T2/W10 – Friday 28 May EXIT CARD by Michele Tang https://padlet.com/MrsMicheleLau/gqrc6rpg6tmmknlc REMEMBER TO KEY IN YOUR NAME IN YOUR POST ENTRY. (1) Read the TB (Pg 151-157) (2) Read the slides (3) Share your response : Think about the following strategies we have covered today: [Technological /Agricultural /Social ] In your opinion, which is the most important strategy to look at, to solve food shortage? Justify your answer with a CONTEXT [eg: is it a DC or LDC] you draw out. Tip: Also remember that each strategy has its limitations. So what about it? en-us 2021-05-27 23:48:06 UTC 2023-02-04 11:07:13 UTC hello@padlet.com Ruijie MeshedUpPotato https://padlet.com/MrsMicheleLau/gqrc6rpg6tmmknlc/wish/1567066143 Technological advancements help prevent food shortage as they address aspects such as improving farm productivity and food storage. One such strategy is the implementation of Farming Technology. The use of HYVs and irrigation technology enabled food to be grown in places previously considered unsuitable for agriculture. For example, irrigation has allowed farming to be carried out in areas that were previously too dry to grow crops. Additionally, the improvement of storage technology also plays a part in preventing the lack of food. Crops can be distributed to places further away from its area of production and has led to a larger variety of food being made available and accessible for more people. For example, by building silos in Timor-Leste, the FAO has helped reduce the loss of crops to pests by 20%-40%. However, Farmers in LDCs do not have the financial means to afford such technological equipment and these strategies incur significant costs to the farmer. Therefore, technology may not be the most feasible solution to solve food shortages in LDCs. Additionally, there are other solutions such as social strategies which do not require high costs due to research and development, and these strategies can be implemented easily into LDCs. Therefore, I think that there is no one most important strategy to solve food shortage.]]> 2021-05-28 00:48:27 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsMicheleLau/gqrc6rpg6tmmknlc/wish/1567066143 Adrian https://padlet.com/MrsMicheleLau/gqrc6rpg6tmmknlc/wish/1567069440 Agricultural strategy is the most important strategy to solve food shortage in LDCs. Because farming technologies are too expensive for many farmers in LDCs, technological strategies would not benefit farmers in LDCs like South Sudan, Thailand etc. On the other hand, social strategies like supporting local farmers are difficult to attempt in LDCs. Because local farmers sell fresh produce, it will definitely be more expensive   than big agribusinesses. Many people in LDCs earn very little income, so they will try their best to minimise  the amount of money they spend on food. Hence, they will choose to not buy local produce. However, LDCs like Thailand have a lot of natural resources like land, that SG is leasing from to grow crops. Hence, agricultural strategies like multiple cropping and crop rotation help maximise the amount of resources LDCs have. Crop rotation helps farmers overcome soil erosion and prevent a decrease in soil fertility by growing several crops on the same piece of land continuously. These strategies help maximise crop yield and increase food production, at a low cost, hence helping to solve food shortage.





]]> 2021-05-28 00:49:45 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsMicheleLau/gqrc6rpg6tmmknlc/wish/1567069440 Zhang Qi seahzhangqi https://padlet.com/MrsMicheleLau/gqrc6rpg6tmmknlc/wish/1567070766 I think the most important strategy is the technological strategy to look at for solving food shortage.

Technology has the most potential to grow the most food and to solve the problem of food shortage on a large scale. The use of HYVs and GMOs can significantly increase crop production and allow crops to be grown in places that it was not able to grow in before. This significantly increase the rate of food production. An example is a GMO of rice called wonder rice which saved India during a famine and it fed millions of people. This technology has also improved the efficiency of food production for farmers due to new technologies such as computers and high-tech farms. 

Agricultural strategies do solve the problem but only in the short-term. Even if we use strategies like crop rotation, we would forever have a limited amount of land to use for food production which bottlenecks the amount we can produce. HOwever, technology is able to solve this issue by making crops that can grow in these types of land, or use tech to make these land usable for farm use

Social strategies do assist in the problem, however, it is not the best solution as technology is able to increase the output far more than what social strategies are able to accomplish

Therefore technological strategies are the most important in solving food shortage issues]]> 2021-05-28 00:50:15 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsMicheleLau/gqrc6rpg6tmmknlc/wish/1567070766 Sixun themaddave https://padlet.com/MrsMicheleLau/gqrc6rpg6tmmknlc/wish/1567072395 I believe that the most important strategy is the technological strategy. If we look across LDCs and DCs, the key factor that allows for DCs to produce enough food for the population, with much surplus, is the technology,. Similarly, the disparity in food production between DCs and LDCs is brought about by the gap in technology. Technology amplifies the scale of work that a single human can do which means that the ratio of food to manpower is every high and only a small population has to do farming. The lack of technology in DCs mean that the agricultural population has to live off sustinence farming which subsequently causes perhaps forces 80-90% of the population into agriculture, sevrely harming any future progesses with the lack of excess manpower. 

