In spite of the advances made in agriculture, many people around the world still go hungry. Why is this the case? What can be done about this problem?

Even though the agriculture industry has been dramatically improved over the past decades in terms of cost and efficiency, there are still

countries

in the world where people go to bed with an empty stomach. I reckon that the main factor contributing to

this

issue is poverty which has (been?) entrenched in

countries

with underdeveloped economies. To live and prosper, citizens of any country should be able to receive a proper

education

. Having an

education

gives extensive opportunities to find a job that will help to satisfy at least basic needs and get a shelter to live in. Well-educated workers that are able to fill qualified job positions provide a required basis for the economy to develop.

Thus

, the

governments

of the

countries

where people are suffering from hunger should primarily focus on providing a decent

education

so that citizens are able to have food on the table utilizing their professional skills. Having good

education

programs, universities and training centres is definitely an effective measure, but it cannot be implemented instantly. If

governments

had focused on

this

option only

then

it would have been less efficient than a holistic approach. Take hi-tech farming methods as an example. Most underdeveloped

countries

don't have these methods at hand and mostly use manual labour and obsolete farming methods. With these modern advancements in agriculture crop yields could be easily doubled. Given that,

governments

should consider buying these techs from developed

countries

to improve the operational efficiency of their farming industry. Other possible measures might include introducing various subsidies and programs by both local

governments

and international charities that will help those citizens who are the most in need. On balance, resolving

such

a pressing issue as hunger requires collaboration from both

governments

and international charities. It's important to take steps as soon as possible so that every human on the planet could have food on the table and other very basic needs satisfied.