An Islamic perspective on food security management

Water Policy ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 14 (S1) ◽  
pp. 121-135 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marwan Haddad
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Water Policy ◽  
Security Management ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Management Approach ◽  
Islamic State ◽  
Sustainable Food ◽  
Food Management ◽  
Food Reserves ◽  
Institutionally Related

Islamic regulation has a balanced management approach to food management and towards attaining sustainable food security. This approach includes many social, spiritual, resource supply, security, and institutionally-related perspectives. If harmonization between Allah's1 orders and Moslem behavior was maintained, either within or outside an Islamic state, food security would already be happening, succeeding, and sustaining, regardless of time or space. An institutional structure to maintain this harmonization with regard to food security management in an Islamic State was proposed, including three interconnected departments responsible for interrelated administration and duties: a Moslem Treasury Department, Department of Food Reserves, and Department of Social Affairs. The three departments would be governed by a Moslem Council of Consultants. A thorough discussion of the Islamic view of food security and related water policy implications was presented including the leading rules and specifications, the administrative aspects required, procedures used and guiding directions for proper development and planning.

scholarly journals Experiences and Lessons from Agri-Food System Transformation for Sustainable Food Security: A Review of China’s Practices

Foods ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 137
Author(s):  
Yujia Lu ◽  
Yongxun Zhang ◽  
Yu Hong ◽  
Lulu He ◽  
Yangfen Chen
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Food Production ◽  
Food System ◽  
Security Studies ◽  
System Transformation ◽  
Sustainable Food ◽  
Healthy Diets ◽  
Emerging Issues ◽  
Production Technologies ◽  
Food Reserves

Food system transformation has been a widely discussed topic in international society over time. For the last few decades, China has made remarkable achievements in food production and has contributed greatly to the reduction in global hunger and poverty. Examining experiences and lessons from China’s food security practices over the years is helpful to promote a national food system transformation for China, as well as other developing countries. This study systematically reviews the literature on Chinese food security studies, with the aim of assessing China’s food security achievements and examining the remaining and emerging issues in the pursuit of food system transformation. The results show that China has continuously promoted food system transformation in land consolidation, agri-food production technologies, management and organization modes, food reserves, trade governance, and food consumption. These transformations ensure not only food availability, timeliness, and nutrition, but also in terms of the ecological, social, and economic sustainability, feasibility, and justice of food security. However, China is also confronting new challenges in food security, for example, malnutrition, environmental unsustainability, and reductions in diversified agri-food. In the future, China is expected to be committed to promoting healthy diets, sustainable agricultural production, climate change mitigation, and the reduction of food waste and loss to enhance its agri-food system’s resilience.

scholarly journals Factors Impeding Food Security in Akutupa-Kiri, Nigeria

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (11) ◽  
pp. 121
Author(s):  
OLORUNFEMI Samuel Oluwaseyi
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Government Support ◽  
Systematic Sampling ◽  
Agricultural Policies ◽  
Road Transportation ◽  
Sustainable Food ◽  
The Government ◽  
Household Heads ◽  
Food Reserves ◽  
Global Food

<p>There has been refurbished interest in food security related issues in many developing countries of the world. In fact, the concern about the eradication of poverty and hunger form a major objective of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Yet poverty and hunger still persist due to food shortage and insecurity as a result of increased global food demand, diminishing global food reserves, erratic climatic condition, and increased cost of transportation among others. Before now, various agricultural policies measures have been formulated to curb food security challenges in Nigeria. Unfortunately, these policies have not produced the desired results of the increase in food production. This study examined the factors impeding food security in Akutupa-Kiri, Nigeria. A structured and self-administered questionnaire using systematic sampling technique was used to collect data from a total of 194 (one hundred and ninety-four) household heads farmers representing 2% of the entire population in the study area. The data were presented using descriptive statistics in the form of frequency and percentages. Weighted means were used to determine the predominant factors impeding food security in the study area. Findings revealed that poverty (M.W=5.00), poor road transportation (M.W=5.00), inadequate social amenities (M.W=5.00) and lack of government support and assistance (M.W=5.00) were the most significant factors impeding food security in Akutupa-Kiri. The study recommends that there is a need for improvement in sustainable food security in the study area and Nigeria at large through the provision of adequate road transportation. Effort should be made by the government to render substantial support to the peasant farmers and as well ensure that agricultural policies formulation target these peasants farmers and their rural environments for the purpose of sustainable food security in the nation.</p>

scholarly journals Prospek Model-Kawasan Rumah Pangan Lestari (M-KRPL) Dan Replikasi Pengembangan KRPL

