With the global population expanding at unprecedented rates and famine levels expected to rise preventing food from spoiling is a major concern, there is not enough to store which essential nutrients and minerals are vital to meet the increasing demands of an ever populous global population.
Nutrients play a critical role in both crop yields and in ensuring the health of the livestock producing the food we eat. Cereals need to be fertilized with correct nutrition and fed with the correct quantity of feed and water. Likewise, land affecting pests and diseases had been largely contained through organic farming methods, but are now moving back to conventional methods of farming and preparing food in the traditional way.
The problem with organic food, according to Wednesday’s newspaper, is that while it is good for you it’s not necessarily safe. The newspaper reported that large numbers of foodborne illnesses are now becoming resistant to antibiotics, and some of those illnesses can be fatal. Until the overuse of antibiotics in agriculture is brought under control, the risk of food borne illness will increase.
The Independent newspaper reported that 20 per cent of all babies and 20 per cent of all adults tested for food borne illnesses were found to have either peanut allergy or celiac disease, two autoimmune immune disorders. Niamehars also became increasingly prevalent in the famine stricken regions of Asia. Swiss research discovered that the symptoms of both diseases have become so severe in some areas of African society that they are now called TB struggling Disease.
The report also highlights the increasingly important role that environment will play in controlling these diseases.
‘…the biggest global cause of mortality and disease is poor sanitation paired with lack of personal hygiene. Poor handling and storage of food, clothing and nuisance items like cleaning products, cooking equipment, pesticides and bedding have contributed to a spiralling epidemic of potentially fatal diseases such as Mad Cow Disease and Food King Disease.
With the news of the breadth of disease carried by flies, cocoons and cats coming from all over the world, it begs the question “how is it that flies, cats and mice carry diseases that can be transmitted by their bites?”
Much of the food we eat contains bacteria. Many of these bacteria have been found to cause illness when ingested. So much so that approximately 50 people in the United States are infected every year, becoming highly contagious and, thus, killing nine out of ten people infected with Salmonella or E. coli bacteria.
In addition, insects and rodents are commonly used for protein sources. These animals carry diseases and can transmit them to humans, which can in turn spread human diseases.
This is only a brief look at the role insects, animals and other natural sources have on feeding our world. However, it is an issue that is growing by leaps and bounds as our world becomes more aware of the impending global food crisis due to worldwide population growth and drought.
Abbit farming is the most widely used for raising insects for food. The production of eggs and honey is large for the industry. Beekeeping is another industry that is growing in popularity with the arrival of bees that pollinate our crops. The world supply of honey is in shortage. This is why several Things You Should Know Before You Buy Honey.
Certified organic honey is the highest quality you can buy. However, you have to be aware that there are only a small number of certified organic honey brands in the world.
Food additives such as anti-oxidants, preservatives, hydrogenated fats, artificial sweeteners and sodium benzoate are commonly used in our foods. Although some of these additives are approved by the FDA, many of these additives have been known to irritate the digestive system.
Artificial colors, flavors and other ingredients that detract from the taste of honey are often used as additives. These things are added to our foods with the purpose of prolonging their shelf life or to make them look more appealing.
The most popular methods of beekeeping are beekeeping combined with beekeeping and raising. Beekeeping can be a rewarding hobby, but complicated and can be time consuming. Beekeeping complemented with beekeeping and raising can be the best options for anyone interested in beekeeping, even if you are not necessarily doing the actual beekeeping.
If you are thinking of learning beekeeping, you are going to need to start with a good first impression. This will open your mind to the possibilities of what you might be able to raise bees for your own small business. You may even decide to give it a try after you learn more about beekeeping and the economics behind beekeeping.
About The Author
Helena Eater
How much does the quality of food really matter? If you eat food that tastes good, your life will be better. If you eat food that tastes bad, your life will be worse. The difference between good and evil is partly subjective: what tastes good to me might taste bad to you. The difference is also partly objective: what restaurants I think serve good food might serve lousy food to you. But if we stick to objective measures — measures such as how much weight people gain or lose — we can cut through some of the subjectivity.
