Chapter 41 Food security and the world food situation (original) (raw)

This chapter provides a comprehensive analysis of food security and the global food situation, differentiating between food security and food sufficiency. It evaluates the post-World War II progress in food security using country-specific indicators, while assessing the world food outlook through historical and contemporary forecasting methods. Key variables influencing food production such as population growth, income levels, and agricultural practices are explored, alongside the implications of policy interventions on food supply and distribution.