Study: Small-scale farmers play a larger role in global food production than previously estimated
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Oliver Taherzadeh
Summary
Research challenges the conventional understanding of who produces the world's food, arguing that previous studies skewed perceptions by measuring production over consumption. The article highlights that small-scale farmers contribute more to the global food supply, particularly in wealthy nations, than previously recognized. With only one in seven countries being food self-sufficient across key food groups, understanding the true role of different farming scales is increasingly important in a globalized food system.
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bskyStudy: Small-scale farmers play a larger role in global food production than previously estimatednewint.orgKey quotes
· 3 pulledWho grows our food? This seemingly simple question is getting harder to answer in a world where our food crosses borders to get to our plate.
Today, only one in seven countries are food self-sufficient across key food groups.
The contribution of small and industrial-scale farming to global food supply has attracted much attention and debate.
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