How Do Irrigation and Drainage Interventions Secure Food Production and Livelihood for Rural Communities?

2016 ◽  
Vol 65 (2) ◽  
pp. 210-213 ◽  
Author(s):  
François Brelle
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Food Production

scholarly journals The price of development: The importance of preserving local agricultural lands

2013 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Rachelle Foss
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Food Production ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Current System ◽  
Urban Expansion ◽  
Crop Farming ◽  
Industrial Food Production ◽  
Small Producers ◽  
Production Industry

Regardless of the fact that we have long been warned of the negative impact of industrial farming, rural communities are being wiped out as local producers, like Riverbend Gardens, are put at risk in favour of urban expansion. The industrial food production industry is unsustainable, leading to increased energy consumption and food costs because of the gross use of energy to transport food hundreds kilometres from where it is produced. Toxic chemicals used to combat swarms of pests that are nurtured by acres of single crop farming have lead to the increase of these substances in our environment. The growing disconnection between ourselves and how our food is produced, fostered by diminishing farm communities, allows us to continue as we always have, until our current system collapses. This will have a deleterious effect on our health and our environment. Many of the answers to the problems we face in our food production industry lies in support for our small, local food producers. Located within Edmonton city limits, sustainable, family run, Riverbend Gardens, is at risk of being wiped out if government and consumers do not recognize the importance of small producers and their part in solving the food industry’s failures.

scholarly journals Food security issues in the economic security system of the Republic of Armenia

2021 ◽  
Vol 36 ◽  
pp. 08004
Author(s):  
M.G. Manucharyan
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Agricultural Production ◽  
Food Production ◽  
Food System ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Economic Security ◽  
Security Level ◽  
Poverty Level ◽  
The Republic

One of the most important components of national security is food security. The country's food security is mainly ensured through the development of agriculture, food production and food import systems. The main problems of the development of the agri-food system of the republic were the increase of the level of provision of the population with food, the increase of the level of economic protection of the country, which, first of all, requires an increase of agricultural production to provide the population with locally produced food products, raw materials to the processing industry as much as possible, as well as to increase export volumes. The main goal of the research is to develop and outline the ways of further development of the RA food self-sufficiency based on the development of agricultural production. Based on the analysis of the current situation in the agricultural market, to propose a set of economic development measures, which will contribute to the increase of the food security level, the development of the agri-food system, the reduction of the poverty level of the rural communities. The research substantiated the preconditions for further growth of agricultural production, as a result of comprehensive studies and analyzes, the main directions of improving food production and increasing efficiency were outlined, which conditioned the scientific novelty.

Impact of decreasing staple food production capacity on food self-sufficiency in poor rural communities in Mexico

2016 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 33-67 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Angelica Quintero-Peralta ◽  
Rosa Maria Gallardo-Cobos ◽  
Felisa Ceña-Delgado
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Food Production ◽  
Production Capacity ◽  
Staple Food ◽  
Self Sufficiency

scholarly journals Food Security and Climate Change: Differences in Impacts and Adaptation Strategies for Rural Communities in the Global South and North

2022 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Subhashni Raj ◽  
Sam Roodbar ◽  
Catherine Brinkley ◽  
David Walter Wolfe
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
United States ◽  
Food Security ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Food Production ◽  
Climate Adaptation ◽  
The United States ◽  
Global North

This research highlights the mismatch between food security and climate adaptation literature and practice in the Global North and South by focusing on nested case studies in rural India and the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic. The United States is one of the wealthiest countries in the world, but also has one of the largest wealth gaps. Comparatively, India has one of the largest populations of food insecure people. To demonstrate how adaptive food security approaches to climate change will differ, we first review the unique climate, agricultural, demographic, and socio-economic features; and then compare challenges and solutions to food security posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. While both countries rely on rural, low-income farmworkers to produce food, the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted how agricultural and food security policies differ in their influence on both food insecurity and global hunger alike. Emphasis on agricultural production in developing regions where a majority of individuals living in rural areas are smallholder subsistence farmers will benefit the majority of the population in terms of both poverty alleviation and food production. In the Global North, an emphasis on food access and availability is necessary because rural food insecure populations are often disconnected from food production.

scholarly journals Voedingpraktyke en behoeftes van hulpbron-arm gemeenskappe deur die oë van laerskoolonderwysers

2013 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ronel Ferreira ◽  
William J. Fraser ◽  
Karien Botha ◽  
Elzaan Cook ◽  
Peet J. Du Toit ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Food Production ◽  
Black Tea ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Grocery Stores ◽  
Resource Constrained ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Intervention Programme ◽  
Healthy Nutrition ◽  
Soil Irrigation

In this article we discuss the perceptions teachers (n = 45) have regarding the nutritional practices of a sample of primary school learners and their families in a resource-constrained community. We specifically focus on the needs, practices and expectations related to food consumption, which implies food production, food choice and food preparation. Our study forms the first part of a more comprehensive institutional research project. For the purpose of our study we utilised participatory reflection and action-based workshops with the participants in order to generate data, and employed interpretivism to interpret the findings. This study emphasises the need of resource-constrained and unemployed community members, who are often forced to purchase food as a reduced cost of which the quality is not optimal. An attenuated breakfast, lunch or dinner where choices are often limited to black tea, porridge and one or two slices of stale bread, confirms the manifestations of poverty in resource-constrained communities. Meals are often limited to large quantities of carbohydrates, few vegetables, canned fish, porridge with inkomazi and marog. Chicken feet and tripe may supplement the menu. Teachers emphasise the fact that community members typically rely on donations from employers, churches and grocery stores in order to supplement their food budget. Teachers furthermore focus on the needs of community members to be educated. In their view community members need to be informed in respect of food production, vegetable gardens, techniques of determining the quality of soil, irrigation and the application of sustainable crop rotation. The article concludes with achievable and informative ideas for educating rural communities. Based on these research findings an intervention programme is currently being developed, with the purpose of implementing the intervention in the various participating schools in support of healthy nutrition-related behaviour and well-being.

