Factors Influencing Food Supply and Food Production

These flashcards cover key concepts related to food security, production systems, sustainable practices, and the environmental impacts of agriculture.

Food Security

The state where all people have physical, social, and economic access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food.

Food Insecurity

Conditions under which people face chronic hunger, poor nutrition, and health problems due to poverty.

Chronic Malnutrition

A prolonged deficiency in essential nutrients leading to health issues.

Overnutrition

A condition resulting from food energy intake exceeding energy use, causing excess body fat.

Industrialized Agriculture

High-input farming that uses heavy equipment, fossil fuels, and commercial fertilizers, often involving monoculture.

Traditional Agriculture

Low-input farming that relies on solar energy and human labor, often using polyculture.

Organic Agriculture

Farming that uses natural processes and substances without synthetic chemicals.

Confined Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs)

Large-scale industrial agriculture facilities that raise animals in confined spaces.

Green Revolution

A period of agricultural transformation that increased food production through industrialized farming techniques.

Soil Erosion

The removal of the top layer of soil, which can lead to loss of soil fertility and increased pollution.

Desertification

Process by which productive potential of land falls by 10% or more due to human activities.

Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

A sustainable agricultural practice that uses a combination of biological, cultural, and chemical methods to control pests.

Aquaponics

A system that combines aquaculture and hydroponics, where fish waste provides nutrients for plants.

Sustainable Agriculture

Farming practices that maintain healthy ecosystems and minimize environmental impact.

Agrobiodiversity

The variety of plants and animals used in agriculture, which is crucial for healthy ecosystems.