How diversified food production can combat global food insecurity | DW News

[@josephtein3835]

Brazil is suffering from this devastating drought while at the same time driving climate change with relentless, suicidal clearing of the Amazon jungle.

[@urkiddingme6254]

Five minutes on the disaster and less than three minutes on a remedy? Let's focus people.

[@greenwave819]

it is not real

[@lubobir]

Sure, spend money on irrigation for growing thirsty corn and complain instead of having an agroforestry system that stores water, grows a variety of food, feeds cattle and doesn't need irrigation. Good job cutting the rainforest, Brazil!

[@Kiwi-Ahh-Nah]

And how much forest did other countries clear when building their economies?

[@josephtein3835]

@@Kiwi-Ahh-Nah True, but that was many years and centuries ago. Now when anybody clears forests on a massive scale, "building the economy" is the same as suicide for the whole world where we're all connected. What one country does does not have effects only inside that country.

[@luislopes806]

Respectful Greetings! To: DW News. Diversified Agricultural Production refers to the practice of cultivating a variety of crops and raising different types of livestock on a single farm. Rather than focusing on a single crop or type of livestock, diversified farming aims to produce a range of agricultural products. Benefits of Diversified Agricultural Production: Risk Management: Reduces the risk of total crop failure or loss due to pests, diseases, or market fluctuations. Soil Health: Improves soil fertility and structure through crop rotation and diversity. Sustainable Practices: Promotes sustainable farming practices by reducing dependency on chemical inputs. Economic Stability: Provides a steady income stream by tapping into multiple market segments. Biodiversity: Enhances biodiversity on the farm, which can lead to more resilient ecosystems. Examples of Diversified Agricultural Practices: Mixed Cropping: Growing two or more crops together on the same piece of land. Agroforestry: Combining agriculture and forestry by integrating trees and shrubs into crop and livestock systems. Polyculture: Cultivating multiple crop species in the same space to mimic natural ecosystems. Integrated Farming: Combining crop cultivation with animal husbandry. This approach not only optimizes the use of resources but also contributes to the long-term sustainability of agriculture. Diversifying food production is essential in the fight against global food insecurity. Here are some key ways it can make a significant impact: 1. Resilience to Climate Change By cultivating a variety of crops, farmers can better withstand extreme weather conditions. Different crops have varying levels of resistance to drought, floods, and pests, making the entire agricultural system more resilient. 2. Soil Health Improvement Diverse cropping systems improve soil health by preventing nutrient depletion and reducing the risk of soil erosion. Practices like crop rotation and intercropping can enhance soil fertility and structure, leading to better yields in the long term. 3. Nutritional Benefits Diverse diets are crucial for human health. By producing a variety of crops, communities can access a more balanced and nutritious diet, reducing malnutrition and associated health problems. 4. Economic Stability Diversification reduces the risk of total crop failure. If one crop fails due to disease or adverse weather, farmers can rely on other crops for income. This economic stability is vital for smallholder farmers in developing regions. 5. Biodiversity Conservation Diversified farming supports biodiversity by creating habitats for different species of plants, animals, and insects. This ecological balance is essential for sustainable agriculture and the overall health of the environment. 6. Market Opportunities Farmers who grow a variety of crops can tap into different markets and consumer preferences. This can lead to increased income and reduced dependence on a single crop, which might be vulnerable to price fluctuations and market demand changes. Implementing diversified food production requires supportive policies, access to resources, and knowledge sharing among farmers. By promoting and adopting these practices, we can move towards a more secure and sustainable food system for everyone. Courteously! Luis Van-Dunem

[@SabineWald_NowHere]

The EU should be ordering its member countries when or how to produce their crop. Leave crop to its origin countries and stop importing rubbish from the US and China. Be your own boss, Europe. Germany sold itself to the States and is struggling since.

[@martytube821]

Plenty of these "climate" policies are making food production harder so less food is produced adding to the problem!

[@PA-hi9wj]

Every country should build their own seed vault as a backup just in case.

[@lubobir]

Unfortunately, it's not that simple. Cimate change doesn't only mean warmer weather but also a lot of extreme weather such as prolonged draughts, floods, heat and cold waves.

