When you are about to tuck into a hearty meal, it is easy to overlook the environmental toll your food might have taken en route to your plate.
But the reality is that the way humanity grows, transports, distributes and consumes food is damaging the natural world.
Monday, 16 October is World Food Day, which is designed to raise awareness about hunger and create more sustainable food systems. To mark the occasion, why not see how much you know about how humanity produces food?
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