Enhancing Food Security through Improved Competitiveness: The Impact of Modern Conditions

Abstract

Improving food security is among the most crucial tasks facing a nation's agricultural policy,contributing significantly to economic stability and social cohesion within society. Foodsecurity not only ensures the preservation of necessities for society but also plays a vital rolein safeguarding a country's strategic interests and benefits. The enhancement of food securityprimarily depends on improving the competitiveness of agricultural production and the qualityof imported food products. In modern conditions, various factors influence food security, withcompetitiveness playing a pivotal role. A significant aspect of addressing food securityconcerns is meeting the demand for high-quality food products, which fosters healthy lifestylechoices within society. Therefore, a multifaceted approach to food security is essential. Whileone aspect involves efficient utilization of food markets by consumers, another crucial aspectis meeting the demand for quality food products. In this regard, the production of high-qualityfood products highlights the competitiveness of agriculture and industry. The competitivenessof agriculture and industry relies on several factors, including the adoption of advancedtechnologies, high productivity, and improving product quality. It is important to note thathigh-quality products command higher prices in the market, reflecting consumers' willingnessto pay for superior goods. Thus, competitiveness in terms of price and non-price factorssignificantly influences the improvement of food security. This article explores issues relatedto enhancing food security through the improved competitiveness of agriculture and industry,underscoring the pivotal role they play in achieving food security objectives.