Food security can be achieved on a global scale if production processes are subjected to improved stock using genetically proven animals.
The way to harness the advantages in using genetically proven lines include; selective breeding,rearing and cross breeding to develop strains/lines that can produce more in the desired country.
There are various breeds of chicken,cattle,pigs that are proven and can adapt and survive in the country.
Genetics play a pivotal role in food security either by selective breeding, genetic engineering, gene mapping and coding and artificial insemination.
The improved strain will produce faster within a short time thus extending production cycles.
Seed improvement is also relevant in food security, where genetically modified seeds produce better crops that are disease resistant .
Ordinary seeds can also be improved by using agricultural supplements that enables the crops to grow,flourish and ready for harvest within a shorter time. The use of technology in food security cannot be overemphasized as the introduction of biotech to food production is of immense benefits.
The springing up of bio-crops allows farming even in areas where there is much pressure on the land,thus availing the urban farmer an opportunity to participate in food security.
Cultivating advanced planting techniques such as hydroponics,aeroponics and aquaponics , also enables farming in areas where land is an issue.
Fruits and vegetables are planted in columns,using nutrient media instead of soil. Vegetables can also be reared alongside fishes in the aquaponics to enhance food security.
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FOOD SECURITY AND ECONOMIC GROWTH.
Food security basically exists when all people in a country/community at all times have both physical and economic access to sufficient food to meet their dietary needs for a productive and healthy life style.
The education /awareness of people as to how to combine various crops to produced balanced meals and the availability of resources to procure these crops is a vital point in food security.
The agricultural aspect is rightly divided into crops and animal production.The processing,packaging and preservation of these products ensure food security.
The development of various strategies ensure that supply of food are continuous with plenty in reserve and much more to export.The various strategies can be utilized to ensure food security in the various agricultural chain.
1) The education of the women play a vital role in food security since they are involved in various stages of production,the importance of family planning and other health related issues are paramount.
The careful planning of family,will limit the number of mouths to feed,thus reducing the risk of death associated with multiple pregnancies.
Women should be educated about reproductive issues,money making ventures and the impact of food on economic growth.
2) introduction of bio crops, which are better varieties and strains of common seeds that they are used to, this will shorten harvest time and produce higher yield of crops.
3) The use of composting as a means of waste management, which results in good quality fertilizer
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4) The waste management can be further utilized to produce electricity which will save overhead cost.
5) irrigation in arid regions is also another strategy, where rain water ,waste water can be collected,treated and plowed back to the farm to aid production.
6)newer and better animal strains can be synchronized and bred resulting in large litter sizes,bigger sized animals.
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