Why have food crises seemingly become more frequent in recent
years, compared to the last few decades? This book examines an
array of different issues and distortions that are causing food
supply chain dysfunction in many countries, particularly for staple
non-perishable foods such as grains, oilseeds, pulses and sugar. It
outlines the underlying changes that are currently occurring, which
will have an influence on the direction of future food supply
chains, and provides some solutions to current food security
problems. Based on an analysis of total regulation in the 1950s-60s
through to deregulation during the 1980-90s, as well as
post-deregulation, it focuses on liberal trade and deregulation as
a more successful solution to creating efficiencies in food supply
chains and distribution. The author highlights a common thread of
either farmers using government for vested-interest intervention,
or autocratic governments seeking market and supply-chain
power.
The book examines the role of government after 70 years of food
supply chain intervention. It discusses the role of commercial
trade markets and cluster industries and how these can quickly
disintegrate when price distortions occur. The author studies both
food importing and exporting countries and concludes that comingled
commoditization of food has led to increased hoarding, corruption,
and dependence on food aid. He argues that a competitive food
supply chain that has minimum intervention is more likely to
provide future food security. In conclusion the book emphasizes
that adequate rewards, competition, and striving for supply chain
efficiencies are the essences of sustainable food security.
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