Moreover, the food gap the difference between production and demand for food could more than double in the developing world during the next 25 years, increasing dependence on imports from developed countries. The authors note that humanity is entering an era of volatility in the world food situation. A number of factors such as low grain stocks, growing water scarcity, weather fluctuations, and civil strife could lead to larger fluctuations in food availability and access in various regions and countries around the world, making the poor even more vulnerable to hunger than they are now. Research and policy should also be designed to help farmers, communities, and governments better cope with the greater risks likely to face them in coming years.
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