scholarly journals JACKFRUIT - FUTURE FOOD SECURITY: A CASE STUDY OF AYUR JACK FARM OF THRISSUR, KERALA

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 787-790
Author(s):  
Sreeni K.R ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Food Availability ◽  
Rainy Season ◽  
Food Production ◽  
Food Access ◽  
Food System ◽  
Staple Food ◽  
Research Attention ◽  
Artocarpus Heterophyllus ◽  
Food Stability

In the backdrop of climate change, jack fruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) plays an important role in ensuring food security. The fruit belongs to the Moraceae family and the largest edible fruit in the world. Its a large ungainly fruit grown across India especially in every part of Kerala and by 2018 Government of Kerala designated Jackfruit as the state fruit. During rainy season jackfruit is a staple food for many communities especially in hilly areas where they can use as supplement food with rice to meet nutrition security especially in tribal areas. Its far more nutritious than mangoes, oranges and other tropical fruits and having all the common starch. Its community food and commonly used by different communities in India, specially communities in hilly areas during rainy season from June –November. The four dimensions of food security, (i.e., Food Availability+ Food Access+ Food Utility + Food Stability) also cope with Environmental influence (Food Consumption +Food Production +Food Distribution). It moves beyond the concept of food supply to provide a comprehensive package for individuals to reach a state of nutritional well-being in which all physiological needs are met. Jack fruit is commercially viable for farmers as an average farmer get 50 kg from each tree and earn Rs 3000 apart from wood for fuel and leaves for domestic animals. It ensures food security in terms of (Food Availability=10,000Kg/Acre Food Access (Appropriate foods for a nutritious diet) =95 kcal Food Utility=40,000 Families/Acre i.e. 4member/Kg and Food Stability= 6 months).A community food system is a food system in which food production, processing, distribution and consumption are integrated to enhance the environmental, economic, social and nutritional health of a particular place (Garrett and Feenstra, 1999) i.e. realizing a food secure community. A food secure community is a place where all community residents obtain a safe, culturally appropriate, nutritionally sound diet through an economically, socially and environmentally sustainable food system that promotes community self-reliance and social justice (Hamm & Bellows, 2002). There are many communities whose staple food is jackfruit. The Kaani tribal community, Kanyakumari forests, of the Western Ghats, were a nomadic tribe solely dependent on Jack fruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus), and is a major staple food apart from tapioca. Despite its versatility as a tree species for general afforestation and for agroforestry programs research attention should be given on to involve jack fruit trees under system which are yet to be evolved.

scholarly journals Determinant of Food Security Within the COVID-19 Epidemic Circumstances- A Special Case of Chinese Agriculture Food Production and Distribution Industries

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Apurbo Sarkar ◽  
Anamika Kor Peau ◽  
Asif Abdullah Al ◽  
Lu Qian ◽  
Jiban Chandro Das
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Food Security ◽  
Food Availability ◽  
Food Production ◽  
Food Access ◽  
Shaanxi Province ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Effective Utilization ◽  
Production And Distribution ◽  
Agricultural Food

Abstract PurposeSince the outbreak of the COVID-19 epidemic rises, it poses a catastrophic effect for the society and its development globally. These pandemic situations put global inhabitants under tremendous pressure to maintain a sufficient supply of nutrition and desirable food security. Agricultural food production and distribution industries may play a vital role in determining the current conditions of any countries food security and sustainable development goals. Design/methodology/approachSince an increasing number of people had been suffering from hunger and malnutrition before even the infection strikes, it could create more dangerous circumstances by creating a global food crisis if the immediate measure is not taken. This paper examines the determinants of food security within three distinct aspects (effective utilization of food, food availability, and food access) within the COVID-19 epidemic situation. For developing and validating the model, the empirical data was collected from the agricultural food supply industry in China (Shaanxi Province). Whereas, the core analytical assumption has made by employing the exploratory factor analysis (EFA), confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), and structural equation modelling (SEM).FindingsAfter analyzing the data collected from 67 agricultural food productions and distribution personnel along with the hypothesis testing, it has found that determinants of the effective utilization if food aspects are positively related to the determinants of food availability and food access aspects, and the determinants of food availability are positively related to the food access determinants. OriginalityThis research will be helpful to the government and industry in developing policies and strategies for the successful implementation of all the associated determinants of food security in terms of the epidemic situation.

scholarly journals Integrating Agricultural Diversification in China’s Major Policies for Sustainable and Resilient Crop Production

