Strategies for Ensuring Global Food Security: Addressing Challenges Directly and Indirectly
Deepak Kumar Pathak
Dept. of Agril. Extension, Banda University of Agriculture and Technology (BUAT), Banda, Uttar Pradesh (210 001), India
Nirmal Chandra*
Dept. of Agril. Extension, Banda University of Agriculture and Technology (BUAT), Banda, Uttar Pradesh (210 001), India
Gaurav Mishra
Dept. of Agril. Extension, Banda University of Agriculture and Technology (BUAT), Banda, Uttar Pradesh (210 001), India
Ashutosh Suryavanshi
Dept. of Agril. Extension, Banda University of Agriculture and Technology (BUAT), Banda, Uttar Pradesh (210 001), India
Shailendra Kumar Mishra
Dept. of Agril. Entomology, Banda University of Agriculture and Technology (BUAT), Banda, Uttar Pradesh (210 001), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Economic development, Food security, Global stability, Zero hunger
Abstract
With the global population expected to reach 9.3 billion by 2050, securing enough food for everyone is an urgent priority. This abstract examines the multifaceted nature of food security, encompassing dimensions of availability, accessibility, affordability and utilization. It explores the direct and indirect causes of food insecurity, including factors such as agricultural productivity, climate change, poverty, conflict and inadequate infrastructure. The abstract highlights key strategies for enhancing food security, including crop diversification to bolster agricultural resilience and reducing food wastage to promote sustainability. It emphasizes the importance of a comprehensive, multi-sectoral approach integrating sustainable agriculture, resilient infrastructure and poverty alleviation programs.
Downloads
not found
Reference
Gahukar, R.T., 2011. Food security in India: The challenge of food production and distribution. Journal of Agricultural & Food Information 12(3-4), 270-286. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/10496505.2011.588932.
George, N.A., McKay, F.H., 2019. The public distribution system and food security in India. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 16(17), 3221. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph16173221.
Qureshi, M.E., Dixon, J., Wood, M., 2015. Public policies for improving food and nutrition security at different scales. Food Security 7, 393-403. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12571-015-0443-z.