Food Crises Study Overview

A period of agricultural transformation that introduced new technologies and practices to increase food production.

An approach that studies long-term structures affecting social and historical phenomena.

The Foundation was pivotal in promoting agricultural knowledge during the Green Revolution, particularly in Mexico and India.

The interplay of social classes and power dynamics in society, especially relating to economic resources.

Practices aimed at meeting current food needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet theirs.

An examination of the Green Revolution's failures, highlighting that it didn't solve hunger's root causes.

A proposed continuation of the Green Revolution, with a focus on sustainability and smallholder farmers.

The unequal distribution of land among individuals, which affects access to agricultural resources.

The negative impact of agricultural practices, particularly chemical use, resulting in soil degradation, water scarcity, and biodiversity loss.

Concept by Patel indicating the ongoing changes in global agriculture due to neoliberal policies and corporate control, extending beyond the original Green Revolution.

A sustainable farming approach that promotes ecological practices, local control, and rights for small farmers over corporate farming.

The right of communities to control their own food systems, prioritizing local production and small farmers over global corporations.

Access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food for all people at all times.

Lack of secure access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food.

Long-term lack of sufficient food for at least one year.

Severe food insecurity causing hunger, death, and social disruption.

Factors leading to lack of food access: conflict, disasters, economic shocks, etc.

Organized strategies for addressing hunger, focusing on equality and science.

Hunger impacts social relations and can lead to isolation.

Studies on the impact of hunger on social relations and taboo behaviors.

Smaller farmers may hesitate to adopt new crop varieties due to dependency and loss of traditional crops.

The reduction of diversity in plant species can harm ecosystems and farming resilience.

Shiva argues that mechanization leads to social inequality and environmental damage.

Governments may use agricultural advancements to control populations and legitimize state roles.

Examines how colonial states influence food production and maintain power dynamics.

The Green Revolution often excluded women, leading to negative impacts on their roles in agriculture.

Humanitarian aid can create suffering; after Biafra, aid led to commercialization of food aid.

Foods fortified to combat malnutrition, often produced from leftover products.

Commodity Supplemental Food Program aimed at utilizing agricultural surpluses.

An ideology focused on science and technology opposing mass production.

A form of production that prioritizes marketability over revolution.

A support system providing food assistance, especially in crisis situations.

The commitment from government and donors for sustained food aid support.

Programs designed to protect vulnerable households post-crisis.

A mechanism to distribute food aid to keep markets stable.

The increase of people living in urban areas, growing six-fold from 1950 to 2018.

Multiple challenges faced by the urban poor, including slums and lack of food access.

Availability, access, utilization, and stability of food in urban areas.

Shift towards increased obesity due to changes in food preferences and lifestyles.

Factors like agriculture and droughts that contribute to large-scale food shortages.

Understanding famine as a political issue rooted in atrocities and crimes.

No technical reason for markets failing to meet food needs, reflecting broader failures.

Farming practices aimed at long-term food security without harming the future.