Many people think that countries should import less food and produce more for their population. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

There is a school of thought that

maximizing

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maximizes

is maximizing

domestic

food

production to meet the population’s demand is what a country should prioritize, and the restriction of exotic

food

consumption is necessary

accordingly

. I do not totally agree with

this

opinion. When it comes to local

food

business, I strongly support promoting these activities for two compelling reasons.

From

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For

nutritional perspective, meats, fruits or vegetables which are produced within consumers’ proximity are generally more beneficial to their health with larger diversity and higher quality of nutrients.

This

is due to the fact that they are normally fresh and do not experience lengthy transporting and preserving period in comparison with similar products imported from oversea regions. From

economic stand point

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an economic standpoint

economic standpoint

,

this

enhancement means the encouragement to a nation’s agricultural and

food

exchange practices. The result would be economic development in many areas, especially in rural and mountainous ones.

However

, my agreement does not cover the limitation of importing

food

from other nations. Individuals would certainly be the beneficiary of the increasing

food

diversity as they could get access to a wider range of tastes if the availability of

food

products from different countries is not restricted. Japan clearly typifies the case. Despite having

arguably global reputation

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the arguably global reputation

an arguably global reputation

of similar dishes, its citizens really enjoy many types of seafood from different countries like Vietnamese shrimps or Brazilian salmon.

In addition

, nations should open their market to outside

food

producers if they demand equal chances to export their agricultural products in the age of globalization.

This

would be attributed to their overall economic progress and

also

be the solution for a potential scenario of having

food

production outweighing consumption domestically. In conclusion, my opinion is not against importing

food but

Accept comma addition

food, but

for reinvigorating the local supply without making any negative effects on the distribution of foreign

food

products to benefit both individuals as well as the economy.