Inadequate Output; A Consequence Of Climate Change On Food Supply

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The effects of climate change are being felt all over the world; it is no longer a theoretical threat. The effect on our food supply is among the most important ones. Extreme weather, temperature rise, and altered weather patterns are upsetting agricultural systems and threatening food production and security. This essay will examine the numerous ways that climate change is impacting the production and availability of food, as well as possible remedies.

Rainfall patterns are changing due to climate change, resulting in heavy rainfall in some areas and droughts in others. Changes like these have the potential to drastically affect crop yields and irrigation water availability, which will ultimately affect food production. As a result, this results in low productivity and lost profits for the majority of production companies, particularly those that make fruit juice or beverages.

Crop development and growth are adversely affected by rising global temperatures. Heat stress can hurt crop yields and nutritional value, endangering human health and food security. High temperatures drive up demand for beverages from beverage manufacturers as people seek to stay hydrated. Although this boosts revenue, the product eventually loses quality or goes bad because of the high carbon dioxide (CO2) content.

 

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Climate change is causing extreme weather events like hurricanes, floods, and storms to occur more frequently and with greater intensity, which is concerning for many beverage production companies. These occurrences have the potential to ruin crops, harm transportation systems, and wreak havoc on infrastructure, all of which could result in food shortages and price increases that could cause food scarcity.

Climate change-related water shortages may restrict agricultural irrigation and lower productivity across most industries. Since water is the most necessary ingredient for production, it accounts for 70% of the total percentage for the majority of beverage companies. Farmers confront difficulties in maintaining crop productivity as water becomes scarcer, which may have an effect on the supply of food and beverage productivity.

The timing and success of planting and harvesting can be affected by the disruption of traditional growing seasons caused by changing climate patterns. Farmers and agricultural businesses risk their livelihoods and the availability of food by having to adjust to changing conditions.

Livestock production is impacted by climate change as well. Reduced livestock productivity can have an effect on the availability of meat, milk, and dairy products due to heat stress, water scarcity, and shifting grazing patterns.

Small-scale producers: Due to their limited resources and lack of access to technology, small-scale producers, who are essential to the world's food supply, are especially vulnerable to the effects of climate change, endangering both their livelihoods and the food supply.

Encouraging local and organic food systems, decreasing food waste, investing in crops resistant to climate change, and promoting sustainable farming methods. To lessen the impact of climate change on our food production, we must take action and make sustainable decisions. In this context, the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal 2: Zero Hunger aims to end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture. We must align our actions with these goals to lessen the impact of climate change on our food production.

References:

1.  Food Security, Climate Change and the Sustainable Development Goals.

2.  Goal 2: Zero Hunger - United Nations Sustainable Development.

3.  Food security and nutrition and sustainable agriculture.

Source(s)

1. Food Security, Climate Change and the Sustainable Development Goals

2. Goal 2: Zero Hunger - United Nations Sustainable Development

3. Food security and nutrition and sustainable agriculture

4. en.wikipedia.org

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