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas Wanger ◽  
Xueqing He ◽  
Wolfgang Weisser ◽  
Yi Zou ◽  
Shenggen Fan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Food Security ◽  
Food Production ◽  
Role Model ◽  
Food System ◽  
Central Government ◽  
Scientific Progress ◽  
Agricultural Diversification ◽  
Small Fields ◽  
Production Areas

Abstract Agricultural diversification of intensified farming systems is being proposed as a solution for achieving both food security and agricultural sustainability, but so far there has been little implementation of such policy at a larger scale. In China, major policies promote the “High-standard farmland consolidation” (HSFC) strategy to improve productivity and reduce environmental degradation in the world’s largest food production areas by simplifying instead of diversifying landscapes on large instead of small fields. As China’s Central government is asking for scientific innovations to improve its sustainable development strategy, we argue that China can become a role model to integrate agricultural diversification in its major policies, if HSFC builds on five decades of diversification research to achieve the national food security and sustainable development goals. We use text mining to analyze the past 17 years of China’s most important agricultural policy, the No. 1 Central Documents (1CD) policy and show that agricultural diversification at the field and supply chain level has received limited attention. Based on global synthesis studies covering five decades of research, we provide practical recommendations of how to integrate agricultural diversification in the China’s major policies from the national (the National 5-Year Plan and 1CD) to the provincial level. We use the major agricultural commodities rice, tea, wheat, and rapeseed in Zhejiang province as a case study to discuss how diversification can help to reach China’s sustainable agriculture targets. Diversification of China’s major food production areas on small fields could be an important example globally of how scientific progress informs policy and facilitates the food system transition.

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.

scholarly journals [Legal Issues in Food Securities Analysis from The Perspective of Tasawur Islam] Isu Perundangan Dalam Sekuriti Makanan Analisis Dari Perspektif Tasawur Islam

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 ◽  
pp. 120-130
Author(s):  
Nurul Suhada Ismail
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Food Production ◽  
Food Access ◽  
Legal Issues ◽  
Food And Agriculture ◽  
Economic Progress ◽  
Food And Agriculture Organization ◽  
The World ◽  
Quality Of Food

The explosion of technology allows more manufacture food and variety in the market. However, the massive quantity of food is not essential measure of economic progress because the quality of food is more important when producing food. In realizing food quality along with food quantities, various legal issues related to food security have been arisen. Thus, this paper will be examine the legal issues related to food security from the Islamic perspective worldview. Using a study of documents released by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and content analysis, there are several legislative issues that have been found regarding food security. Such issues include aspects of food production, exploitation of natural resources, trade, and rights to the food. The apparent impact of these issues has undermined food security and food access, thus prompting food security in various parts of the world. Through an analysis of Islamic worldview, this paper presents the preservation of habluminallah and habluminannas relationships as a basis for addressing the issues discussed. Ledakan teknologi membolehkan bahan makanan dihasilkan dengan lebih banyak dan pelbagai di pasaran. Namun demikian, kuantiti makanan yang banyak bukan ukuran kemajuan ekonomi yang hakiki kerana kualiti makanan lebih utama untuk diambil kira dalam menghasilkan makanan. Dalam merealisasikan kualiti seiring dengan kuantiti makanan, pelbagai isu perundangan berkaitan sekuriti makanan telah timbul. Menyedari perkara berkenaan, makalah ini akan meneliti isu perundangan yang berkaitan sekuriti makanan daripada perspektif tasawur Islam. Dengan menggunakan kajian ke atas dokumen yang dikeluarkan oleh Organisasi Makanan dan Pertanian (Food and Agriculture Organization) (FAO) dan analisis kandungan, terdapat beberapa isu perundangan berkaitan sekuriti makanan yang ditemui. Isu tersebut merangkumi aspek pengeluaran makanan, eksploitasi sumber alam, perdagangan, serta hak terhadap makanan. Kesan ketara isu-isu tersebut telah menjejaskan jaminan keselamatan makanan dan akses makanan sekali gus menggugah sekuriti makanan di pelbagai bahagian dunia. Melalui analisis daripada tasawur Islam, makalah ini mengemukakan pemeliharaan hubungan habluminallah dan habluminannas sebagai asas mengatasi isu-isu yang dibincangkan.

