Policy for Sustainable Food Security

Food security and Global demand for food, especially agricultural commodities are projected to grow in the future, driven primarily by demand from developing countries. Therefore, at present, there will be a great need for investment in the field of agriculture in a more efficient and effective food supply than before. However, due to increasing competition for land and water, declining production and productivity of food crops, and ongoing and emerging challenges from climate change, achieving foodsecurity will be more difficult than previously thought. Therefore, to deal with these problems, our governments should take strict steps so that the problems coming in the future can be dealt with. Therefore, looking at these problems, today’s article is based on the Policy for sustainable food security.

Introduction 

Food security in a population refers to everyone’s continued access to enough food to meet their nutritional needs and lead an active, healthy life. There are three major determinants of Foodsecurity: availability (enough suitable food is readily available), access (enough money is available or other resources available to obtain food), and utilization (the ability to consume and absorb and use adequate dietary nutrients). Foodsecurity is not a new problem; rather, it has been around for several thousand years, as evidenced by the fact that the governments of ancient China and Egypt stored grain and used it during times of famine. Food security has become a major problem in the present times. Therefore, to deal with these problems, governments should make a good policy that protects FoodSecurity.

Effect of climate change on food security 

Climate change is considered a major factor affecting food security at the global, regional and local levels. Researchers say that climate change disrupts food availability, reduces access to food and affects food quality. We can understand this through an example, such as – agricultural productivity being affected due to irregular fluctuations in temperature, untimely rainfall, change in weather events and lack of water availability. So we can say that climate change affects FoodSecurity directly and indirectly.

Policy for sustainable food security

The basic policy for the achievement of sustainable food security is to utilize domestic resources optimally. To achieve this government has to provide incentives to produce; enhance research activities; innovate in technologies; disseminate technologies among smallholder farmers; maintain the stability of staples food supplies and prices and food safety. The modernized processing industry also can play a role in providing a greater degree of food security as well as access to the export market.

Measures to realize the target of sustainable food security:

1. Adopt a multi-sector approach to assuage the constraints that affect poor women and other vulnerable groups’ food security.
2. For sustainable food security, it is important to expand partnerships and collaboration with various organizations and bodies, including the Food and Agriculture Organization, the International Fund for Agricultural Development, the World Food Programme, international, regional, and national agricultural research institutions, civil society organizations, and the private sector.
3. Promoting the Diversification of the Food System
4. Linking Farmers to Modern Fresh Food Value Chains
5. Reducing the effects of climate change
6.  Agricultural Research and Development to improve food security and nutrition

Conclusion

Food security and healthy eating have become critical challenges in today’s society, exacerbated by the growing impacts of climate change. As climate change increasingly threatens livelihoods, addressing this issue has become more urgent than ever. To ensure food security, it is essential to strengthen the governance of food systems, encourage inclusive and responsible investment in agriculture and rural development, and raise awareness about health and education. Empowering small-scale producers, implementing social protection measures to mitigate risks, and expanding sustainable practices are all vital steps in tackling this pressing global issue.

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