price stabilization and food security improvements as climate-resilient crops reduce supply disruptions and crop failures, though near-term food prices may remain volatile during transition period.

Governments likely to increase agricultural R&D funding, accelerate GMO/gene-editing regulatory approvals, implement climate adaptation subsidies for farmers, and coordinate international food security strategies as climate impacts intensify.