2013 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 67
Author(s):  
NFN Saptana ◽  
NFN Sunarsih ◽  
Supena Friyatno
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Agricultural Research ◽  
Social Process ◽  
Technical Aspect ◽  
Community Empowerment ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Growth Stages ◽  
Sustainable Food ◽  
Security Issues

<p><strong>English</strong><br />Food security issues deal with critical problem, namely food demand grows faster than that of production. To achieve food self-sufficiency and food security, the Ministry of Agriculture Indonesia through Indonesian Agency for Agricultural Research and Development develops the Model of Sustainable Food Houses Region (M-KRPL) and its replication, namely the Sustainable Food Houses Region (KRPL). The concept of M-KRPL and KRPL programs needs to be refined primarily due to program design, implementation period, implementing organizations, introduced technologies, and strengthened local institutions. Implementation of M-KRPL and KRPL should be carried out through excellent social process and stages of growth, i.e. growing, developing, maturation, and self-reliance. M-KRPL replication should take account the technology use as well as community empowerment. M-KRPL and KRPL is promising in terms of technical, economic and institutional aspects. Important policy implications are: (a) taking accounts the technical aspect and social-economic characteristics of the targeted groups, (b) program period must be at least three years along with the growth stages; (c) the main M-KRPL and KRPL implementing organizations are the Assessment Institute for Agricultural Technology (AIATs) and Regional governments, respectively; (d) the technology introduced consists of nursery, farm practice, post harvest, and processing; and (e) managerial and capital development.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Indonesian</strong><br />Pembangunan ketahanan pangan dihadapkan pada permasalahan pokok, dimana pertumbuhan permintaan pangan adalah lebih cepat dari pertumbuhan produksinya. Dalam rangka mewujudkan kemandirian pangan dan ketahanan pangan, Kementerian Pertanian melalui Badan Litbang Pertanian mengembangkan Model Kawasan Rumah pangan Lestari (M-KRPL) dan replikasinya menjadi Kawasan Rumah Pangan Lestari (KRPL). Konsep program M-KRPL dan KRPL perlu disempurnakan terutama terkait dengan rancangan program, jangka waktu pelaksanaan, organisasi pelaksana, serta teknologi yang diintroduksikan dan penguatan kelembagaan lokal. Payung hukum M-KRPL dan KRPL adalah : UU No.7 tahun 1966 tentang Pangan; PP No.68 tantang Ketahanan pangan; PP No. 22 tahun 2009 tentang Kebijakan Percepatan Penganekaragaman Konsumsi Pangan Berbasis Sumber Daya Lokal; serta PP No. 43 tahun 2009 tentang Gerakan Percepatan Penganekaragaman Konsumsi Pangan Berbasis Sumber Daya Lokal.  Implementasi replikasi M-KRPL menjadi KRPL seyogyanya dilakukan melalui proses sosial yang matang melalui tahap penumbuhan, pengembangan, pematangan, dan kemandirian.  Replikasi M-KRPL menggunakan entry point teknologi dan sekaligus kelembagaan, serta berdasarkan prinsip pemberdayaan masyarakat.  Pengembangan M-KRPL dan KRPL memiliki prospek baik dan berlanjutan ditinjau dari aspek teknis, ekonomi dan kelembagaan. Implikasi kebijakan penting adalah : (a) rancangan program harus memperhatikan aspek teknis dan karakteristik sosial ekonomi kelompok sasaran; (b) jangka waktu program minimal 3 (tiga) tahun melalui tahap penumbuhan, pengembangan, dan kemandirian; (c) organisasi pelaksana utama M-KRPL adalah BPTP, sedangkan KRPL adalah Pemerintah Daerah; (d) teknologi yang diintroduksikan mencakup teknologi pembibitan, budidaya, serta pasca panen dan pengolahan hasil; dan (e) penguatan kelembagaan pengelola M-KRPL dan KRPL baik dari aspek manajemen, permodalan, dan partisipasi anggota.</p>

scholarly journals TABELA AND FISH FARMING ARE LOCAL WISDOMS ETHNIC SUMATERA FOR SUPPORTED ON SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE IN NORTH SUMATERA, INDONESIA

