Year 09: Geography - Biomes and Food Security
Food Production & Food Security
Food security, as defined by the United Nations means that ‘all people, at all times, have physical social and economic access to sufficient safe and nutritious food that meets their food preferences and dietary needs for an active and healthy life’.
Reference
Global food security issues and measures to address it. (n.d.). In Caritas Australia.
Keep reading:
- The State of Food and Agriculture 2020An infographic about farmers overcoming challenges related to water supply.
- The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2021An interactive infographic about worldwide hunger, nutrition, and food security.
- The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2021A more detailed version of the above report. A searchable PDF can also be downloaded.
Search for more:
- ANZ Newsstream This link opens in a new windowOffers unlimited access to leading Australian and New Zealand newspapers and the latest local, regional and national news. Combines the content from Fairfax Australia, Fairfax New Zealand, News Limited, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and APP newswires.
Country Profiles
Explore the agricultural department of your chosen country.
Keep reading:
- Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United NationsThe Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. Visit their website to learn more.
- FAO: Countries ShowcaseThe FAO country showcase is a space where Member Countries can highlight their agricultural systems, innovations and food products. Take a worldwide tour of local agriculture, beautiful landscapes and typical crops and food.
- FAOSTATData and statistics gathered by the FAO.
