Contemporary Issues - Sustainable Farming & Food Security

The word 'sustainable' means

• to be able to continue over a longer period of time

• use everything at once

• throw things into the ocean

• goes on forever

Choose the sustainable option.

• Throwing away food

• Composting food

Which SUSTAINABLE FARMING PRACTICE is shown?

• Hydroponics

• In-situ Rainwater Harvesting

• Planting in hollows

• Vertical gardens

Click the examples of SOCIAL BENEFITS of sustainable farming. (Hint: There are 3 answers here!)

• Better health and nutrition

• Community building, shared language & culture

• More jobs for people

• Better lifestyle

Click on the ECONOMIC BENEFITS of sustainable farming. (Hint: There are 3 answers here!)

• Increased exports or trade opportunities

• Increased cost of fertilizers and seeds

• More employment opportunities

• More disposable (extra) income

Click on the ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS of sustainable farming. (Hint: There are 3 answers here!)

• More job opportunities

• Improved soil and water quality

• Less fertilizer and water needed

• Improved quality of crops

Food security means access to

• any type of food

• safe, nutritious food to sustain a healthy lifestyle

• available food and the knowledge to prepare that food

• enough healthy food to sustain a safe lifestyle

Developed countries are more vulnerable to food insecurity.

• True

• False

The six main factors that negatively impact food security (challenges to food production) are

• Water scarcity; increased rainfall; threats from non-native species; competition for land; the use of land for fuel instead of food; armed conflict

• Rainfall variability; climate change; threats from non-native species; competition for land; the use of land for fuel instead of food; armed conflict

• Threats from non-native species; exporting of food; trade agreements; competition for land; the use of land for fuel instead of food; armed conflict

• Water scarcity; climate change; threats from non-native species; competition for land; the use of land for fuel instead of food; armed conflict

Water scarcity is the lack of access to enough safe, clean water to fulfill everyday needs. Water scarcity mainly effects food security because

• Competition for water can lead to shortages and when there is not adequate water, food security is put at risk.

• Water is needed for people to cook, wash and drink.

• Massive amounts of water are needed for agriculture and leisure activities.

• Prolonged periods of drought can cause soil erosion.