scholarly journals The Impact of Water-Related Challenges on Rural Communities Food Security Initiatives

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-23
Author(s):  
Ndivhoniswani Nephawe ◽  
Marizvikuru Mwale ◽  
Jethro Zuwarimwe ◽  
Malose Moses Tjale
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Water Scarcity ◽  
Food Production ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Water Security ◽  
Research Areas ◽  
Water Scarce ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Practical Implications

Water scarcity has been a critical concern in many countries of the world. The same concern has been discussed, analyzed and researched at different platforms to find better solutions to the challenges of water scarcity, and in most cases water scarcity directly influence food security in terms of food production. South Africa, being one of the water scarce countries that derives its food from the agricultural sector; water scarcity remains at the centre stage of the national socioeconomic debate. Water scarcity is one of the major challenges in many countries such as Zimbabwe and Ethiopia particularly for the farmers. However, there is insufficient information on the impact of water scarcity challenges on rural communities’ food security initiatives. This review is focused on unearthing water scarcity challenges in rural communities, their impact on agriculture and ultimately food security initiatives. This paves way for possible research areas, practical implications and strategies to mitigate water security effects on food security.

scholarly journals Vulnerability of Mountain Communities to Climate Change And Adaptation Strategies

2009 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 76-83 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarina Lama ◽  
Bhupendra Devkota
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Food Production ◽  
Adaptation Measures ◽  
Mountain Communities ◽  
Mountainous Regions ◽  
Global Environmental ◽  
Cold Stream ◽  
Agriculture And Environment ◽  
Climate Events

Climate Change, one of the most important global environmental challenges facing humanity, has implications on food production, natural eco-systems, fresh water supply and health in Nepal. It is contributing mostly to the rise in air temperature leading to rapid melting of glaciers and increment of glacier lakes. Exploitation of natural resources associated with growing population has led to increasing pollution, declining water quality, land degradation, etc. Extreme climate events including flooding, heavy rainfall, droughts, heat wave and cold stream etc. are also the consequences of climate change in Nepal. Moreover, Nepal is largely dependent on climate-sensitive sectors, such as rain-fed agriculture; its fragile mountain ecosystems and dramatic topography make the country prone to flooding. Due to such events, agricultural productivity is declining with increasing problem of food security in mountainous regions. In recent years, the signs of such changes are being observed and may become more prominent over next couple of decades. Many rural communities are struggling through different adaptation measures as an attempt to reduce the risk of climate change vulnerability.The Journal of Agriculture and Environment Vol:10, Jun.2009 Page: 76-83

Going to the City … and Coming Back? Turnaround Migration Among the Jola of Senegal

Africa ◽  
2003 ◽  
Vol 73 (1) ◽  
pp. 113-132 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olga F. Linares
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Food Production ◽  
Urban Migration ◽  
Agricultural Work ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Rural Exodus ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Village ◽  
The City

AbstractThe Jola of Lower Casamance in southern Senegal are involved in ‘turnaround’ (or circular), rural to urban migration. Using data from three Jola communities located in different geographical and cultural sub-regions, this article compares the dynamics of migration among the villages and explores variations along gender and generational lines. Special emphasis is placed on the number of young unmarried girls and boys who return to the village during the rainy season to help their parents with agricultural work. It has been argued that the movement of people from the countryside to the city has had a negative effect on local food production. ‘Turnaround migration’ mitigates to some extent the impact of the rural exodus on rural communities. It has important implications of its own for the future of agriculture in the various Jola sub-regions.

Postharvest technology for advancing sustainable bioenergy production for food processing

2015 ◽  
Vol 117 (12) ◽  
pp. 2850-2862 ◽  
Author(s):  
Annie F.A. Chimphango ◽  
Johann F. Görgens
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Food Processing ◽  
Food Production ◽  
Production Systems ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Economic Returns ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Bioenergy Production ◽  
Agro Residues

Purpose – Agricultural food residues (agro-residues) receive low economic returns and experience disposal problems. The food production and processing is often not configured to supply agro-residues for production of bioenergy needed in food processing. The feasibility of utilising agro-residues through advances in postharvest technology for sustainable bioenergy conversion is reviewed. The paper aims to discuss this issue. Design/methodology/approach – Agro-residues from maize, sugarcane and potatoes in five African countries were assessed from secondary data to identify suitable conversion technologies, energy products and configurations of bioenergy plants for applications in postharvest food processing. Findings – Strategic alignment of postharvest technology to bioenergy production systems is vital to advancing both food production and bioenergy that benefit rural communities in Africa. High economic returns are possible when the bioenergy plants are either annexure to existing agro-processing operations or operate as a biorefinery. Research limitations/implications – Assessment of energy self-sufficiency of food production and processing systems is required. Practical implications – Agro-residues for bioenergy production require investments in infrastructure for storage, transportation and processing of the residues, and development of new risk management techniques. Social implications – The rural communities will be energy secure resulting in food security through reduced postharvest losses and increased agricultural productivity. Originality/value – The study stimulates innovative thinking in establishing sustainable bioenergy systems for food processes.

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