Foro Global sobre Seguridad Alimentaria y Nutrición (Foro FSN)

Joanne Daly

Australia

The scope covers the broad range of issues necessary to address this topic.

There are two issues that I would  like to see included in the analysis - these have been alluded to by other commentators.  One relates to gender issues:  women play a key role in the provision of nutritious food to their families through choices they make; and also through the food that they produce as small holder farmers.  What are the barriers that women face in increasing their production (education, access to money)?  Will shifts in agricultural practices enhance or decrease women's ability to participation in food production? 

The second issue relates to section 5Bc: access to education, training, access to knowledge need also to be considered.  It is not only about technological solutions but it is also enabling farmers and those in the supply chains to have the knowledge to exploit the wide range of possible options for enhancing production.