On the other hand, looking at the agricultural strategies, they are cherries on top, meaning that they are bonuses which boost crop growth, but does not solve the inherent issue of manpower. Without machinery, agricultural strategies such as "rotation planting", albeit effective, will still trap farmers in low production poverty cycles because in the end, there is not enough surplus to generate funds for heavy machinery. Without heavy machinery, the production of food will be significantly smaller.

The social aspect is just too insignificant to begin with. Without any political power, social reforms will eventually be dissolved without persistence.]]> 2021-05-28 00:50:51 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsMicheleLau/gqrc6rpg6tmmknlc/wish/1567072395 Jing Bhin https://padlet.com/MrsMicheleLau/gqrc6rpg6tmmknlc/wish/1567072713 Technological strategies are the most important, especially for DCs. Technology, if used efficiently, can help boost food supply. For example, Singapore, a DC, is using vertical farming technology to boost their food sources. however, for LDCs who might not have so much money to afford the technology, social or agricultural strategies might work better. ]]> 2021-05-28 00:50:59 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsMicheleLau/gqrc6rpg6tmmknlc/wish/1567072713 Jedd https://padlet.com/MrsMicheleLau/gqrc6rpg6tmmknlc/wish/1567072969 I think that the most important strategy to solve food shortage is crop rotation. Most food shortage issues usually occur in LDC, hence they are the most important target. Crop rotation is  a more natural way to reduce farming issues like pests and crops due to the growing of multiple different crop variety. If one crop fails, there would still be others available. Moreover, different crops absorbs different nutrients so soil erosion would be reduced. Although crop rotation may not be the most effective of all the strategies, it is the most feasible for LDCs who are generally poor and unable to afford the expensive options like storage or machinery etc. Using other strategies like GMO are also not very good in the long run as it may cause damage to the environment through salinisation or create super weeds which are much more detrimental. Therefore, although crop rotation is not the most effective strategy, in the long run, it is a much more sustainable strategy, hence it is the most important.]]> 2021-05-28 00:51:05 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsMicheleLau/gqrc6rpg6tmmknlc/wish/1567072969 Gao Zhi https://padlet.com/MrsMicheleLau/gqrc6rpg6tmmknlc/wish/1567073229 I think the most important strategy is the agricultural strategies. In LDCs, technology is too costly due to their low GDPs. Furthermore, using of technology may cause serious food problems such as the possibilities of mutation after consuming GMOs. Agricultural strategies are the most dependable, as long as countries balance out leasing out land and retaining land for its own farmers. Agricultural strategies do not have any clear disadvantages, while using of technology does, which includes cost and quality of products. For social strategies, it is not as effective in helping food shortage as it does not have a direct impact on the food stability of a country. ]]> 2021-05-28 00:51:11 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsMicheleLau/gqrc6rpg6tmmknlc/wish/1567073229 Darius https://padlet.com/MrsMicheleLau/gqrc6rpg6tmmknlc/wish/1567073599 I think the most important strategy is the technological strategies. Such technology may bring about a wider scale of impact in solving food crisis especially in LDCs due to the improved yield of crops or genes that genetic modification brings about to increase efficiency of growing food. Especially because such genes may be beneficial to those in LDCs, like Golden Rice which helps to combat vitamin A deficiency and blindness. As more food is now produced, it can help to solve  issues that population growth brings about in LDCs. 

