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Food production & availability--essential prerequisites for sustainable food security
1M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF), Chennai, India.
The Indian Journal of Medical Research
|October 19, 2013
Summary
Achieving sustainable food and nutrition security requires integrating ecological considerations into food production. This approach ensures high productivity while minimizing environmental harm, paving the way for an evergreen revolution.
Area of Science:
- Agricultural Science
- Nutrition Science
- Environmental Science
Background:
- Food and nutrition security are critical global challenges.
- Malnutrition requires sustainable, food-based solutions.
- Food production is fundamental to food security and availability.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore methods for enhancing food production productivity.
- To ensure food availability without causing ecological damage.
- To promote sustainable food and nutrition security through ecological integration.
Main Methods:
- Reviewing ecological considerations in technology development.
- Analyzing strategies for mainstreaming sustainable practices.
- Examining the role of public policy in agricultural advancements.
Main Results:
- Integrating ecological principles boosts productivity sustainably.
- Technological advancements can achieve high yields with minimal harm.
- Policy support is vital for widespread adoption of sustainable agriculture.
Conclusions:
- An 'evergreen revolution' is achievable through ecological mainstreaming.
- Sustainable food and nutrition security depends on ecological integration and policy support.
- Economically and socially sustainable solutions to malnutrition are feasible.
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