The life cycle of alternative agricultural research

1995 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Molly D. Anderson
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Food Production ◽  
Food System ◽  
Agricultural Research ◽  
Social Effects ◽  
Agricultural Systems ◽  
Agricultural Technologies ◽  
Research Attention ◽  
Human Needs ◽  
The Social

AbstractThe acceptance and utility of alternative agricultural research can be enhanced by better incorporating social sciences and issues and by broadening its scope to the entire food system rather than focusing only on food production. Researchers have made strong contributions in developing and evaluating alternative agricultural technologies, but research attention also is needed to articulate strategies for synthesizing those technologies into coherent strategies, to examine the social effects of different scenarios, and to create better decisionmaking processes for ensuring broad-based knowledgeable participation in the choices among alternative strategies. Research that addresses human needs beyond food and fiber will help build truly alternative and desirable agricultural systems.

scholarly journals Análisis de indicadores de disponibilidad y accesibilidad alimentaria en el municipio de Xalapa

UVserva ◽  
2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luis Felipe Godínez García ◽  
Lol Ki Itzel López Galindo ◽  
María Magdalena Álvarez Ramírez
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Food Production ◽  
Food Access ◽  
The Other ◽  
Social Programs ◽  
Nutritional Security ◽  
Active Population ◽  
Para Determinar ◽  
Food And Nutritional Security ◽  
Access To Food

Para determinar la situación de Seguridad Alimentaria y Nutricional del municipio de Xalapa, Veracruz, se analizaron los pilares de la disponibilidad y accesibilidad a los alimentos; los indicadores incluidos fueron: producción de alimentos básicos, programas sociales, pobreza y carencias, desempleo, población económicamente activa e ingreso. De los 22 indicadores analizados, 13 presentan datos que indican una tendencia hacia la inseguridad alimentaria, mientras que 7 muestran valores de seguridad alimentaria. La producción de alimentos mostró una disminución, mientras que en los programas sociales se muestran como fortaleza, los indicadores de pobreza y desempleo muestran tendencia al aumento, al igual que la carencia por acceso a la alimentación. Al considerar que con uno de los cuatro pilares no se encuentre al 100% se considera un estado de inseguridad, es necesario examinar los indicadores de la SAN como un referente para establecer un diagnóstico por municipio.Palabras clave: seguridad alimentaria; municipio; indicador; pobreza; desnutrición AbstractThe Food and Nutritional Security: Food availability and Food access were analyzed to determine the situation of the municipality of Xalapa, Veracruz. The indicators worked were basic food production, social programs, poverty and shortages, unemployment, economically active population, income. The food production shows a decrease, while in social programs a strength is shown, poverty and unemployment indicators show a tendency to increase, as well as the lack of access to food. In total of the 22 indicators analyzed, 13 present data indicating a trend towards food insecurity, while 7 show food safety values. It is necessary to analyze the indicators of the other pillars of the SAN to establish a better diagnosis of the municipality.Keywords: Food Security; Municipality; Indicator; Poverty; Malnutrition

scholarly journals Evaluation of the determinants of food security within the COVID-19 pandemic circumstances- a particular case of Shaanxi, China

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Apurbo Sarkar ◽  
Wang Hongyu ◽  
Abdul Azim Jony ◽  
Jiban Chandro Das ◽  
Waqar Hussain Memon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Food Security ◽  
Food Availability ◽  
Food Access ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Shaanxi Province ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Effective Utilization ◽  
Agricultural Food

Abstract Background Agricultural food production and distribution industries may play a vital role in determining the current conditions of any country’s food security and sustainable development goals. This paper examined the determinants of food security within three distinct aspects (effective utilization of food, food availability, and food access) within the COVID-19 epidemic situation. Methods The qualitative set-up of the study comprised with the identification of drivers by critical analysis of published papers and discussion held with some practitioners. The quantitative data used in this research were collected from a survey covering the agricultural food supply industry in China (Shaanxi Province). The survey was conducted from November to December 2020 and we mainly focus on three aspects of food security (effective utilization of food, food availability, and food access). The core analytical assumptions were made by employing exploratory factor analysis (EFA), confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), and structural equation modeling (SEM). Results After analyzing the data collected from 257 agricultural food productions and distribution personnel along with the hypothesis testing, it found that the determinants of the effective utilization of food were positively related to the determinants of food access (β = 0.291, p = 0.029) and food availability (β = 0.298, p = 0.011), and the determinants of food availability were positively related to the food access determinants (β = 0.128, p = 0.002). The association and variance values between food availability and food access were 0.659 and 0.407; the association and variance values between for effective utilization of food and food availability aspects were 0.465 and 0.298, and between effective utilization of food and economy were 0.508 and 0.475. Conclusion The study critically evaluated the interconnection among the crucial determinants within the banner of three dimensions, which will act as a major contribution to existing literature. This research will help the government and industry to develop policies and strategies for the successful implementation of all the associated determinants of food security in terms of the epidemic situation.

