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Food is the most basic of human needs, yet hundreds of millions of people around the world do not have enough to eat. This lesson examines the global patterns of food supply and demand, the factors that cause food insecurity, and the large-scale strategies used to increase food production. Understanding these issues is essential for the AQA GCSE Geography exam.
Food production is concentrated in certain regions of the world. The map of global food supply reveals stark inequalities.
These countries produce more food than their populations need and often export the surplus:
| Country/Region | Key Agricultural Products |
|---|---|
| USA | Corn, wheat, soybeans, beef, poultry |
| Brazil | Soybeans, coffee, sugar cane, beef |
| France | Wheat, wine, dairy, sugar beet |
| Australia | Wheat, beef, lamb, wine |
| Canada | Wheat, canola, barley |
| Argentina | Beef, soybeans, wheat |
These countries cannot produce enough food to meet their populations' needs:
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