An attempt to achieve food security on a PAST-NATIONAL SCALE - Canada Wheat Project

Question 1

What is an example of a past national attempt to manage food security in Tanzania?

Answer 1

Tanzania asked Canada for its aid in growing wheat, due to Canada’s expertise. Between 1968 and 1993 Canada provided 95 million pounds worth of aid.

Question 2

Successes and limitations of the Canada Wheat project:

Answer 2

Successes:
- Provided 60% of Tanzania’s wheat during this time - health, economy etc
- 400 Tanzanians worked on farms

Limitations
- Most Tanzanians eat maize and cannot afford wheat.
- Only one crop grown - a monoculture - so less biodiversity