The US exports food because farmers get subsidies to produce cheaper than elsewhere.
If they are incentivized, most places can produce enough to feed their populace. And probably don't have to depend upon artificial fertilizer to do so.
And, oh by the way, it will probably do a lot to stabilize the countries as well.
How much do you really know about farming and the food supply train? Do you really believe the productivity of American agriculture stems from government subsidies alone? Or that it is easily replicated elsewhere?
Agribusiness is huge and complex. Getting food from the farm to market requires a massive distribution system. During the Great Depression farmers were dumping their milk and other products.
The high price of fertilizer, gas, and equipment will affect production and distribution and the cost of food. If people consume less because of high prices, demand goes down and so will supply. What’s next, price controls?
How much do you really know about farming and the food supply train? Do you really believe the productivity of American agriculture stems from government subsidies alone? Or that it is easily replicated elsewhere?
Agribusiness is huge and complex. Getting food from the farm to market requires a massive distribution system. During the Great Depression farmers were dumping their milk and other products.
The high price of fertilizer, gas, and equipment will affect production and distribution and the cost of food. If people consume less because of high prices, demand goes down and so will supply. What’s next, price controls?