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Fsn 316: Food Security Economics And Policy Question Paper

Fsn 316: Food Security Economics And Policy

Course:Bachelors Of Science In Food Science And Nutrition |Bachelors Of Science In Science Operations Management| Bachelors Of Science In Agricultural Education And Extension

Institution: University Of Eldoret question papers

Exam Year:2016

UNIVERSITY OF ELDORET
MAIN CAMPUS
MAIN EXAMINATION
BACHELORS OF SCIENCE IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
BACHELORS OF SCIENCE IN SCIENCE OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
BACHELORS OF. SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION AND EXTENSION

COURSE TITLE: FOOD SECURITY ECONOMICS AND POLICY
COURSE CODE: FDN 316
SECTION A:60 MARKS
Answer ALL questions in this section
1.(a) Define:
Food security
World hunger
b) Critique the adoption of genetically modified food technology as a solution to food insecurity in Kenya(8marks)
c) State FIVE key lessons that Kenya can get from other countries regarding agricultural modernization. (5marks)
d) Discuss FIVE key approaches that can be used for the modernization of Kenya's agricultural sector. (5marks)
2. (a)A competing paradox exists between environmental conservation and agricultural production . Discuss the extent to which this statement is true (10Mks)
b) Kenya , like other developing countries continues to face the challenge of food insecurity.propose FIVE Measures that Can be taken to ameliorate this situation (10mks)
3(a) Explain any FIVE roles of information to planning for food security. (5mks)
(b) Discuss any FIVE Consequences of information systems to food security.(5mks)
(C) Explain any FIVE challenges to the successful implementation of information systems and early warning systems. (10mks)

SECTION B:40MARKS
Answer TWO questions from this section
Question FOUR is compulsory,answer ANY other ONE Question
4.(a) Differentiate between the following:
Chronic and transitory food security (2mks)
Right to food and safety nets(2mks)
(b) Explain any FOUR reasons for the seasonal food insecurity (4mks)
(c) Discuss the FOUR dimensions of food security (12mks)
5(a) Account for any FIVE reasons why development is impossible without the elimination of food insecurity and hunger (10mks)
(b) Discuss any FIVE regional initiative undertaken to ensuring food security and freedom from hunger in the Horn of Africa region (10mks)
6. Food insecurity and hunger are growing concerns in the 21 century . Discuss any FIVE Measures that could be put in place to reserve this trend. (20mks)

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