Ways Forward

No AccessDec 2021Ways ForwardAuthors/Editors: Dorte Verner, Nanna Roos, Afton Halloran, Glenn Surabian, Edinaldo Tebaldi, Maximillian Ashwill, Saleema Vellani, Yasuo KonishiDorte VernerSearch for more papers by this author, Nanna RoosSearch for more papers by this author, Afton HalloranSearch for more papers by this author, Glenn SurabianSearch for more papers by this author, Edinaldo TebaldiSearch for more papers by this author, Maximillian AshwillSearch for more papers by this author, Saleema VellaniSearch for more papers by this author, Yasuo KonishiSearch for more papers by this authorhttps://doi.org/10.1596/978-1-4648-1766-3_ch6AboutView ChaptersFull TextPDF (1.6 MB) ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack Citations ShareFacebookTwitterLinked In Abstract: Outlines the major factors constraining the widespread adoption of insect and hydroponic farming in Africa, and proposes practical ways forward in replacing the linear food economy with a circular food economy through the expansion of frontier agricultural technologies. Increase food security in Africa, particularly in countries affected by fragility, conflict, and violence (FCV), calls for sustainably producing nutritious food and increasing access for all. The circular food economy provides a two-phase model—establishing and piloting; and scaling—for achieving this within planetary boundaries and promoting green, resilient, and inclusive development, known as “GRID.” The main constraints to the widespread adoption of these technologies include (1) a general lack of knowledge; (2) a lack of organizations and institutions to transfer this knowledge; (3) weak regulatory frameworks on food safety and production; (4) a lack of government support; (5) farming subsidies artificially propping up conventional farming; (6) insufficient access to finance; and (7) some cultural aversion toward consuming insects. ReferencesDube, S, N R Diamini, A Mafung, M Mukai, and Z Dhlamini. 2013 “A Survey on Entomophagy Prevalence in Zimbabwe.” African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development 13 (1): 7242–53. CrossrefGoogle ScholarHistory.com. 2018. “A Taste of Lobster History.” History.com, August 22, 2018. https://www.history.com/news/a-taste-of-lobster-history. Google Scholar Previous chapter FiguresreferencesRecommendeddetails View Published: December 2021ISBN: 978-1-4648-1766-3 Copyright & Permissions Related RegionsAfricaRelated TopicsAgricultureHealth Nutrition and PopulationIndustry KeywordsFRONTIER AGRICULTUREFRAGILE AND CONFLICT-AFFECTED STATESFCSFOOD CONSUMPTIONFOOD SHORTAGEFOOD SECURITYNUTRITIONFARMING PRACTICES INNOVATIONINSECT FARMINGHYDROPONICSFOOD SAFETYAGRICULTURAL SUBSIDIESFOOD SUBSIDIES PDF DownloadLoading ...