The growing population of the planet that is bound to rise for another fifty years is a severe global concern. Though, negative population growth in some countries may be positive news but now with relaxed birth control policy in China, uncontrolled growth in many developing and underdeveloped nations, rise in ethnic politics is bound to delay balance of global population. The challenge to feed growing mouths by ensuring that the delicate eco-system is not exploited beyond repair is no easy task.
Ending hunger and poverty requires major national policy initiatives in developing countries, focused investment and change in feeding habbits. The UN has articulated a broad zero hunger vision, endorsed and embraced as a priority by nations. Production of food by small cultivators in developing countries has a critical role to play in ending world hunger and it applies to aqua farmers.
Food habbit change, targeted culinary tourism in coastal/fish producing areas.
Sustainable harvesting from nature and production.
Managing production shun chemicals.
Price protection to producers and consumers.
R and D incorporation at all aspects from pond to fork.
Dr Krishna Kaphle