Assessing the Impact of Agricultural R&D Investments on Long-Term Projections of Food Security

2017 ◽  
pp. 1-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zuzana Smeets Kristkova ◽  
Michiel van Dijk ◽  
Hans van Meijl
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals Dryland Food Security in Ethiopia: Current Status, Opportunities, and a Roadmap for the Future

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. 6503
Author(s):  
Yu Peng ◽  
Hubert Hirwa ◽  
Qiuying Zhang ◽  
Guoqin Wang ◽  
Fadong Li
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Systematic Research ◽  
Security Assessment ◽  
Security Issue ◽  
Sustainable Development Goal ◽  
Zero Hunger ◽  
The Impact

Given the impact of COVID-19 and the desert locust plague, the Ethiopian food security issue has once again received widespread attention. Its food crisis requires comprehensive and systematic research to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal of zero hunger. This review discusses the current situation and the causes of food security in Ethiopia. We focus on the challenges in the food security assessment field. The article lists seven typical causes of food insecurity and three roots of food security in Ethiopia. Long-term food security assessment and a comprehensive understanding and manageability for food security causes are considered as the main existing research challenges. Climate-resilient management, water management, and long-term ecosystem network monitoring and data mining are suggested as potential roadmap for future research.

scholarly journals Management of the Pandemic: Agriculture, Food Management and Resilience During Covid-19 in India

2021 ◽  
Vol 67 (3) ◽  
pp. 324-336
Author(s):  
Pushpa Singh
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Food Systems ◽  
Agricultural Activities ◽  
Entire System ◽  
Farming Practices ◽  
Vulnerable Communities ◽  
Long Run ◽  
Food Management ◽  
The Impact

This article aims to analyse the impact of Covid-19 on agricultural activities, food security and policies of food management during the pandemic in India, particularly with reference to hardships caused to the most vulnerable communities due to the loss of livelihood, issues of access and availability. The explorations suggest that the growing inclination to centralise the structure of contemporary food and farming would make the entire system fragile, further accentuating the issues of food insecurity in the country. On the other hand, the localised, diverse systems of farming practices existing in various parts of India are rooted in agroecology, judiciously using and conserving the local natural resources. Thus, they have emerged as not only sustainable in the long run but are also food secure. While this impending crisis has exposed the systemic weakness of globalised food systems like never before, it also provides us with a crucial opportunity to mend our food and farming, keeping the long-term sustainability and food security as the goals.

scholarly journals Inovasi Gerakan Gelar Gulung sebagai Solusi Pemenuhan Kebutuhan Pangan Mandiri di Kota Yogyakarta

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 55-67
Author(s):  
Farida Rahmawati ◽  
Ana Chusniatul Hidayah ◽  
Aida Nur Faizah ◽  
Ahmad Falahuddin ◽  
M Adryan Okuputra
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Emergency Response ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Positive Response ◽  
Community Leaders ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
Citizen Action ◽  
Food Needs ◽  
The Impact

Gerakan Gelar Gulung merupakan aksi tanggap warga dalam hal pemenuhan kebutuhan pangan masyarakat yang terdampak oleh Pandemi COVID-19 di Desa Tegalweru Kecamatan Tegalrejo Kota Yogyakarta. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mengeksplorasi aksi dan inovasi yang dilakukan Gerakan Gelar Gulung dalam memenuhi kebutuhan pangan secara mandiri sebagai upaya mitigasi dampak pandemi COVID-19. Analisis dalam penelitian ini dilakukan dengan metode deskriptif melalui pengumpulan data-data kualitatif yang diperoleh melalui metode observasi, wawancara, dan kepustakaan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat 5 aksi dalam Gerakan Gelar Gulung yaitu a) aksi mapping warga mandiri pastisipatif, b) aksi tanggap darurat pangan, c) aksi sosial kemandirian ekonomi, d) aksi jejaring pangupa jiwa, dan e) aksi berkebun lumbung pangan. Implementasi Gerakan Gelar Gulung ini mendapatkan respon positif dari berbagai pihak dikarenakan program yang sedang berjalan ini mampu meningkatkan ketahanan pangan dalam masa pandemi COVID-19 dan mendorong kemandirian ekonomi dalam jangka panjang.  Kata kunci: Gerakan Gelar Gulung, Pandemi COVID-19, Ketahanan Pangan    Gelar Gulung is a citizen action in terms of fulfilling the food needs of society who affected by COVID-19pandemic. The purpose of the study is exploring what actions and innovations which were carried out by Gelar Gulung action in fulfilling food needs to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 pandemic, especially in Tegalweru Village. The analysis in this study was done using descriptive methods by collecting qualitative data obtained through observation, interview, and literature study. The results showed that there were 5 actions, namely a) participatory mapping, b) food emergency response actions, c) sufficiency economy, d) community leaders’ network actions, and e) urban farming. The implementation of Gelar Gulung action received positive response from the stakeholders as this ongoing program was able to increase food security during the COVID-19pandemic and encourage long-term economic sufficiency.  Keywords: Gelar Gulung Action, COVID-19 Pandemic, Food Security 

scholarly journals National Strategy And Policy On The Agricultural Sector During The Covid-19 Outbreak

