The Scarcity Of Food Scarcity - 1029 Words

During the late 1700s, food scarcity was not an issue, for the population was not as large as today, which is over seven billion people. I would not be worrying about a food crisis or starvation unless a man like Thomas Malthus came along and spread rumors that it could happen, especially if it is in our future. Since people were first exposed to that idea during Malthus’ time, it is reasonable why people would stress about it instantly. Nobody knows when food scarcity could happen. All they know is that it is eminent with regards to Malthus’ claims that the population is growing rapidly, and food production will reach its peak. It takes just one food-crisis event to confirm to the public that Malthus’ prediction was true, and that†¦show more content†¦These are issues that need to be considered by farmers, scientists, and agricultural institutions. The Earth’s land is a precious resource, because it sustains the food we need to live. Without land , there is no place to grow food, and without food, human survival is unlikely. Taking care of the land is a lifetime job, and all involved in agriculture need to do their job to sustain the resource and spread the message to future generations. Doing so will allow the land to continue flourishing, thus maintain the food supply. An overgrowing population, food scarcity, and land maintenance are some of the problems discussed in food politics, but another issue that is relevant today is high international food prices. After the year 2000, several economic crisis took place worldwide, leading countries to close or implement higher taxes on exported food. As a result, nations secured their domestic markets, but international food prices rose shortly. To deal with the dilemma, country leaders should consult with each about ways to manage the market during financial crisis. Some countries rely on exported food to sustain their livestock and population, so an increase in food prices could force dependent nations to buy less food and sacrifice some of their livestock, or worse, their people. The reality is that people are already pushed toward sacrifice. Almost a billion people worldwide are malnourished and close to death. No one