Sustainable Food Supply

Question 1

Organic Farming

Answer 1

Organic farming uses natural methods, avoiding chemicals, to produce food. Natural fertilizers and pest control are used to maintain biodicersity. While yielding less, it maintains fertile soil for future generations.

Question 2

Permaculture

Answer 2

Permaculture: Agriculture and design based on natural processes. Minimizes impact on environment. Organic food, local produce, community building, seasonal eating.

Question 3

Urban Farming Initiatives

Answer 3

Urban farming initiatives bring farming to urbanised areas. Spaces to grow food and keep animals can be set up on allotments, green roofs, empty land and balconies
Urban farming initiatives provide a sustainable way for families to eat fresh, healthy food that is produced cheaply and locally. It also provides an affordable option for low-income households

Question 4

Seasonal Food Consumption

Answer 4

People in HICs expect to be able to eat a wide variety of food all year round. For example, strawberries are harvested in the UK in summer, but to meet demand during the rest of the year, they are imported from countries such as Morocco and Egypt.
Eating seasonally reduces imports, ‘food miles’ and pollution

Question 5

Meat and Fish from Sustainable Sources

Answer 5

Large-scale meat production harms environment, unsustainable.
Grazing livestock on grassland reduces land use, maintains soil fertility.
Overfishing damages marine ecosystems, depletes fish.
Quotas, fish farms, selective nets can reduce impact, decrease bycatch.

Question 6

Reduced Waste and Losses

Answer 6

Globally, about one-third of food produced is lost or wasted, which is a significant problem. In the UK, families throw away about £700 worth of food annually, leading to food insecurity, wasted energy, and increased greenhouse gas emissions from landfills. To reduce food waste and food insecurity, individuals can adopt practices like eating leftovers, composting, planning meals better, and freezing food.