Food Tech on Food Equity

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Discuss how food availability and distribution, technological developments and societal factors impact on food equity. Up to more than half population of the world experienced food inequity due to living in isolated areas, lack of facilities, and environmental factors. While the other half of the population live in large settlements, often on food producing islands and is fuelled by the lure of food exports and imports. There is currently enough food being produced in the world to feed everyone, but due to unjust distribution, the rate of chronically hungry people is increasing. Food equity means equal access to nutritious foods and food security exists to all people, at all times, have physical and economic access to enough safe and nutritious foods for a healthy lifestyle. Some countries have the advantage of having its island strategically located in the tropical areas in which resulted farming industry to expand efficiently. Whilst others aren’t as lucky, geographical conditions and climate dictate the crops that a country can grow successfully, determines how easily or how quickly crops can be transported for processing. A very absolute example is the comparison of food equity in Bali and Sumba. Bali and Sumba are both islands of Indonesia but they both have a very contrast lifestyle. Bali is one of the wealthiest islands of Indonesia and is a favourite tour destination for Australians. It has a volcanic, fertile soil, and high rainfall that is most suitable for agriculture. While Sumba, is mainly savannah grassland and it is one of the poorest islands in Indonesia. The dry season lasts nine months and drought is a constant threat. It is hot with low rainfall and the soil suffers from erosion. The shallow infertile soil and heavy dependence on rain-fed makes agriculture difficult. Food shortages are common and food security is a challenge. 37% of children

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