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 140-148
Author(s):  
Ameilia Zuliyanti Siregar
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Nutrient Management ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Crop Management ◽  
Fish Farming ◽  
Management Approach ◽  
Sustainable Food ◽  
Adoption Of Technology ◽  
Integrated Crop Management ◽  
Paddy Farmers

Direct seeding (Tabela) and fish farming (Minapadi), traditional methods used for producepaddy plantation and animal proteins for sustainable food security in Northern Sumatra weredone. This study was conducted using a combination of methods to the study of literature(data collectively in USU Library and library of USM) and observations in the fields (lowlandand terrace from Langkat district and Smalungun district were conducted since December2016 to March 2017. As much as two types of rice crops (Ciherang and IR 64) are cultivatedshowed the status (prey and predator) of insects in Langkat and Simalungun districtsrespectively. Direct Seed (Tabela) in Langkat agroecosystems applied to irrigated rice, rainfed andtidal land is an alternative model of technology and integrated crop management approach isenvironmentally friendly. Besides, fish farming (Minapadi) was done in Simalungun districtconsumed by the family farmers and partly as sold as additional revenue. The problems areidentified from Tabela and Minapadi farmers in Langkat and Simalungun, consist of technologyadvice is difficult; do not answer problems; innovation technology creates new problems forfarmers due to lack of appropriate with the socio-economic-culture;application of technology requires a high cost while remuneration derived less adequate;systems and counseling strategies are still weak so not able to convey the message properly;indifference farmers to offer new technologies; the existence of uncertainty in control ofresources. Food security system with integrated farming through seeded fields and fish farmingthe concept on three of the management, such as integrated crop management, integrated pestmanagement and integrated nutrient management based on local knowledge should be cultivatedand preserved in Indonesia. The importance of communication, improve interpretation andknowledge of paddy farmers, the adoption of technology and infrastructure empowerment inagriculture, especially in North of Sumatera was increasing the productivity of rice farmers inNorthern Sumatra.

scholarly journals COVID-19: From health crises to food security anxiety and policy implications

AMBIO ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 50 (4) ◽  
pp. 794-811 ◽  
Author(s):  
Linley Chiwona-Karltun ◽  
Franklin Amuakwa-Mensah ◽  
Caroline Wamala-Larsson ◽  
Salome Amuakwa-Mensah ◽  
Assem Abu Hatab ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Economic ◽  
Food Security ◽  
Economic Impact ◽  
Probit Model ◽  
Recovery Process ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Use Of Data ◽  
Local Spread

AbstractLike the rest of the world, African countries are reeling from the health, economic and social effects of COVID-19. The continent’s governments have responded by imposing rigorous lockdowns to limit the spread of the virus. The various lockdown measures are undermining food security, because stay at home orders have among others, threatened food production for a continent that relies heavily on agriculture as the bedrock of the economy. This article draws on quantitative data collected by the GeoPoll, and, from these data, assesses the effect of concern about the local spread and economic impact of COVID-19 on food worries. Qualitative data comprising 12 countries south of the Sahara reveal that lockdowns have created anxiety over food security as a health, economic and human rights/well-being issue. By applying a probit model, we find that concern about the local spread of COVID-19 and economic impact of the virus increases the probability of food worries. Governments have responded with various efforts to support the neediest. By evaluating the various policies rolled out we advocate for a feminist economics approach that necessitates greater use of data analytics to predict the likely impacts of intended regulatory relief responses during the recovery process and post-COVID-19.

scholarly journals Does Stakeholder Pressure Matters in Adopting Sustainable Supply Chain Initiatives? Insights from Agro-Based Processing Industry

