Some feel that countries should produce most of the food that is eaten in their country and import as little as possible. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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the opinion that

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should be self-sufficient in their food production and import as little as possible. Though I grant

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is unrealistic in certain

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, the economic implications are convincing. In most

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, imported foods are simply a luxury but

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belies those nations where imports ensure survival. Some of these

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include populous Southeast Asian nations, and numerous Middle Eastern and African

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. The reasons range from poorly developed infrastructure, little arable soil, and increased vulnerability to natural disasters. Many Asian

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, import and stockpile basic foods

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as rice for potential catastrophes. As agricultural technology develops and allows for crops that require less water, their desperation will lessen but it would be inhumane today to starve citizens in these

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. The above-mentioned scenarios are exceptions; the majority of

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would be better served through vibrant food cultivation and production industries. The economic impact is twofold. First , these industries employ thousands of agricultural and meatpacking workers.

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contribute to the local economy by buying goods and services. Replace them with international meal conglomerates and suddenly they are funding the GDP of another country. A good counter-example to

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would be in South Korea where the vast majority of products are nationally produced and, in fact, were some of the initial, primary sources of income for technology giants like Samsung and LG. In conclusion, except in extreme cases,

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should import fewer food products to better serve their citizenry economically. There will always be a place for a limited range of imports but it should not supersede local production.