The Global Food System comprises of a number of stakeholders as well as data - consumers, producers, economics, trade agreements, financial transactions, demand data, supply data, forecasting models, climatology, large and small-scale farms, politics, distribution systems etc. How do all of these correlate in a useful manner and show results? This is not possible with traditional scientific methodologies and technologies as there is a robust volume of complex data available. Rather, there’s a need for Big Data Analytics that will help in following areas:
- Measurement of poverty and hunger levels
- Improve aspects of how we feed and eat
- Food policy actions, etc.
Therefore, we need to invest in larger data warehouses which will provide the backbone for big data analysis of local, regional, national and ultimately, the global food system.
To know more, please read the following article by Hari Pulapaka, Executive Chef and Co-Owner, Cress Restaurant, at The Hufffington Post: