The COVID-19 pandemic and effects of climate change combined, food production, distribution and disposable incomes of the poor around the world have been jeopardised, they said. So, the food insecurity situation will be aggravated by the global pandemic, COVID-19.”The restrictions of movement imposed by the various governments also contribute immensely to the food insecurity situation, Prof. Ado emphasised that food security is an issue of income, either to buy food or to produce one’s own food. This would stimulate favourable responses for investments and financing, and in the long run, food security. “Food security is about availability in required quantity and with required quality for the health of all in every ramification,” Salako said.

Source: The Guardian June 08, 2020 04:07 UTC