Of course, one limitation is money. Especially in LDCs, money could be the restricting factor in allowing for such tech to play a greater role in solving food crisis, given that most LDCs simply do not have the money to fund such high capital investments like GM foods or other technology.  ]]> 2021-05-28 00:51:20 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsMicheleLau/gqrc6rpg6tmmknlc/wish/1567073599 Taite https://padlet.com/MrsMicheleLau/gqrc6rpg6tmmknlc/wish/1567073801 I think the most important strategy is the technological strategy. With technological strategies, almost all problems faced by LDCs can be solved unlike other strategies. For example, when LDCs face drought, they can simply grow drought resistant crops but this problem cant be solved through other means. It has also allowed crops to be grown in previously impossible conditions. It has also solved malnutrition in countries that grow these crops as they can be modified to have certain nutrients.]]> 2021-05-28 00:51:24 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsMicheleLau/gqrc6rpg6tmmknlc/wish/1567073801 Yixiang https://padlet.com/MrsMicheleLau/gqrc6rpg6tmmknlc/wish/1567074022 In my opinion, the technology strategy is the most important strategy to look at, as the biotechnology helps to make up for the harsh environments in less developed countries, where majority of the crops are grow in. This helps to ensure that the crop yield is still sufficient despite the shortcomings so that the food demand is met. Another possible strategy category is social strategies, where people can support local farmers or have population control. However, this is not as important as the main factor causing food shortage may be the inhabitable environment instead, so social strategies may not be as much help in the less developed countries in comparison to the technological strategies.]]> 2021-05-28 00:51:30 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsMicheleLau/gqrc6rpg6tmmknlc/wish/1567074022 Hanlin https://padlet.com/MrsMicheleLau/gqrc6rpg6tmmknlc/wish/1567074031 LDCs do not have much GDP so most of the more advanced methods such as HYVs and refrigerated warehouses and delivery trucks are not feasible. Silos and most agricultural solutions such as multiple cropping will work better as they do not require expensive technology]]> 2021-05-28 00:51:30 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsMicheleLau/gqrc6rpg6tmmknlc/wish/1567074031 Kar-win https://padlet.com/MrsMicheleLau/gqrc6rpg6tmmknlc/wish/1567077125 In DCs, I feel that biotechnology is the most important strategy. With the ability to invest in this area, DCs best strategy will definitely be the most important strategy. It solves many concerns such as unsuitable growing environment, low yield, etc. It will also allow a better source of food and ensure food stability be it due to GM food or perhaps in the future, food made just using some cells, etc.]]> 2021-05-28 00:52:44 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsMicheleLau/gqrc6rpg6tmmknlc/wish/1567077125 Wen Yu wenyukang1 https://padlet.com/MrsMicheleLau/gqrc6rpg6tmmknlc/wish/1567077368 I think the most important strategies are the technological ones. In DCs, technology is widely available and affordable and is extremely effective in combatting the impacts of food shortage. In LDCs, although tech might not be as affordable, when utilised, it can bring majors benefits to these areas, in which crops can grow more effectively, even under conditions they could not before. ]]> 2021-05-28 00:52:49 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsMicheleLau/gqrc6rpg6tmmknlc/wish/1567077368 Chen Yiming https://padlet.com/MrsMicheleLau/gqrc6rpg6tmmknlc/wish/1567077789 I think that technological strategies are the most important strategies. Technological strategies can bring a wider scale of impact in solving food crisis in both LDCs and DCs. For example, farming technology increases the crop yield by using chemical fertilisers and pesticides. Such technologies enable food to be grown in places previously considered unsuitable for agriculture, which can increase the crop yield by a great amount, solving food shortage in DCs and LDCs.]]> 2021-05-28 00:53:00 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsMicheleLau/gqrc6rpg6tmmknlc/wish/1567077789 Justin https://padlet.com/MrsMicheleLau/gqrc6rpg6tmmknlc/wish/1567079264 I think the most important solutions in both DCs and LDCs are the technological ones. 
HYVs and GMOs allow for substantial increases in crop yield and allow crops to be grown in different places. Although at first the LDCs might not seem to be able to afford it, technology will eventually catch up over time. Hence when there is such a situation when technology is implemented all around the world, food production would increase significantly and food shortages can be mitigated.
]]> 2021-05-28 00:53:31 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsMicheleLau/gqrc6rpg6tmmknlc/wish/1567079264 Ignatius https://padlet.com/MrsMicheleLau/gqrc6rpg6tmmknlc/wish/1567082160 I think that the most important strategy is the technological strategies. Such technology may bring about a larger aid and help to solve food crisis especially in LDCS where these technologies are not as prevalent. As such, efficiency can be improved and crops can be produced in larger quantities

However, money and the financial status of LDCs can be a problem. I believe that the government should step up measures to support technological advancements as they have already proven useful and efficient in DCs. This is a step-by-step process and technological advancements can be incoporated into the peoples’ lives gradually]]> 2021-05-28 00:54:39 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsMicheleLau/gqrc6rpg6tmmknlc/wish/1567082160 Sheng Rong vertykal77 https://padlet.com/MrsMicheleLau/gqrc6rpg6tmmknlc/wish/1567083053 The most important one should be technological strategies as this will bring about a larger impact in combating food crisis due to a larger yield which can produce more food for the LDCs which face the issue of starvation and also overpopulation esp in the LDCs with little family planning etc (as learnt earlier).

