Famine at the door
- By The Rambler
- Published 25th April, 2008
The world is hungry. It is hungry for several reasons, the main reason being that there is not enough food to feed the teeming millions. More and more mouths are showing up at feeding time on the one hand, and dire weather conditions are hampering production on the other. Add to that the fact that humankind is consuming more from mother nature than it is producing.
But one of the greatest goblins that are spreading hunger in the universe is the fact that people don't have the money to buy the food with. The price of food has increased worldwide by a stark 55% in less than one year.
Last weekend's SADC meet here has no doubt come up with recommendations to remedy the situation, especially as it is a known fact that among the peoples of the world it's Africa's hundreds of millions who are the most hungry. Other important organizations in the world are also giving a hand to address
the situation, but until the problem is solved satisfactorily and before dire famine strikes, people need to be fed.
A country like Mauritius, which depends almost entirely on imports in order to eat, is much more at risk. People here have forgotten that they have to produce in order to consume. Not very long ago, some 30 or 40 years perhaps, there was a slogan which was very much in vogue: Eat what you produce; produce what you eat. Or vice versa.
Maybe the present near-crisis situation must serve as a timely reminder. Maybe it is a dark cloud with a bright silver lining. People should learn to create a culture of survival. Too much waste is stifling the country.
People need to curb their gargantuan habits and cut down on excesses and unnecessary wasteful attitudes. Don't leave a bulb on when you don't require its light, if you understand what I mean. Let this be an example of a whole series of measures that can be taken. Starting from the home.
But one of the greatest goblins that are spreading hunger in the universe is the fact that people don't have the money to buy the food with. The price of food has increased worldwide by a stark 55% in less than one year.
Last weekend's SADC meet here has no doubt come up with recommendations to remedy the situation, especially as it is a known fact that among the peoples of the world it's Africa's hundreds of millions who are the most hungry. Other important organizations in the world are also giving a hand to address
A country like Mauritius, which depends almost entirely on imports in order to eat, is much more at risk. People here have forgotten that they have to produce in order to consume. Not very long ago, some 30 or 40 years perhaps, there was a slogan which was very much in vogue: Eat what you produce; produce what you eat. Or vice versa.
Maybe the present near-crisis situation must serve as a timely reminder. Maybe it is a dark cloud with a bright silver lining. People should learn to create a culture of survival. Too much waste is stifling the country.
People need to curb their gargantuan habits and cut down on excesses and unnecessary wasteful attitudes. Don't leave a bulb on when you don't require its light, if you understand what I mean. Let this be an example of a whole series of measures that can be taken. Starting from the home.
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2 Responses to "Famine at the door" 
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said this on 28 Apr 2008 9:15:55 AM MUT
Govt. was coming up with a solution, Genetically Modified Foods. I was asking myself if this is the right solution. Maybe yes or maybe no! Will people accept such foods or they will be forced to accept due to hunger if no alternative is found...
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said this on 26 Apr 2008 9:55:37 PM MUT
diet and healthy eating is norm so a bit of restraint is not bad...
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