Picture:
This picture id of a women taking a farming course like one
offered by the International Fund for Agricultural Development or the IFDA
Read More at: http://www.naturalnews.com/035770_agriculture_poverty_hunger.html
Summary:
The UN created a worldwide investigation a few years ago to
try to come up with ideas to prevent world hunger, because of the world’s increase
in population. The investigation involved experts and a lot of time to complete.
The investigations reporter, Oliver De Schutter, explains: "We won't solve
hunger and stop climate change with industrial farming on large plantations.
The solution lies in supporting small-scale farmers [and to] contribute to
rural development. Each region must be able to feed itself." The UN report
also stated that locking farmers into GMO seed contracts was certain to destroy
most farmers. Dr. Vandana Shiva, a farming activist who lives in India
explains: "Seeds controlled by
Monsanto, agribusiness trade controlled by Cargill, processing controlled by
Pepsi and Phillip Morris, retail controlled by Wal-Mart - is a recipe for food
dictatorship. We must occupy the food system to create food democracy." The
International Fund for Agricultural Development or the IFAD has created
training programs for small rustic farmers. This will help the small farmers understand
some of the better basic natural farming techniques. This way they will not
need to use GMOs excessive chemicals. This also ensures fresher, healthier food
for consumers. The farmers can also enjoy higher profits within regional direct
marketing networks. Here in the U.S, buying from local farmers and farmers markets
as often as possible will help the IFAD and help world hunger.
Reaction:
I really did not know about the study the UN did, I wish it
had more media attention. I think that it is really important for the entire
world to know this information and to become involved. Hunger is not just an
issue here in the U.S.A but everywhere in the world. People throughout the
world should become more interested in it. I know my mom and I try to shop at
farmers markets whenever we can and love to go to Lancaster on weekends and buy
fruits and vegetable from local farmers. It is nice to hear that I am making a
small difference without even realizing it.
Follow up questions:
1.)
Was it a good idea for the UN to create and
carry out the investigation? Why or why not?
2.)
Should the UN do another investigation in a
couple of years to see what changes have been made and if anything improved?
3.)
Should the IFDA create for farming courses here
in the U.S.A or should learning how to harm without GMOs and chemicals our responsibility,
since we have access to newer technology?
