Global Conflicts and Food Security: Bridging the Gendered Divides through Innovative Technologies

Around 795 million individuals, including approximately one-ninth of the global population, experience undernourishment. This sickness is prevalent in less developed countries and isolated areas. The rapid development and progression of emerging technology can efficiently address the four components of food security. The large-scale, mostly male outmigration has caused a shift in the agriculture sector. On the one hand, the gendered nature of agricultural work might result from replacing the migrant members' previous tasks with those in the household who remain primarily female and have children. Food (in)security and migration have many components, and migration offers opportunities and concerns for food security. For nations to grow more robust regarding food security, hunger, and management of water resources, gender-sensitive design is essential. Also, the application of genetic modification, methods for improving soil fertility, and modern irrigation technology might significantly increase the availability of food. Employing post-harvest and agro-processing technology can enhance the accessibility of food.

In this particular situation, a viable option is to provide technical support to female farmers engaged in sustainable agriculture by promoting affordable and readily accessible technologies, with tailored training initiatives. The strategy emphasizes the significance of optimizing resource allocation and diversifying the variety of crops grown, which can help women reduce risks and improve household nutrition. Within the realm of international development efforts centered around agriculture, known as Agriculture for Development (A4D), there is an increasing recognition that attaining sustainable agriculture requires tackling gender-influenced power dynamics. The historical presence of gender inequality has impeded the progress of creating food systems that are both inclusive and sustainable. This challenge endures in the current era. Concurrently, gender is gaining increasing visibility and being actively debated in connection with A4D.