[@PA-hi9wj]

@lubobir We know that but any country can build a seed vault, or contribute seeds to an existing seed vault.

[@patrickgz]

traditionally these seed vault stored local varieties, not gmo and foreign seeds. problem with gmo is shelf life. problem with foreign seed is that it might not be compatible with local climate, earth and all

[@jerrygudknecht6066]

No, climate histeria and the EU's treatment of farmers is the greatest threat to food security.

[@greenwave819]

why are we lying about this year being the hottest??? far from the truth, we are 100% heading to a glowball cooling

[@josephtein3835]

@@greenwave819 It's always good to hear from a knowledgeable, educated person who knows their facts and writes intelligently. What is "glowball" cooling, by the way?

[@user-h89kg9ghlldguhvt]

Climate has been changing forever. Everything changes.

[@lubobir]

Borders have always been changing and people have been killed. War is something we shouldn't be worried about because it's normal and we should embrace it.

[@Deadbeat-k1l]

Pop goes the weasel fanny boy

[@OldScientist]

​@lubobir Between 1961 and 2021 global cereal production increased 250% and cereal yield increased over 200%. Land used for cereal hardly increased (Data from World Bank, FAO/UN). This is the only time in human history that you are more likely to be overfed rather than underfed. We should be thankful we were borne into an age of such abundance. A US DoE study (Taylor & Schlenker, 2021) estimated that a 1 ppm increase in CO2 led to an increase of 0.4%, 0.6% and 1% in yield for corn, soybeans and wheat, respectively, and that CO2 increase was the main driver of the 500% yield growth in corn since 1940. Global tomato production has set a record each year for the past 10 years. Banana production has doubled in 20 years. All 10 of the largest sugar crops in global history occurred during the past 10 years. All 10 of the 10 largest rice crop years occurred during the past 10 years (UNFAO). 2023 was another record cereal crop. Increases in cereal production since 1961: Africa +384%, Asia +348%, Australia +458%, Europe +110%, North America +184%, South America +547%. Percentage increase in production in all regions also exceeded the percentage increase in population. Global and regional food security is improving. 2024-2025 will see another record high production of wheat, soybeans and rice. Compared with a decade ago, the world will harvest in 2024-25 about 10% more wheat, about 15% more corn, nearly 30% more soybeans, and about 10% more rice. Global food supply (kcal per capita per day) has increased from 2181kcal in 1961 to a record 2959kcal in 2021.

[@Deadbeat-k1l]

@@OldScientist Because of chemicals and genetic mutations etc. Climate change will destroy all of that.

[@lubobir]

@@OldScientist yeah but CO2 alone isn't sufficient for such acievements that also require a lot of water and nutrients. Meanwhile, humanity has been depleting soils from life and nutrients by plowing for 10,000 years. Many civilizations have failed because of destrying their enrivonment so I'm a regenerative farmer and I practice agroforestry.

[@diamondseeds2107]

Starving cattle where the amazon rainforest used to be. Sure, grow some more crops, if you think that's the answer

[@sustainablelivingnl773]

Stop raising cattle. Grow the corn for food. That would make more sense.

[@rehamanshaik8155]

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[@gumby7919]

Warmer weather is good for Europe. Europe is very cold

[@lubobir]

Unfortunately, it's not that simple. Cimate change doesn't only mean warmer weather but also a lot of extreme weather such as prolonged draughts, floods, heat and cold waves.

[@diamondseeds2107]

It's extreme weather bouncing duckie

[@dustintacohands1107]

To irrigate for 2 weeks on one square mile of corn with a diesel generator it costs 10,000 dollars just to water. This is a rough estimate from memory.

[@paulgifis1908]

Just eat more chicken those cows are skin and bones

[@cynthiatheresasuzara2247]

Go plant based! Who needs the cows? If you think the cows are emaciated, you should take into consideration the millions of people who lives in countries affected by the droughts caused by climate changes ! Plant foods for the people! Not for animal feeds!

[@rehamanshaik8155]

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