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 572
Author(s):  
Supardi Rusdiana ◽  
Chalid Talib
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Major Change ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
Economic Stability ◽  
National Policies ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
The Impact ◽  
National Food Security

The spread of Covid-19 majorly affected the global economic stability. This major change also changed the dynamic of Indonesia economic growth. This study employed a literature study and discussion technique to analyze the situation during the spread of Covid-19. The data collected from the literature, websites, national and international news that relevant to the recent policies and conditions. This study aimed to know the strategy and policy taken by the national policymaker in the agricultural sector during the Covid-19 outbreak. Results showed that the impact of the spread of Covid-19 on the economic aspect and the strategy chosen depending on the national policies. The national policies made based on various aspects, risks, and market scenarios. The labor-intensive effort, development of the agricultural technology, and marketing efforts intensively done to engage the farmer and consumer. The long-term policies strengthen the national food security and agricultural sector. The policies of data use arranged to be applied in various sectors, especially agricultural and food security. These policies managed to encourage and accelerate the synergy of a sustainable agricultural modernization. The national food security development actively contributed to cope with the food security gap in all area in Indonesia. The long-term policies provided a better comprehension and behavior change toward the farmer wellness aspect.

scholarly journals Impacts of Climate Change: Can Fisheries and Aquaculture Sectors Survive the Wave?

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 78
Author(s):  
Talent Ndlovu ◽  
Sylvain Charlebois
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Global Warming ◽  
Food Security ◽  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Ocean Ecosystem ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Impacts Of Climate Change

Studies have shown the impact of climate change on the ocean ecosystem and the fishing and aquaculture sectors. As global warming intensifies, this will impact communities and communities as the populations of some fish species decline or increase. Research on the impacts of climate change to fisheries will facilitate the development of policies, helping communities to adapt while ensuring resilience and sustainability of the sector(s). This paper assesses the short term and long-term impacts of climate change to the ocean ecosystem, the consequences to economies and communities that rely on fishing for food security. It begins with a review of peer reviewed literature, followed by an analysis of the current policies and ends with some recommendations for governments in the sustainability and management of the ecosystem in the future. Important to note is the impact of human generated hazards and how a more holistic approach to minimizing risks to the ocean ecosystem could resolve threats of food insecurity in future.

scholarly journals Analyzing the Impact of Agricultural Landownership on Poverty and Food Security in Sri Lanka: A Household Level Econometric Analysis

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
N. P. Ravindra Deyshappriya
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Agricultural Land ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Agricultural Lands ◽  
Household Level ◽  
Agriculture Land ◽  
Ordered Probit Models ◽  
The Impact

Aims: This study examined the impact of agricultural landownership on poverty and food security in Sri Lanka. The current study enriches the literature by extending traditional two way poverty classification into four groups: Extremely Poor, Poor, Vulnerable Non-Poor and Non-Poor and quantifies the impact of agricultural landownership on each type of poverty. Similarly, the impact of agricultural landownership on food security is was also estimated considering the four types of food security such as, Extremely Food Insecure, Food Insecure, Vulnerable to Food Insecure and Food Secure, based on Minimum Dietary Energy Requirements. Methodology: The analysis is was based on the secondary data from the Household Income and Expenditure Survey (HIES) of Sri Lanka. Ordered Probit Models were estimated to examine the impacts of agricultural landownership on poverty and food security to accomplish the objectives of the study. Results: The results highlighted that the probability of being non-poor of the households with agriculture land is was higher by 6.42% compared to the households without agricultural lands. Similarly, having agriculture land also reduces the probability of being extremely poor, poor and vulnerable to poverty by 0.1%, 2.2% and 4.1% respectively. In addition, the empirical findings indicated that ownership of agricultural land lessens the probability of being extremely food insecure (0.8%), food insecure (1.4%) and vulnerable to food insecure (0.7%). Moreover, the probability of being food secured of thefor households with agricultural lands is was higher by 0.9% compared to the households without agricultural lands. Conclusion: Therefore, the study emphasized the significance of agricultural landownership to mitigate the poverty and food insecurity which ultimately enhances the household wellbeing. Hence, the current study strongly recommends implementing appropriate policies to address land-right related issues faced by developing countries ensuring long term wellbeing of the households.

