COVID‐19 puts the spotlight on food insecurity in rural and remote Australia

Australia is a food secure nation that exports 60% of its total production.1 Yet, COVID-19 is having an impact on the ability of rural and remote communities to access sufficient, affordable nutritious food. Australia is not alone in experiencing pockets of food shortages. A recent joint statement from leading international food agencies highlighted the consequences that the restrictions have placed on movement within and between countries,...