Basic Knowledge in Agriculture #38

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Discuss on Food safety.

Food security is access to safe and adequate nutrition that can be obtained in a sure manner and is available to promote healthy living. It is entails accessibility, affordability, availability, and also utilization of food. Without food security, hunger, malnutrition, and other health problems will ensue in people. Poverty, climate change, conflict, weak infrastructure and economic instabilities are factors that influence food security all over the world.

Farmers in most developing nations cope with poor production of crops because of droughts, pests, or our inability to use modern equipment. Governments and organizations should invest in agriculture and assist farmers in their area, minimize food waste and develop equitable distribution systems to increase food security. Good food must be the right of everyone and it is a fundamental human necessity and a pillar in the nation building, education as well as productivity. None of the societies could ever really prosper without food security.

Discuss on the causes of food insecurity

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A combination of environmental, economic and social factors is a causal factor of food insecurity. One of the greatest causes is poverty since several individuals are not able to afford adequate nutritious food. Another factor, which presents a significant impact, is the coming of climate change- droughts, floods, undesired weather conditions lower the crop yields and livestock production. Communities are displaced and their food supply chain is disrupted during conflict and war, which means that people cannot access food readily.

Rural areas have limited food distribution, and poor infrastructure including poor roads and absence of storage facilities. Lack of income due to unemployment and poor income levels cannot enable families to buy adequate food. Also the situation is aggravated by the increased prices of foodstuff and poor economy. These reasons need powerful governmental policies, participation of the international community, and investment in sustainable farming and supporting communities.

Discuss on the problems and solutions to food insecurity

Honestly hunger, malnutrition, poor health, and also low productivity are the results of food insecurity. Children experience stunted growth and low performances in the academics and the adults may not work effectively. It also enhances the poverty and underdevelops the nations. Some of the key issues are poverty, war, climate change, inefficient farming practices and inefficient food distribution systems.

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As a way to eliminate food insecurity, governments ought to invest in modern forms of agriculture, equip farmers with farm machinery, seeds and expert training, as well as enhancing irrigation infrastructures. It is also essential to reduce food waste, better transportation and fair food prices. Vulnerable groups could be assisted by such social programs as school feeding and food assistance. The way forward to sustainable solutions not only necessitates government efforts but also NGO and community efforts to establish a stable, sustainable and inclusive food system in which everyone can work.

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