TOPIC:
Some people believe that countries should produce food to feed their population themselves and import as little as possible. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
IDEAS:
I. Introduction
- The idea that countries should prioritize domestic food production over imports
- The personal stance on this issue
II. Arguments in favor of domestic food production
- The potential for domestic food production to provide greater food security or self-sufficiency
- The potential for domestic food production to support local agriculture or rural communities
- The potential for domestic food production to reduce reliance on foreign sources or geopolitical vulnerabilities
III. Arguments against domestic food production as the sole or primary approach
- The potential for domestic food production to be limited by factors such as climate, soil, or resources
- The potential for domestic food production to be less efficient or cost-effective than imports
- The potential for domestic food production to lead to trade barriers or protectionism
- The potential for domestic food production to limit access to diverse or specialized foods
IV. The role of imports in a country’s food system
- The potential for imports to complement domestic food production and provide access to certain foods or technologies
- The potential for imports to contribute to a more efficient or cost-effective food system
- The potential for imports to support international trade or relationships
V. Conclusion
- Recap of main points and personal stance on the issue
- The complexity of the factors influencing a country’s approach to food production and the importance of considering multiple perspectives and approaches, including the role of imports.