A team of scientists from Universities Gettingen and Edinburgh Analyzed Food self -control from 186 countries around the world. They divided the types of food into 7 groups to check which countries produce a sufficient amount for their own consumption, without import from the line. Only one of the analyzed countries can independently up to 7 groups, and the most curious that this is not the great world power.
Happy country Guyana Yes, it is true that there are great forces, such as ChinaWhich are simply rear, from 6 of 7 groups of independent position of covered products. Also Vietnam This is in second place.
As for Spain, it is true that we are self -sufficient in many aspects, although We need to improve someOf course, even an improvement, sometimes food composure is not impossible, and it is necessary to import it. Two things can happen here: to have commercial relations with many countries or have one partner. The study also noted that there are many countries that have only a commercial partner, so the slightest weakness in these connections can be a severe blow. There is much improvement, but this is not easy.
What were 7 food groups?
7 food products that were analyzed in this study fruits, vegetables, dairy products, fish, meat, legumes, nuts and seeds (Three – one group), and The main products with starch.
Production capacities of each country were checked and taking into account its population and its demand for foodIt was calculated if they can achieve food self -esteem in each of these groups.
As we have already seen, alone Guyana This will achieve 100 % food self -esteem in all groups. China and Vietnam reach 6. They are absent lacticThe field thus, it is clear that more than 90 % of the population in both countries intolerance to lactose. They are not adapted to her.
Further it was clear that only 1 of 7 countries He had more than 5 covered groups. This is a case of Spain. We would not have enough food self Fish and main products with starchA good part is that at least 40 % of needs are considered in this aspect. Do not import a lot.
Finally, there are 6 countries in which none of the 7 groups covers. This is about Afghanistan, United Arab Emirates, Iraq, Macau, Qatar and YemenAll of them are completely dependent on imports.
The flow of food is complex
In Spain, we only need to import fish and food with starch. However, We import all types of foodThis field is due to two reasons. On the one hand in which there are specific products that cannot arise here. For example, we have good seed production. On the other hand, if we want Chia seedsIt is necessary to bring them from Latin America.
On the other hand, products are often imported from other countries Only for economic purposesThe field is very clear with a real example that the former member of the FAO is saying Jose Korinas In his book Rambo in echocideHe notes the field that several years ago news was published about the collision of two trucks on the border of Spain with France. One went from Spain to France, and the other made the opposite tour. Both were loaded with goods that were scattered all over the asphalt. When emergency services and some curious services were approaching, they only saw tomatoes on the road. Trucks carried and brought tomatoes.
He seemed scandalous. If we have the opportunity to export the product, we do not need to import them. Nevertheless, he says in the book that when he commented with his friend, an economist, he told him that this is good because it was so Gross attracting internal products (GDP)You need to buy and sell a lot at an economic level. Unfortunately, At the environmental level, this is terribleWith transport, greenhouse gases are emitted, which are not needed for practical purposes.
Nevertheless, although it is important not to fall into bankruptcy, it is also important to analyze such research. Understand what cards we should play. Even if we need to play letters abroad, we must try to have several options. If not, the insane billionaire can go to manage your main commercial partner and suddenly impose unattainable conditions. As well as a hypothetical situation, of course.
Source: Hiper Textual
