Will We Survive? Global Food Supply in 2050 – What Do We Do Now, to Prevent Impending Doom?

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Long-term food security depends upon many variables.

Koo, a professor and director of the Center for Agricultural Policy and Trade Studies Director in the NDSU sums it up like this,

“Being able to satisfy the aggregate consumption of calories to lead active and healthy lives (33 trillion calories) to feed the world security is not just a problem for the poor. It will become, increasingly, a problem for everybody.”

Koo’s theory, stirred many questions for me. Research indicates millions of concerned individuals worldwide are asking the same questions.

  • Are there any viable solutions to meet the growing demands for the arable land that we can implement now?
  • With an increasing population comes an increased demand on natural resources. Will Mother Earth be able to survive with out suffering severe consequences, if we do not act now to embrace sustainable options, now?
  • Are there any farming technologies available that can remedy current negative trends that will enhance food quality, safety and security?
  • What successful alternative agricultural practices that have been implemented in areas of the world where they experienced similar problems?
  • What commodities can become sustainable and provide economic profitability?
  • Could global warming be contributing to uncertainty in crop and livestock production, adversely impacting the health of humanity and the plant?
  • What is the reality of increasing price volatility in agricultural products? Will it trigger more starvation?

So many questions, so many concerns; do we have the time to implement resolutions?

Many people want truthful answers and viable solutions, NOW.

Sustainable agriculture, along with the rebirth of local family farming will aid the problem enormously. Vertical Hydroponic production for human and animal food
· Utilizes less water
· Requires less land
· 70% of farming will never require arable land
· Is drought resistant
· Reduces greenhouse gasses
· Increases food calorie quality
· Will benefit to the economy
· Increase the heath of the nation

Implementation of commercial hydroponic systems and production methods has proven to provide solutions to droughts, severe weather conditions, limited arable land and diseased and infested crops.

Here is what Koo said:

“• Assume that global warming will affect agricultural production negatively. It is important to develop crop varieties that are adaptable under severe weather conditions. In addition, all nations should develop a policy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to prevent continuous global warming. This effort should be global rather than regional.
• All countries, especially developed countries, should invest in research and development to improve agricultural productivity and make the technology available to developing and food- deficit countries and regions.
• It is important to develop a global carryover stock policy to reduce uncertainty in agricultural production stemming from the weather.”

Together we can reverse negative trends and improve agricultural productivity, reduce greenhouse gasses, successfully regardless of severe weather conditions and limited arable land availability. Research has been done; green agricultural technologies that enhance production, food quality and security do exist. Now is the time for communities and individuals to stand together, and demand worthwhile, sustainable solutions before the time comes when the food crisis is irreversible.

Identifying Your Needs to Bring Home a New Pet

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For a family a new pet would be able to help to get new love into the home and for an individual a new pet could create a feeling of friendship to an otherwise empty home. There are few things as great as bringing home a new pet and for many that is found with the purchase or adoption of a new dog. Dogs are trustworthy and obedient companions which aid to fetch a new glow in to the house inspiring individuals to escape their life of monotony and welcome the outdoor experience with their new friend.

When you find your self bringing home a new pet its vital to ensure you’re prepared with all the comforts to assist improve your new dog’s transition.

The first thing which ought to top the chart of any new dog owner’s things to get for their new pet is found with the investment in to dog beds. Dog beds help to create a feeling of belonging for your pet, developing an area that is exclusively developed to meet their requirements. Many people originally put off the acquisition of dog beds with the anticipation of the dog sleeping on the end of their bed.

Although this may be adorable at first, many pet owners ultimately relocate their pet in to their own dog beds. By immediately beginning off with the training of sleeping in dog beds an owner can avoid the later annoyance of trying to train the dog to stay off the owner’s bed.

Following the purchase of the dog beds, the next purchase ought to focus near pet carriers and a dog collar. If your pet is on the smaller side, the utilization of pet carriers can turn out to be very handy. It is often hard for an individual to drive with their pet circling the car, so pet carriers’ assist in keeping command while you’re trying to concentrate on the highway. Additionally, pet carriers serve like a nice home away from home when a pet finds themselves traveling with you. If your pet is on the larger side then look into the opportunities found with the purchase of a dog collar. With a dog collar you produce the ideal device for manage of your larger animal.

If you’re traveling with your pet, you can use a collar to harness a pet to the vehicle and when walking utilize a strap connected to the dog collar to maintain control. The dog collar is really something you should have for any pet, irrespective of size but the pet carriers are a must for smaller animals. There are lot more items which should be looked into including the purchase of dog clothing.