Louise Fresco: We need to feed the whole world

The video discusses the significance of bread as a staple food, tracing its historical roots and evolution through the Industrial Revolution. It highlights the impact of modern agriculture on food availability and the challenges of mass production, such as obesity and environmental degradation. The speaker advocates for a balanced approach to agriculture, combining science and regional food systems, to address global food needs while respecting traditional practices. The importance of understanding the food chain and respecting farmers is emphasized, with a call for integrated food policies.

What is one reason people might prefer handmade whole-meal bread over supermarket white bread?

• It is more widely available.

• It is associated with authenticity and tradition.

• It has a longer shelf life.

• It is cheaper.

How did the Industrial Revolution impact food production?

• It led to the decline of supermarkets.

• It decreased food availability.

• It increased food production through mechanization.

• It made food more expensive.

What is a modern association with bread that is considered strange?

• Bread is linked to obesity.

• Bread is exclusively homemade.

• Bread is only eaten in rural areas.

• Bread is no longer a staple food.

What is one environmental cost of large-scale agriculture?

• Destruction of landscapes.

• Reduction in food variety.

• Improved water quality.

• Increased biodiversity.

Why is small-scale farming not considered a viable solution for global food production?

• It is only suitable for tropical climates.

• It is too expensive for consumers.

• It cannot meet the food demands of urban populations.

• It requires too much technology.

What is a key driver for the need to increase world food production?

• Decline in cereal prices.

• Decreasing global population.

• Rising demand for meat in Asia.

• Increased availability of local markets.

What is one proposed solution for sustainable agriculture?

• Reducing the variety of crops grown.

• Relying solely on small-scale farms.

• Eliminating all mechanization.

• Increasing the use of biotechnology.

What role does science play in the proposed agricultural solutions?

• Science is unnecessary for traditional farming.

• Science should be minimized to reduce costs.

• Science should focus only on livestock.

• Science should be increased to improve production control.

What is the speaker's view on the relationship between food and respect?

• Food is merely a source of nutrients.

• Food should be respected as a vital resource.

• Food is only important for its economic value.

• Food should be produced locally at all costs.

What does the speaker suggest individuals do to better understand their food chain?

• Avoid eating bread altogether.

• Visit farms and talk to farmers.

• Only buy food from supermarkets.

• Focus on eating imported foods.