Africans are short of food and grow sesame seeds instead of cereals
Preface. Africa, this mysterious and rich continent, is full of unique cultures and traditions. However, we often hear about Africans not having enough to eat, and it makes us wonder why Africans don't grow staple foods like rice and maize, but grow a lot of sesame seedsThis article will attempt to answer this question and ** the current living conditions of Africans.
Africans are dedicated to growing sesame seeds.
Sesame seeds are widely considered an important crop in Africa, and their cultivation dates back to ancient times. Not only are sesame seeds highly nutritious, they are also considered mascots and symbols of gods in many African cultures. Not only are sesame seeds edible, Africans also use them as offerings and decorations to pay their respects and pray for the blessings of the gods. In addition, Africa's climate and soil conditions are ideal for growing sesame seeds, and many areas have fertile soils, which provide favorable conditions for high sesame yields. Growing sesame seeds not only meets the food needs of Africans, but also increases incomes and improves living standards. With the development of globalization, African countries have begun to take advantage of these resources to earn foreign exchange by planting and exporting crops such as sesame seeds, and further improve the living standards of their people.
However, despite the fact that growing sesame seeds has become a way for Africans to earn an income and improve their lives, many people still face not having enough to eat. Sesame seeds, as an oil crop, do not provide enough basic food. So why don't Africans choose staple crops like rice and maize?
They don't even have enough to eat, so why don't they grow rice and corn?
The African continent is a vast continent with abundant natural resources, fertile land, a pleasant climate and a wide variety of crops. Despite this, Africans are not optimistic about rice and maize cultivation. This is because rice and maize require a lot of water, which is not abundant in many parts of Africa. In contrast, sesame seeds require less water and can be grown in the climate and soil conditions of most African countries. In addition, as urbanization accelerates in Africa, rural populations are declining and large tracts of farmland remain idle for long periods of time, leading to a further decline in agricultural production. At the same time, the increase in urban population has led to a significant increase in the demand for food, exacerbating the problem of food shortage.
On the other hand, African countries are too dependent on commodity exports and have fragile economic structures that are unable to cope with natural disasters, market volatility and other risks. This economic structure has made agricultural production and food** more fragile in African countries, leading to a growing hunger problem. In addition, political corruption, social injustice, war and conflict have left large numbers of people uprooted from their homes, deprived of their basic means of subsistence and threatened with hunger and malnutrition.
The inert mentality of Africans.
To understand the reasons behind Africans choosing to grow sesame seeds, we must recognize that Africa has been labelled for a long time"Poverty"、"Backward"with"Inert"tags. The period of colonial rule left a deep imprint on the minds of Africans, and the way of education and cultural transmission influenced the way of thinking of Africans to a certain extent. At the same time, African cultural traditions emphasize the importance of family and community, as well as harmony between people. These factors may have contributed to Africans being conservative about change.
However, despite this inert thinking, it is undeniable that Africans are also trying to improve their situation. Growing sesame seeds is a way for them to take advantage of natural resources and geographical advantages to develop their agricultural industry, and although it does not solve all their problems, it provides them with additional income and opportunities to improve their lives.
In general, Africans choose to grow sesame seeds instead of rice and maize, not because they don't know the importance of the latter, but because they are limited by a number of factors. In order to solve the problem of feeding Africans, it is necessary to comprehensively analyze the resource conditions, economic structure, water resources and other factors, and adopt practical measures to help the African people get rid of poverty and improve their living standards.