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Title The Seven Deadly Sins Of The Agri-Food Sector In Mexico And How To Nullify Them
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Authors Vargas-Canales, JM; García-Melchor, N; Orozco-Cirilo, S; Camacho-Vera, JH
Title The Seven Deadly Sins Of The Agri-Food Sector In Mexico And How To Nullify Them
Year 2023
Published Agricultura Sociedad Y Desarrollo, 20, 4
Abstract The worldwide agri-food sector is crucial for sustaining life. Similarly, the recent pandemic made it clear that the best way to resist, overcome and adapt to health problems is to maintain a healthy and adequate diet. At the present time, food is derived from an agri-food sector subordinated to a particular economic and technological model. In this analysis, we aim to deepen understanding of the current logic and dynamics of the agri-food sector, in order to propose strategies that will improve food production. Firstly, we assess the importance of the agri-food sector, world demographic trends and their needs, as well as certain problems, for example climate change and its effects. Moreover, we undergo an analysis concerning the way the current use model implies an almost uncontrolled attack against life and resources; for this, we make reference to seven major behavioral defects identified in the agri-food sector. Based on this analogy, we propose some alternatives for the future of the Mexican agri-food sector, in the face of future scenarios of climate change, natural disasters, pandemics, war or conflicts, and economic instability, which we believe will become increasingly constant. In principle, we propose consolidating food self-sufficiency; changes in the technological model, while continuing to employ modern technology; together with a profound reorganization of economic and social systems. Finally, we should emphasize that this transformation will not be easy or peaceful because many economic interests prevail.
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