The increased need for eco-foodies has been on the rise. Robert Paarlberg in an article Attention Whole Food Shoppers provides dissenting views on how food security can be achieved. To Robert Paarlberg, changing our shopping and eating habits is a crucial aspect in helping the poor gain food security. Robert Paarlberg, however, argues that the aspect of food security should not be based on the international food prices. To Robert, international food prices do not reflect the true picture on demand or the supply of the food. The aspect of international food prices is not supported by Robert Paarlberg because some regions especially Africa and South Asia do not heavily rely on purchasing foods in Central joints.
Robert Paarlberg builds the credibility …show more content…
Robert is also an associate professor at Harvard university an aspect that has helped him to develop more research on international affairs specifically food security. Current projects by Robert include being an author of the book “what you need to know” which entirely focuses on Africa. Throughout this article, Robert Paarlberg uses many credible sources and references which strengthen his idea on food security in Africa. In the beginning, Robert Paarlberg reiterates Michelle Obamas quest to develop organic white house garden. Also, Robert uses the New York Times to provide an analysis on why the food insecurity in Africa is not entirely based on the world food …show more content…
Robert states that green revolution failed in some countries while it performed well in other countries. India was able to double its wheat production from 1964 to 1970 entirely because of the green revolution. Also, India poverty levels dropped from 60% to 27%. Therefore, Robert provides a pessimistic tone to Africa in that there are high chances that embracing Green revolution will help to enhance the food security in Africa. Robert states, “it is true that the story Green Revolution is not everywhere a happy one” (Paarlbergs612). The use of these words gives hope to the African population because it brings a positive review that despite failing in some regions, Green revolution might work in Africa because of the dynamism in land ownership. Robert also states that “These precision farming techniques have significantly reduced the agricultural footprint of modern Agriculture” (Paarlbergs618). There is an appeal by Robert to his audience using an optimistic tone that with the enactment of appropriate measures, Africa food security situation could be solved once and for
Robert Paarlberg builds the credibility …show more content…
Robert is also an associate professor at Harvard university an aspect that has helped him to develop more research on international affairs specifically food security. Current projects by Robert include being an author of the book “what you need to know” which entirely focuses on Africa. Throughout this article, Robert Paarlberg uses many credible sources and references which strengthen his idea on food security in Africa. In the beginning, Robert Paarlberg reiterates Michelle Obamas quest to develop organic white house garden. Also, Robert uses the New York Times to provide an analysis on why the food insecurity in Africa is not entirely based on the world food …show more content…
Robert states that green revolution failed in some countries while it performed well in other countries. India was able to double its wheat production from 1964 to 1970 entirely because of the green revolution. Also, India poverty levels dropped from 60% to 27%. Therefore, Robert provides a pessimistic tone to Africa in that there are high chances that embracing Green revolution will help to enhance the food security in Africa. Robert states, “it is true that the story Green Revolution is not everywhere a happy one” (Paarlbergs612). The use of these words gives hope to the African population because it brings a positive review that despite failing in some regions, Green revolution might work in Africa because of the dynamism in land ownership. Robert also states that “These precision farming techniques have significantly reduced the agricultural footprint of modern Agriculture” (Paarlbergs618). There is an appeal by Robert to his audience using an optimistic tone that with the enactment of appropriate measures, Africa food security situation could be solved once and for