Quote from: Out of mind on Today at 05:10:07 AM

It would be good if the government takes steps to distribute food. If the government pays well to the farmers in the agriculture sector, then surely the food producers will be able to produce food. Moreover, if the government supports them financially, there will be improvement in agriculture and food shortage will be eliminated. Moreover, the government should take more steps to provide farmers with seeds, fertilizers, and irrigation to grow crops, only then it is possible to eliminate food shortage. If a government takes all these steps for its country in the field of agriculture, then surely the country will not lack food and can prosper.

It's not about the difficulty of food production; it's a matter of market monopoly. Increasing production won't address the pricing issue because the core problem lies in a market controlled by a single entity. What usually occurs are threats and strong trade politics when a monopoly is in play. Anyone attempting to challenge this monopoly's existence will be swiftly dealt with by the market dominator, by any means necessary.

The government should intervene in the market by providing subsidized food to prevent market abuse. They can also become the primary supplier of food to the public at fair prices. When trade competition thrives, a nation's economy flourishes. Thus, to confront a monopoly, the essential step is to nurture new competitors, starting with strong legal backing from the government.