There is a rising trend on the need to promote local food systems as more people will like to know more about what they consume and where they originate from. This is also in line with sustainability, the need to mitigate the effects of global warming and lower carbon footprints.
To ensure food security demands input from various sources and an awareness that will ensure that various stakeholders work in tandem. In order to address nutrient deficiency will require eating the right amount and a good balance of nutrients that will promote health. The demand for protein intake has been linked to economical prosperity - by promoting livestock at local and family levels will help to satisfy this demand. Another important source of protein are insects which are not popular in Western diets but can help to alleviate the burden on animal sourced protein.
A good mix of various solutions to address food security and nutrition are needed in the nearest future. This calls for innovative food product development right from the farm to the table. Pests and diseases have negative impacts on crop yield and can reduce livestock. Global warming will lead to more pests and diseases and they are a big challenge to food security and nutrition.
Dele Raheem