Food: Food Supply & Food Insecurity 🌾 GCSE Geography Learning & Revision

In this episode, we discuss food supply and security.Food security, defined as having a food surplus, is influenced by several interconnected factors. Climate issues like droughts and floods, particularly in regions like the DRC and Chad, hinder food production and import capabilities. Poverty exacerbates food insecurity by reducing individuals' ability to work and afford essential farming inputs. Furthermore, water stress, caused by pollution or drought, and pests and diseases impacting crops and livestock significantly diminish food availability. Conversely, technology, including pesticides, genetic modification, and automation, can enhance crop yields and food production efficiency. Finally, conflict disrupts supply chains and infrastructure, leading to starvation and famine.Don't miss out on subscribing for more educational content tailored to help you succeed in your exams. Perfect for AQA, OCR, Edexcel, CIE and WJEC exam boards.⁠Click here to see all of our GCSE Geography content!