a) The term refers to the less developed countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America.

b) discourage farmers from increasing production as some of the products are unable to reach the markets.

c) c) Most farmers have neglected the growing of drought resistant crops like  which withstand harsh climate conditions.

d)   instability has prevented people from concentrating on food production because of insecurity.

e)   pandemic has led many deaths among the economically productive workforce.