The need for divesifiaction in imports
Topic: International Trade What is in it for you: Of the 6,000 plant species humans have eaten over time, the world now mostly eats nine, of which just three — rice, wheat, and maize — provide 50% of all calories . The cheaper the food gets, and the lower the imports from the government, the dependence on the above-mentioned crops rises and given with it the dependence on a few select countries . In addition to that, people now have diets with more fats and carbohydrates, and fewer nutrients. Effects: The UN estimates soaring costs will push 71 million people globally below the poverty line . Global crop yields could fall about 30% because of climate change, while food demand is expected to jump 50% in the coming decades, according to United Nations estimates. New opportunities and Future insights: It will be a long road for any of these initiatives to make a notable difference against the trend for homogenization the industrialized supply chain promotes. Both the current
