Food Production, Availability, Agricultural Systems, and Food Security: A Detailed Review

Authors

  • Hub Bouxine American University of Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Keywords:

Food Supply Chain Logistics, Food Safety, Food Security, Food Waste, Supply Chain Management, Traceability, Food Loss, Sustainable Practices, Logistics Infrastructure, Consumer Education

Abstract

Food production, availability, agricultural systems, and food security are intricately linked components of the global food system. Ensuring food security, defined as the availability, access, and stability of sufficient, safe, and nutritious food for all, is one of the most pressing challenges faced by both developed and developing countries. This comprehensive review explores the relationship between food production and availability, the role of agricultural systems in ensuring food security, and the critical factors that influence these processes, including climate change, technological advancements, policy frameworks, and socioeconomic factors. Food availability is shaped by both the efficiency of agricultural systems and the effectiveness of food distribution networks. This involves addressing post-harvest losses, improving storage and transportation infrastructure, and managing global trade dynamics. The review also delves into the impact of climate change on food systems, highlighting the need for resilient agricultural practices and adaptive policies to ensure long-term food security. The review concludes by advocating for a holistic, interdisciplinary approach to food security that integrates sustainable agricultural development, policy interventions, technological innovation, and community-level resilience to ensure equitable and sustainable food systems for future generations.

References

Anon, (n.d.). Food Security Strategy. [online] Available at: https:// international.gc.ca/world-monde/issues_development-enjeux_ developpement/priorities-priorites/cfss-scsa.aspx?lang=eng [Accessed 27 Mar. 2019].

Chakrabarty, M. (2016). Climate Change and Food Security in India | ORF. [online] ORF. Available at: https://www.orfonline.org/research/ climate-change-and-food-security-in-india/ [Accessed 27 Mar. 2019].Docs.wfp.org. (n.d.). India Country Strategic Plan. [online] Available at: https://docs.wfp.org/api/documents/WFP-0000040039/download/ [Accessed 27 Mar. 2019].

Global Food Security Strategic Plan - Strategic Plan. (2016). [ebook]p.4. Available at: http://www.animaltaskforce.eu/Portals/0/ATF/ ocuments%20for%20scare/Global%20Food%20Security%20 Strategic%20Plan.pdf [Accessed 27 Mar. 2019].

Keatinge, D. and Nicholls, T. (2014). 5 things we can do to better ensure food security. [online] Devex. Available at: https://www.devex. com/news/5-things-we-can-do-to-better-ensure-food-security-84565 [Accessed 27 Mar. 2019].

Niebel, D. (n.d.). Food Security - Strategic Guideline for German Development Policy. [ebook] Available at: https://www. bmz.de/en/publications/archiv/type_of_publication/strategies/ Strategiepapier340_11_2013.pdf [Accessed 27 Mar. 2019].

Verchot, M. (2014). Essay on Food Security. [online] Your Article Library. Available at: http://www.yourarticlelibrary.com/essay/essay- on-food-security/42216 [Accessed 27 Mar. 2019].

Downloads

Published

31.12.2024

Issue

Section

Review Article

How to Cite

Food Production, Availability, Agricultural Systems, and Food Security: A Detailed Review. (2024). International Journal of Agricultural and Life Sciences, 10(4), 450-454. https://skyfox.co/ijals/index.php/als/article/view/150

Similar Articles

11-20 of 56

You may also start an advanced similarity search for this article.