food security and strategies to ensure it: access amount efficiency Flashcards
What proportion of the global population experiences chronic hunger?
1 in 10 people globally experience chronic hunger due to insufficient access to food.
What are the three key strategies to overcome food insecurity?
Increasing access to food.
Increasing the amount of food produced.
Increasing the efficiency of food production and distribution.
How can increasing a country’s access to foreign markets improve food security?
By importing food through trading agreements or trade blocs, countries can enhance food availability.
How can aid and relief help food security in times of crisis?
Aid and relief provide immediate food supplies after crises or natural disasters, improving food security.
Name two ways to increase the amount of food produced.
Using new technology, such as GM crops, to boost production and improve food quality.
Improving farm management with training, equipment, and high-yielding varieties (HYVs).
What is the role of better farm management in increasing food production?
Better management ensures more food is produced and available for distribution to the population.
How can improving efficiency on farms help with food security?
Increasing efficiency saves time and reduces costs, making food more affordable and abundant.
What role does technology play in increasing farm efficiency?
Equipment and improved management produce more crops in less time, lowering costs and increasing availability.
How can waste reduction contribute to food security?
Reducing waste by harvesting natural resources efficiently and using better storage increases food availability.