There simply isn’t enough food to feed the world’s growing population
While there are many legitimate causes of global hunger, a global shortage of food is not one of them. Organizations such as the UN’s World Food Program have proven that the world…
Broken food systems prevent people from getting the nutrition they need
If the world produces enough food to feed its entire population, then why do approximately 1 in 9 people go hungry? Broadly speaking, it’s because the food systems in areas with high…
Ending hunger simply means ensuring that people have enough to eat
Hunger is not just about having enough food; it also involves having the right balance in the type of food we eat so that we get the right combination of nutrients and…
Fact: sometimes there’s enough food in an area, but people still can’t access it
This is another key global hunger myth: Hunger can happen in a community where plenty of food is available. We’ve seen this happen in light of COVID-19-related job and livelihood losses, as…
Hunger is caused by natural disasters and is therefore beyond our control
While natural disasters contribute to hunger levels, food is always available to those who can afford it. Millions of the world’s economically poorest and most vulnerable to shocks live on the edge…
Fact: high-income countries must honour their commitments to climate justice
Climate change is one of the biggest contributors to hunger rates today. Climate change is also a man-made phenomenon. The effects of climate change on our global food systems cannot be reversed.…
Cows have four stomachs
Cows actually have one stomach with four parts. A cow’s stomach is made up of four compartments that help them digest their food: the rumen, the reticulum, the omasum, and the abomasum.…
Cows are the largest producers of greenhouse gas emissions
Agriculture as a whole makes up only nine percent of total greenhouse gas emissions. Even though agriculture is not the largest contributor, agriculturalists and researchers alike are working to find ways to…
Any female cow can be a dairy cow
While it is true that cow refers to cattle that is female, not every cow can be a milking cow. A milking cow is typically one of a few different breeds (i.e.…
Milking cows is harmful to them
Much like humans, when a cow has a calf, they begin producing milk. The milk not only supplies the new baby calf with their nutrients, but they will produce enough milk for…
