Multidisciplinary Review of Food Security Challenges

  • Authors

    • Farhan Malik IT Manager, Systems Limited, Pakistan Author
    • Zara Ahmed IT Manager, Systems Limited, Pakistan Author

    DOI:

    https://doi.org/10.67228/30715636/IJETMR-2020PI3D9A

    Published 06-05-2020

  • Food Security, Sustainable Agriculture, Climate Change, Food Supply Chain, Multidisciplinary Analysis, Agricultural Technology, Nutrition, Policy Framework, Food Systems Resilience

    Issue

    Vol. 3 No. 1 (2020)

    Section

    Articles

    How to Cite

    [1]
    F. Malik and Z. Ahmed, “Multidisciplinary Review of Food Security Challenges”, IJETMR, vol. 3, no. 1, pp. 01–15, Jun. 2020, doi: 10.67228/30715636/IJETMR-2020PI3D9A.

  • Abstract

    Food security remains one of the most pressing challenges of the twenty-first century, shaped by environmental, economic, technological, political, and social factors. Beyond food availability, it encompasses accessibility, utilization, stability, and sustainability. Despite advances in agricultural productivity and global trade, significant inequalities persist, particularly in developing countries affected by poverty, climate change, resource scarcity, and political instability. This interdisciplinary review synthesizes insights from agriculture, economics, environmental science, public health, technology, and policy to examine key determinants of food production systems, supply chain resilience, nutrition outcomes, and governance structures. It highlights emerging technological interventions such as precision agriculture, AI-based crop monitoring, biotechnology, and digital food distribution systems. The study emphasizes that food security cannot be achieved through isolated sectoral efforts but requires integrated, multidisciplinary strategies. Findings indicate that countries adopting coordinated policies combining technological innovation, economic support, and sustainable agricultural practices demonstrate greater resilience to global shocks. The paper concludes with strategic recommendations for policymakers and researchers to strengthen food systems through interdisciplinary collaboration and data-driven decision-making

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