One limitation would be cash. As lots of money is required to invest in these technological research and in the beginning GM food might be more expensive than locally produced food, which will entice no one to purchase GM food.]]> 2021-05-28 00:54:58 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsMicheleLau/gqrc6rpg6tmmknlc/wish/1567083053 Lucas https://padlet.com/MrsMicheleLau/gqrc6rpg6tmmknlc/wish/1567084750 I think the most important strategy is agricultural strategies, especially towards LDCs. These strategies such as multiple cropping and crop rotation do not require much money to be invested, and is something feasible that farmers in LDCs can do to maximise their profits while not requiring much investment to start. Agricultural strategies also are environmentally friendly.]]> 2021-05-28 00:55:37 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsMicheleLau/gqrc6rpg6tmmknlc/wish/1567084750 Nathanael nathanleotan https://padlet.com/MrsMicheleLau/gqrc6rpg6tmmknlc/wish/1567084805 I feel that technological advances is the most important strategy as it allows for a higher efficiency for crop growth, and as such,  will benefit both ldcs and dcs. Through more effective crop growth, such as genetically modifying crops, the crops are able to grow more efficiently and increase the amount of food available for all.]]> 2021-05-28 00:55:38 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsMicheleLau/gqrc6rpg6tmmknlc/wish/1567084805 andrew https://padlet.com/MrsMicheleLau/gqrc6rpg6tmmknlc/wish/1567093543 I think the most important strategy to look at is the social strategies, especially in terms of controlling population growth, as in the context of LDCs this is a serious problem, and contributes greatly to the food shortage in these countries. as the populations in LDCs are also generally poorer, it would also be difficult to afford the technological advancements for farming, and would also be difficult to implement/afford the different agricultural methods in these LDCs. thus, I feel that the most pragmatic way to handle food shortage especially in the context of LDCs is the social strategies, thus I feel that it is the most important strategy to look at. even though it will be difficult to spread awareness on family planning and other methods so as to control population growth, I feel that it is still the most doable doable solution among the 3 given the limited financial resources in LDCs, moreover in the long run this strategy can also reap serious benefits, as compared to the technological and agricultural solutions which perhaps may only being in positive impacts for only a few years, and are much more costly as they may also require regular maintenance etc.
Therefore, I feel that the best solution to look at would be the social strategies, as it is the most pragmatic in the context of LDCs, and can go a long way in solving food shortage in the long run as well.]]> 2021-05-28 00:58:50 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsMicheleLau/gqrc6rpg6tmmknlc/wish/1567093543 Lyu Yi https://padlet.com/MrsMicheleLau/gqrc6rpg6tmmknlc/wish/1567097173 The most important strategy will be technological. Green Revolution is a evidence of of using technology to increase the crop yield by a large percentage. In both DC and LDCs, the primary issue of food shortage is the insufficient assess to food. With technology breakthrough, older technologies will eventually be cheaper, LDCs can utilise these tech to better grow, store and farm. With higher crop production, food shortage will be resolved. In DCs, more advanced tech will further increase crop yield, while decreasing the food price. The machinery and GM food can reduce is cost price of food, thus selling price will decrease as well. People in DC will be able to afford cheaper food. Overall, technological strategy is the root factor to solve food shortage. Without technology, agricultural and social strategies will have little impact in increasing the crop yield. ]]> 2021-05-28 01:00:08 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsMicheleLau/gqrc6rpg6tmmknlc/wish/1567097173 Jo Ken (09) https://padlet.com/MrsMicheleLau/gqrc6rpg6tmmknlc/wish/1567102140 I feel that the most important strategy is the technological advancements. These strategies allow for a better storage and production of food, which will allow for a higher efficiency of crop growth, through the use of GM foods, there is a higher yield of food and this helps the farmers earn more in LDCS. thus, technological strategies are the most important since it is able to benefit everyone in every way, from the farmer being able to earn more to provide for himself and his family, to the citizens being able to have a higher supply of food, reducing risks of food shortages and crisis. ]]> 2021-05-28 01:01:51 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsMicheleLau/gqrc6rpg6tmmknlc/wish/1567102140 Daniel https://padlet.com/MrsMicheleLau/gqrc6rpg6tmmknlc/wish/1567108456 I feel that technological advances are most important as they have can increase overall crop yield in a country. Although there are some technologies that are more expensive, there are cheaper alternatives to the more expensive technologies. HYVs and GMOs can be grown in unfavourable conditions which increases the crop yield and growth speeds even more.]]> 2021-05-28 01:04:25 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsMicheleLau/gqrc6rpg6tmmknlc/wish/1567108456 Ree Hern limreehern https://padlet.com/MrsMicheleLau/gqrc6rpg6tmmknlc/wish/1567117190 In my opinion, technology is the best way to solve food shortage. It covers many different issues that farmers face, both storage and productivity. However, Agricultural strategies only solve the one issue on productivity and providing more land for farmers to grow crops on. However, it does not provide any strategies on food storage. For social issues, it requires people to change their mindset as they have to choose to buy from local farmers and choose not to give birth to too many kids, and this is harder as it is hard to change the mindset of so many people that easily. Furthermore, supporting local farmers only helps to combat local food shortage issues, however, it does not help solve the issues faced of global food shortage. Therefore, I believe that technology will be the most effective strategy]]> 2021-05-28 01:07:34 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsMicheleLau/gqrc6rpg6tmmknlc/wish/1567117190