4 ways to solve the problem of hunger in the world

Unfortunately, not all inhabitants of our planet can afford three meals a day. Many do not have access to staple foods, constantly starving and being on the verge of life and death. How can you fix this problem on a global scale?

Terrifying statistics

According to the UN, world hunger has become one of the most acute problems of modern mankind. According to studies, of the more than 7 billion inhabitants of the planet, almost 870 million suffer from chronic malnutrition, and this is every eighth. Most of the hungry live in countries with poorly developed economies.

The situation on the African continent is especially bad. According to the UN estimates, more than 250 million people in the central and southern part of the continent are starving or malnourished - about a quarter of the local population.

Strangely enough, this problem also concerns relatively prosperous countries. Over the past decade, the number of undernourished people has increased by about 4 million people.

Despite small progress in the fight against world hunger, this global problem has affected every state. Its solution is extremely important not only for the poor people, it is also an additional motivation for farmers, before which opens a phenomenal opportunity to earn big money.

How can we overcome the world hunger? There are four most appropriate solutions to this problem.

Introduction of biotechnologies

For several decades, there have been heated debates around the world about the use of genetic modification in agriculture. Despite all the objections from various religious and public organizations, this can be a real rescue from hunger. For example, changing the gene structure of the main food crops - rice, maize, potatoes, cassava - allows them to become more resistant to diseases, increase their productivity and improve nutritional properties.

In addition, through the "vaccination of crops", it is possible to avoid crop losses from insects or diseases. For example, Cornell University, using biotechnology, was able to grow twice as fast as cassava, which turned out to be much more nutritious than the original one.

Of course, there are certain risks associated with the use of gene plant modifications. However, in this case, the goal fully justifies the means. If there is an opportunity to feed the entire population of the planet with biotechnology, it must be used.

The choice between farming and industrial agriculture

To date, there are two types of food systems - industrial agriculture and small (peasant). According to the research organization ETC Group, the first species uses for its own purposes more than 70% of agricultural land and resources. But with this, less than a third of the world's food is produced. At the same time, peasant farms, using only 30% of the resources, produce the rest of the food.

This paradox is quite easy to explain. Indeed, with large areas of inoculation with one crop, the yield will be much greater than in small areas. However, small farmers benefit from the diversification of crops, the parallel breeding of livestock and gardening. They can produce more food, while reducing the consumption of resources and saving on transport costs. This not only helps to combat the world hunger more effectively, but also prevents climate change in the region, and also maintains great biological diversity. And most importantly, such effective methods can also be successfully used in large agricultural enterprises.

Training of farmers in effective farming practices

Unfortunately, many farmers simply do not know the new effective methods of growing crops. If we carry out explanatory work with them, for example, about new methods of planting rice, introducing various fertilizers or using new types of seeds, their productivity can significantly increase.

A very simple way to help farmers is using the Indian organization Digital Green. She puts all the useful information in the form of videos on YouTube. Such help allows farmers to increase the production of food products, while not only increasing their fortunes, but also improving the local economy.

Urban Agriculture

The level of world urbanization is growing steadily. He has already reached the mark of 25%. At the same time, most of the food comes from farmlands located beyond the city limits, which makes them more expensive.

In fact, food can be grown in megacities. For these purposes roofs of houses, gardens and parks are suitable. It sounds a bit idealistic, but it's actually quite real.