Food security is of particular concern in areas of rural poverty. - TopicsExpress



          

Food security is of particular concern in areas of rural poverty. By fostering agricultural methods that improve not only the soil’s natural fertility but also its ability to withstand natural calamities such as drought (Altieri, 1999; Drinkwater, Wagoner, and Sarrantonio, 1998) and more efficiently use nutrients (Mäder et al., 2002), the likelihood of food shortages can be reduced. Setboonsarng (2006) notes several studies showing farmers that meet organic standards enjoy a number of advantages. For example, lower production costs can improve farm viability while diversification reduces the likelihood of catastrophic crop failure, and ecological management of local resources further contributes to local food security.
Posted on: Mon, 17 Nov 2014 05:11:53 +0000

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