scholarly journals Experiences and Lessons from Agri-Food System Transformation for Sustainable Food Security: A Review of China’s Practices

Foods ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 137
Author(s):  
Yujia Lu ◽  
Yongxun Zhang ◽  
Yu Hong ◽  
Lulu He ◽  
Yangfen Chen
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Food Production ◽  
Food System ◽  
Security Studies ◽  
System Transformation ◽  
Sustainable Food ◽  
Healthy Diets ◽  
Emerging Issues ◽  
Production Technologies ◽  
Food Reserves

Food system transformation has been a widely discussed topic in international society over time. For the last few decades, China has made remarkable achievements in food production and has contributed greatly to the reduction in global hunger and poverty. Examining experiences and lessons from China’s food security practices over the years is helpful to promote a national food system transformation for China, as well as other developing countries. This study systematically reviews the literature on Chinese food security studies, with the aim of assessing China’s food security achievements and examining the remaining and emerging issues in the pursuit of food system transformation. The results show that China has continuously promoted food system transformation in land consolidation, agri-food production technologies, management and organization modes, food reserves, trade governance, and food consumption. These transformations ensure not only food availability, timeliness, and nutrition, but also in terms of the ecological, social, and economic sustainability, feasibility, and justice of food security. However, China is also confronting new challenges in food security, for example, malnutrition, environmental unsustainability, and reductions in diversified agri-food. In the future, China is expected to be committed to promoting healthy diets, sustainable agricultural production, climate change mitigation, and the reduction of food waste and loss to enhance its agri-food system’s resilience.

scholarly journals ANALISIS STRATEGI PENGUATAN KETAHANAN PANGAN BERAS DI KABUPATEN OGAN KOMERING ULU

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 97
Author(s):  
Ema Pusvita ◽  
Sriati Sriati ◽  
Dessy Adriani
Keyword(s):  
Time Series ◽  
Food Security ◽  
Food Availability ◽  
Food Access ◽  
Time Series Data ◽  
Food Prices ◽  
Series Data ◽  
Food Reserves ◽  
Access To Food ◽  
Improve Food Security

