Abstract

The recent military conflict in Eastern Europe and the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic have put the world's food security at risk. In light of the aforementioned risks, this article outlines the goals of the European Green Deal and the Sustainable Development Goals with regard to attaining food security and sustainable development in EU agriculture. Furthermore, it examines the prospects of plant agricultural biotechnology and artificial intelligence (AI) systems, with a focus on their capacity to achieve food security. Ironically, the current difficult circumstances might make it possible for EU stakeholders and legislators to seize opportunities and harness the potential of the biotechnology industry.