Food Security Flashcards
Name three major hurricanes that hit regions in South America, North America and the Caribbean in recent years.
Hurricane Dean, Hurricane Felix, and Hurricane Katrina
What is the definition of food security and why does it play such a major role in the lifestyle of people living in areas affected by hurricanes?
the state of having reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food
main source of income
crops such as corn, coffee and bananas are wiped out by these hurricanes, causing people to not have access to proper food items.
What characterizes “tropical depression” in Central America and the Caribbean?
Tropical depression in Central America and the Caribbean is characterized by extensive flooding and mudslides
Name three of the countries affected by Hurricane Dean and the crops that were impacted during this
Countries: Dominica, Jamaica, Haiti, and Belize
Crops: bananas, cocoa, and sugarcane
____________ and ____________________ are the main sources of income in Central America and the Caribbean.
Food and cash crop production
How does globalization and liberalization benefit the success of agribusinesses?
Globalization increases the exposure of agriproducts to a large number of countries globally. Liberalization allows economies to be less protected, therefore allows more free trade
How does the feedback loop of agriproducts work? (e.g Exposure, Demand, Supply, Jobs, Food Security, Economy and Revenue).
Exposure increase demand. Increase demand leads to greater food production. Greater food production creates more jobs. More food to underdeveloped countries improves food security. Agribusinesses gain profit from successful sales
How do pesticides/insecticides lower the nutritional value of crops?
chemicals inherited by agriculture inputs boost maturity of crops, but lowers the nutritional value of them, because it is genetically modified by coloring agents, hormone injections, food additives, and other chemicals that influence the food insecurity of the crops
Who holds the most vulnerable position in the supply chain and list one reason for this?
It is the producers who hold the most vulnerable position in the supply chain because the conditions they face are highly unpredictable and uncontrollable for cases like pests, weather, and diseases in crop and livestocks
Name the top 3 agribusiness companies and what is wrong with these companies?
The three companies are Cargil, Mcdonald’s, and Monsanto. They dominate the world’s food chain, building a global dependence on unhealthy and genetically dangerous products. They are also trying to secure a patent on every living organism so they can continue with their success in this field
Why can’t Canada make the same law as France did (food waste)?
It’s a bigger country and distance between cities is bigger. It would cost a lot of money to get more trucks and pay for gas
What is Slash and Burn?
the technique of cutting down the forest and burning it to make way for farmlands while at the same time fertilizes the soil
Why do farmers use “Slash and Burn”?
to make more space for new crops
What are the pros and cons of food waste?
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Where do people prefer better looking food?
western countries
