The amount of grain produced in the world today could provide each person on the planet with the equivalent of two loaves of bread per day. Our current food production could feed 7 billion people - compare that to the 6 billion people who live on the Earth and it seems there shouldn't be a problem. However, it is evident from the number of deaths and suffering that is evident in the world, that hunger still persists.
Women processing grain in Africa.
The problem lies in the distribution of the world's food. The majority of food is produced in economically more developed countries such as USA, but those countries that are really in need of their share of the food to solve their hunger problems, cannot afford the high prices that these farmers charge and can get from other richer countries.
Food aid arrives to hunger stricken areas.
The way to solve the problem of distribution is to encourage national governments and state departments to subsidize the purchase of food by less economically developed countries. In this way, the less economically developed countries are able to increase their food supplies, while the farmers are still able to gain competitive prices for their produce.
Alternatively, food given as aid to hunger stricken areas often occurs, although this is a short-term solution to the problem and doesn't provide for the long-term prevention of the problem.
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Women processing grain in Africa.
Food aid arrives to hunger stricken areas.
