Problem
Seasonal fluctuations in food production
Other Names:
Short duration of growing seasonSeasonal variability in food supplies
Weather-induced fluctuations in agriculture
Seasonally determined diets
Fluctuation in availability of food
Nature:
Typically from around June to October, this period is also commonly referred to as the 'hunger season' or the 'lean season'. The availability of food varies from season to season and may be severely affected by the weather, especially when this gives rise to floods, heat waves (droughts), and cold spells. Environmental degradation can increase vulnerability to these effects. The growing dependence on a limited number of crop varieties over large areas may amplify the effects of weather and pest damage. Climate change increases the risk whilst raising the challenge of accurate forecasting.
Fluctuations in food production can cause transitory hunger at local levels and impact the global food markets.
Broader Problems:
Agricultural risksSeasonal fluctuationsInstability of production of food and live animals Narrower Problems:
Weather as a factor in animal disease Related Problems:
Ice damage to treesAgricultural fraud Aggravates:
Seasonal unemploymentSeasonal malnutritionUnbalanced family dietsNutritional deficienciesInstability of food pricesExcessive mobility of village populationsFluctuating agricultural products marketsLimitations on capital development in rural areasFood insecurity Hunger Strategies:
Monitoring food securityProviding agricultural aid to developing countriesAccumulating global food stocksProviding food aidEducating in nutritionLengthening duration of growing seasonReducing seasonal variability in food suppliesReducing incidence of seasonal malnutrition Web Page(s):
FAO: Hunger PortalSubject(s):
Agriculture, Fisheries → AgricultureAgriculture, Fisheries → Cultivation
Amenities → Food
Climatology → Climatology
Commerce → Purchasing, supplying
Health Care → Nutrition
Industry → Production
Meteorology → Meteorology
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
D: Detailed problems Date of last update
23.07.2019 – 20:02 CEST