World Food: Production and Use

Global Food Systems

A comprehensive overview of global food production, distribution, and consumption, examining how agriculture meets human nutritional needs around the world. The book explores farming systems, crop and livestock production, environmental influences, food utilization, and food security challenges. By connecting agriculture, nutrition, and culture, it provides a broad understanding of how food is produced and used across diverse regions and climates.

Key Features

• Comprehensive introduction to world food systems
• Examines global food production and consumption
• Covers crop, livestock, and fish production
• Discusses human nutrition and dietary needs
• Compares farming systems across different regions
• Explores the influence of climate, soil, water, and culture
• Addresses food security and increasing food supplies
• Includes discussion of genetically modified organisms (GMOs)
• Useful for agriculture, food science, and international development studies