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Food security teaching activities

Exploring global food security (LS/US) : Students investigate the extent of the problem of food insecurity in the world and what Australia is doing to address food insecurity.
Food security in San Agustin, Philippines (U/Sec) : Students analyse data and evaluate the impact of the San Agustin Integrated Agro-Forestry and Livestock Project on living conditions in San Agustin.
Integrated Pest Management in Indonesia (U/Sec) : Students explore the benefits of the Integrated Pest Management approach.
Local pests and pest management (LS) : Students apply field learning techniques to their own situation and contrast this to Farmers Field Schools in Indonesia.
Thriving on fish feed (UP/LS) : Students will consider aspects of the fish-feed project in order to appreciate its value to rural communities.
Understanding food insecurity (MP/UP) : Students understand some of the reasons why people are unable to get enough to eat.
Food security: Prawns the global delicacy (LS) : Should we eat prawns?

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Read about poverty reduction and food security and then try the Quiz: Food for All

Read the case study Thriving on fish feed and then complete an online crossword to check your understanding of the key points.

Join an online project to find out how your food choices can make a difference.
Online project: Getting your Teeth into Food Issues

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