Environmental technology and Food security

Environmental technology and Food security Overview

Over the last decade, series of global events have stirred up the need to reconsider our food production methods and build sustainable food systems. Population, demand for food and depletion of environmental resources have increased simultaneously, making it imperative to adopt farming strategies that would increase yields to significant levels with less carbon footprint. The overall goal is to achieve food security within a sustainable system whereby everyone has equal access to safe, nutritious and affordable food in sufficient quantities. First the COVID-19 pandemic and its disruption of global food supply chains, and more recently, the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine have forced a hike in the prices of agrochemicals and consequently food items. In addition, companies are shutting down due to their inability to meet energy needs. This is mainly because Russia and Ukraine are heavyweights in global agriculture. The impact of the pandemic and war on food prices and availability indicates the need to re-strategize and leverage technology for alternative and environmentally safe solutions amidst drawbacks.
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Extended supply chains which include transportation from regions of surplus to regions of deficit have negative environmental effects. However, a sustainable approach to food production and distribution may include leveraging on domestic and regional comparative advantage to produce more foods locally rather than having to depend on imports. Other innovative approaches may be adopted by leveraging on eco-friendly technologies that rely on organic resources. Environmental technology applies different environmental science tools and devices to effectively protect the environment by reducing the impact of human activities in the field of agriculture and other industries. In achieving food security, environmental technology may be deployed in the form of bioremediation, solid waste management, sewage treatment and deployment of renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power, and conservation farming methods like regenerative agriculture. Tengrain Science is available to provide you with expert advice on environmental technology and how it can be harnessed for food production.