Just one country in the world produces all the food it needs

127

0 December 23, 2025 05:51

Food self-sufficiency is the extent to which a country can satisfy its nutritional needs from its own domestic production. But it does not just mean any type of food. It refers to these seven main groups: fruits, vegetables, dairy, fish, meat, plant-based protein and starchy staples. A study conducted this year assessed the self-sufficiency levels of 186 countries and found only one that fulfilled the requirements.

Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub

Visit our website: https://cna.asia
Download our app: https://cna.asia/app

Get our editors’ picks of stories via chat apps:
Telegram: https://cna.asia/telegram
WhatsApp: https://cna.asia/whatsapp

Follow us on these platforms:
https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia
https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia
https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia