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Seasonal cycles promote global hunger

Washington: Most of the world’s hunger doesn’t occur in conflicts or natural disasters but is actually driven by seasonal cycle, according to a new research. The ‘hunger season’ is the time of year when the previous year''s harvest stocks have dwindled, food prices are high, and jobs are scarce, and is oft  ....Read more

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Hunger CauseBy: Meera Swain | Sunday , 5 Jul '09 11:08:49 AM Reply | Forward The news item is very much educative.But it is only with regard to harvest and about the labourers.We assume other occupation around us, particularly the fishing economy.People are depending in the collections though it is not sufficient due to pressure on the nature and population growth.The economy surronding the ocean sources except fisheries are also to be taken into account.Therefore more studies are required forthe seasonal hunger.I am very happy about the upcoming studies re quired for the human welfare.
singhBy: atul | Saturday , 4 Jul '09 10:31:07 AM Reply | Forward The associated poor planning of administration seems to be the real sinner. Why blame nature? At least the Indian Express should avoid writing between the lines
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