The Impact of Speculation on Global Food Accessibility and Food Security

2015 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 76-91
Author(s):  
Logan Cochrane ◽  
Mogamat Adams ◽  
Sherin Kunhibava
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Futures Markets ◽  
Islamic Law ◽  
Food Price ◽  
Food Accessibility ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Global Food ◽  
Price Spikes

The global food price spikes of 2008 and 2011 resulted in tens of millions of people being pushed into poverty. The cause of these spikes is diverse, including short, medium and long-term factors. The extent each respectively contributed is a matter of on-going debate. This article will explore the role of speculation and futures markets as one of the causes of the global price spikes. This will be followed by an exploration of the understanding of risk, uncertainty and speculation in Islamic law, and how these elements should be curbed in order to prevent food price spikes.

scholarly journals The Impact of Dosage Variability of Multi-Purpose Cash Assistance on Food Security in Syrian Refugees in Lebanon

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 846-846
Author(s):  
Zeina Jamaluddine ◽  
Alexandra Irani ◽  
Wael Moussa ◽  
Rima Al Mokdad ◽  
Jad Chaaban ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Diet Quality ◽  
Food Assistance ◽  
Syrian Refugees ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Diet Diversity ◽  
Cash Assistance ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Objectives While food and cash-assistance have been shown to improve food security in Syrian refugees living in Lebanon, no studies have investigated dosage variability of cash transfers on food security in this setting. We assessed the impact of short- (≤12 months) and long-term (>12 months) multi-purpose cash assistance (MPC) provided by the World Food Programme (WFP) and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), over and above food assistance, and the impact of discontinuation from MPC, on food security of Syrian refugees. Methods We used a quasi-experimental fuzzy Regression Discontinuity Design (RDD). A multi-dimensional household survey collected data in three-waves, at 6-month intervals. Households were sampled from a listing of registered Syrian refugees with WFP/UNHCR Vulnerability scores +/−10 points around the eligibility cut-off for MPC. Of 17,740 households approached, 11,457 completed the survey (65%). We assessed household food insecurity using the Food Insecurity Experience Scale and Livelihood Coping Strategies Index and diet quality using Food Consumption Score (FCS), and Household Dietary Diversity Score (HDDS). We estimated the treatment effect of MPC using two-stage least squares regression controlling for demographic characteristics (age, sex, head of household education) and receipt of other cash assistance. Results Food insecurity experience in those receiving long-term MPC decreased (P < 0.05), with a concomitant 7.7 percentage point decrease in reliance on emergency coping strategies (P < 0.01). Long-term MPC recipients had a 6 point increase in FCS (P < 0.01) along with an increase in diet diversity (P < 0.05), with higher consumption of vegetables, fish, chicken, and eggs found in both short-term and long-term MPC recipients. Conclusions There was a significant improvement in food security and diet quality among households receiving long-term MPC but not among those receiving short-term MPC (except for a small increase in diet diversity) or who were discontinued. Positive impact was observed above and beyond food assistance. Stability of assistance is therefore key in achieving impact from MPC n food security in this population. Funding Sources European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations, German Federal Foreign Office, Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and UK Aid, through CAMEALEON.

scholarly journals Maternal Nutrition and Developmental Programming of Male Progeny

Animals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 2216
Author(s):  
Sarah McCoski ◽  
Amanda Bradbery ◽  
Rodrigo da Silva Marques ◽  
Christian Posbergh ◽  
Carla Sanford
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Maternal Nutrition ◽  
Developmental Programming ◽  
Reproductive Capacity ◽  
Dietary Energy ◽  
Growth Development ◽  
Female Specific ◽  
Male Specific ◽  
The Impact

Poor maternal nutrition can cause several maladaptive phenotypes in exposed offspring. While non-sex-specific and female-specific adaptations are well-documented, male-specific outcomes are still poorly understood. Of particular interest are the outcomes in bulls and rams, as developmental programming directly impacts long-term productivity of the animal as well as human food security. The following review discusses the impact of poor maternal dietary energy and protein on bull and ram developmental programming as it relates to growth, development, and reproductive capacity. The review also highlights the importance of the timing of maternal dietary insult, as early-, mid-, and late-gestational insults can all have varying effects on offspring.

Suppressed, but Not Forgotten

2011 ◽  
Vol 70 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Beat Meier ◽  
Anja König ◽  
Samuel Parak ◽  
Katharina Henke
Keyword(s):  
Memory Trace ◽  
Thought Suppression ◽  
Test Phase ◽  
Indirect Test ◽  
Final Test ◽  
Test Experiment ◽  
And Control ◽  
Cue Words ◽  
The Impact

This study investigates the impact of thought suppression over a 1-week interval. In two experiments with 80 university students each, we used the think/no-think paradigm in which participants initially learn a list of word pairs (cue-target associations). Then they were presented with some of the cue words again and should either respond with the target word or avoid thinking about it. In the final test phase, their memory for the initially learned cue-target pairs was tested. In Experiment 1, type of memory test was manipulated (i.e., direct vs. indirect). In Experiment 2, type of no-think instructions was manipulated (i.e., suppress vs. substitute). Overall, our results showed poorer memory for no-think and control items compared to think items across all experiments and conditions. Critically, however, more no-think than control items were remembered after the 1-week interval in the direct, but not in the indirect test (Experiment 1) and with thought suppression, but not thought substitution instructions (Experiment 2). We suggest that during thought suppression a brief reactivation of the learned association may lead to reconsolidation of the memory trace and hence to better retrieval of suppressed than control items in the long term.

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