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (13) ◽  
pp. 7278
Author(s):  
Tamoor Azam ◽  
Songjiang Wang ◽  
Muhammad Mohsin ◽  
Muhammad Nazam ◽  
Muhammad Hashim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Food Processing ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Sustainable Supply Chain ◽  
Sustainable Business ◽  
Global Marketplace ◽  
Sustainable Food ◽  
Business Goals ◽  
Stakeholder Pressure

Over the past few years, sustainable supply chain initiatives (SSCIs) have grabbed attention in the domestic, as well as global, marketplace of the food sector. Nowadays, the success of the entire food supply chain depends on the prosperity of farms, local communities, trader processors, and agro-based industries. Despite its importance, food processing industries (FPIs) are encountering various hurdles in achieving sustainable business goals due to the sheer number of potential barriers. Due to this reason, stakeholders are continuously pressuring the management of FPIs to embrace sustainable food processing activities. In light of this, the present study aims to apply a hybrid fuzzy analytical hierarchy process (F-AHP) framework, based on fuzzy technique for order preference by similarity to the ideal solution (F-TOPSIS), for analyzing the barriers and prioritizing the possible pathways in adopting the SSCIs for the development of FPIs. Based on the extensive review of literature and panel consultation with experienced experts, a total of seven main barriers, forty-two sub barriers, and five possible pathways as strategic tools were finalized and ranked. An empirical case investigation of a Pakistani-based food processing company has been taken to check the practical application of the proposed framework along with sensitivity analysis. The findings of this study reveal that the lack of sustainable outsourcing factors were found as the top-ranked barrier in implementing SSCIs, and the possible pathway to overcome this barrier is the appropriate management of the procurement cycle. The major contribution of this study is to establish a barriers prioritization framework and suggest possible pathways to overcome these barriers for the successful implementation of SSCIs. Finally, the theoretical, managerial, and policy implications are provided as a way forward for the concerned stakeholders and policymakers.

scholarly journals An Ecosystem-Based Approach to Climate-Smart Agriculture with Some Considerations for Social Equity

Agronomy ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 1564
Author(s):  
Kofi Akamani
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Food Security ◽  
Ecosystem Management ◽  
Social Equity ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Management Approach ◽  
Agricultural System ◽  
Illustrative Case ◽  
Mitigation And Adaptation ◽  
Smart Agriculture

Although the transition to industrial agriculture in the 20th century resulted in increased agricultural productivity and efficiency, the attainment of global food security continues to be elusive. Current and anticipated impacts of climate change on the agricultural sector are likely to exacerbate the incidence of food insecurity. In recent years, climate-smart agriculture has gained recognition as a mechanism that has the potential to contribute to the attainment of food security and also enhance climate change mitigation and adaptation. However, several conceptual and implementation shortfalls have limited the widespread adoption of this innovative agricultural system at the landscape scale. This manuscript argues for the use of ecosystem management as an overarching framework for the conceptualization and implementation of climate-smart agriculture. The manuscript focuses on clarifying the foundational assumptions and management goals, as well as the knowledge and institutional requirements of climate-smart agriculture using the principles of ecosystem management. Potential challenges that may be faced by the application of an ecosystem management approach to climate-smart agriculture are also discussed. Furthermore, the manuscript calls for a heightened focus on social equity in the transition toward an ecosystem-based approach to climate-smart agriculture. The US farm bill is used as an illustrative case study along with other examples drawn mostly from sub-Saharan Africa.

Agroecology and sustainable food systems: Participatory research to improve food security among HIV-affected households in northern Malawi

2016 ◽  
Vol 164 ◽  
pp. 89-99 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hanson Nyantakyi-Frimpong ◽  
Faith Nankasa Mambulu ◽  
Rachel Bezner Kerr ◽  
Isaac Luginaah ◽  
Esther Lupafya
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Participatory Research ◽  
Food Systems ◽  
Sustainable Food Systems ◽  
Sustainable Food ◽  
Improve Food Security

scholarly journals Sustainable Food Security Measurement: A Systemic Methodology

2017 ◽  
Vol 193 ◽  
pp. 012053 ◽  
Author(s):  
W Findiastuti ◽  
M L Singgih ◽  
M Anityasari
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Sustainable Food
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