<p align="center"> </p><p><em>Analysis of strengthen strategies of food rice security in Ogan Komering Ulu Regency is a</em><em> bundle</em><em> strategy to improve food security in dimensions of availability, stability and food access. This research </em><em>was </em><em>historical research.It use</em><em>d</em><em> time series data, during 26 years period. Technique in collecting data used questionnaires. Data analysis use</em><em>d</em><em> multiple regression analysis and SWOT matrix. Data presents in tables andpicture, as well as narration to interpret the data.The results of research showes that food security conditions in OKU regency still can meet the needs of rice. Adequacy of food availability, stability and access to food in OKU regency has a surplus of rice along 26 years period. This also shows that OKU regency is able to meet the needs of food rice. The factors that affect food security are (1) the availability of food with a variable land area, production and productivity, (2) stability with variable food consumption, food availability and food access, and (3) access to food that is variable income, the price of rice, the price of corn.Strategies undertaken to improve food security are doing expansion field and farming intensification, applying a single policy basic price of grain, local government policy to apply the regulation about land use, developing of farming with institutional concept, diversifying crops, reducing consumption rice, stabilizing food prices, and improving food reserves. It can be concluded thatstrategy of strengthening food security can be improved by implementing capabilities, minimizing shortage, maximizing opportunities, and overcoming the threats. This study suggest that government should follow the concept of food securitydevelopment and implement the strategy.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p align="center">ABSTRAK</p><p align="center"> </p><p>Analisis strategi penguatan ketahanan pangan beras di Kabupaten Ogan Komering Ulu adalah suatu strategi yang berfungsi untuk meningkatkan ketahanan pangan dengan dimensi ketersediaan, stabilitas dan akses pangan. Penelitian ini adalah penelitian bersifat <em>historical</em> (sejarah), menggunakan data runtun waktu (<em>time series</em>) yaitu selama kurun waktu 26 tahun. Teknik mengumpulan data menggunakan panduan kuisioner. Untuk analisis data menggunakan analisis regresi berganda dan matrik SWOT. Data disajikan dalam bentuk tabel dan gambar serta narasi untuk menginterpretasikan data tersebut. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa kondisi ketahanan pangan di Kabupaten OKU masih dapat memenuhi kebutuhan beras masyarakatnya. Kecukupan ketersediaan pangan, stabilitas dan akses pangan yang ada di wilayah Kabupaten OKU mengalami surplus beras selama kurun waktu 26 tahun. Hal ini juga menunjukan bahwa Kabupaten OKU mampu mencukupi kebutuhan pangan beras masyarakatnya. Faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi ketahanan pangan yaitu (1) ketersediaan pangan dengan variable luas lahan, produksi dan produktifitas, (2) stabilitas pangan dengan variable konsumsi, ketersediaan pangan dan akses pangan, serta (3) akses pangan variable yaitu pendapatan, harga beras, harga jagung. Strategi yang dilakukan untuk meningkatkan ketahanan pangan di Kabupaten OKU yaitu melakukan areal ekstensifikasi dan intensifikasi usahatani, menerapkan kebijakan tunggal harga dasar gabah, kebijakan pemerintah daerah untuk mengeluarkan peraturan tentang alihfungsi lahan, pengembangan usahatani dengan konsep kelembagaan, melakukan diversifikasi tanaman pangan, menurunkan tingkat konsumsi beras, menjaga stabilitas harga pangan, serta penguatkan cadangan pangan. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa strategi penguatan ketahanan pangan dapat ditingkatkan dengan menerapkan kemampuan, meminimalkan kekurangan, memaksimalkan peluang yang ada serta mengatasi ancaman yang menantang. Saran penelitian ini hendaknya pemerintah menindaklanjuti konsep pengembangan ketahanan pangan serta mengimplementasikan strategi tersebut.</p>

scholarly journals KETAHANAN PANGAN DI KOTA PAGARALAM, PROVINSI SUMATERA SELATAN TAHUN 2001—2010

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 57
Author(s):  
Frema Apdita ◽  
Yayuk Farida Baliwati
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Food Security ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Water Resources Management ◽  
Food Availability ◽  
Dietary Pattern ◽  
Food Production ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Population Data ◽  
Resources Management

<p>ABSTRACT</p><p>This study aim to analyze the food resouces in Pagaralam District, South Sumatera Province in 2001—2010. The study design was retrospective with secondary data analysis covering policies, budgeting, food production, exports, imports and number of population. Data processing included analysis for production, exports, imports, food availability and food suffiency by trend, line, ratio availability and ratio of imports. Food availability policy and food availability budgeting were analyzed using content analysis. The results indicate increasing of production on some commodities but supply doesn’t fulfill the demand. Food availability increases and energy adequacy has already reached the Minimum Services Standard (90%), but not for intake protein. Desirable Dietary Pattern (DDP) score is still below 90. The food availability policy and budget do not support the General Policy for Food Security 2006—2010 and still focused on water resources management.</p><p>Key words: energy and protein adequacy, food availability</p><p>ABSTRAK</p><p>Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis sumberdaya pangan di Kota Pagaralam Provinsi Sumatera Selatan tahun 2001—2010. Data sekunder terdiri dari kebijakan anggaran, produksi pangan, ekspor dan impor pangan serta jumlah penduduk. Desain penelitian ini adalah retrospektif menggunakan data sekunder. Pengolahan data dimulai dengan menganalisis produksi, ekspor dan impor, ketersediaan pangan dan kecukupan pangan menggunakan analisis tren, analisis garis, analisis rasio ketersediaan dan analisis rasio impor. Kebijakan dan anggaran ketersediaan pangan dianalisis menggunakan analisis isi. Peningkatan produksi beberapa komoditi namun produksi belum mencukupi kebutuhan. Ketersediaan pangan mengalami peningkatan dan kecukupan energi sudah mencapai SPM (90%), akan tetapi kecukupan protein masih defisit. Skor PPH masih di bawah 90. Kebijakan dan anggaran belum sepenuhnya sesuai dengan Kebijakan Umum Ketahanan Pangan (KUKP) 2006—2010 dan masih terfokus pada sektor pengelolaan sumberdaya air.</p><p>Kata kunci: kecukupan energi dan protein, ketersediaan pangan</p>

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