Question

read the excerpt from \say no to gm food.\ these unknown consequences have kept many countries in need of a larger food supply steering clear of importing large amounts of gm food or growing the crops on their soil. kenya, a country with a known food deficit, has banned gm crops entirely. what is the best meaning of \deficit\ in this sentence? inventory process lack issue

Explanation:

The context mentions Kenya as a country in need of a larger food supply and having banned GM crops. "Deficit" in this context relates to a shortage or lack. "Inventory" means stock, "process" is a series of actions, and "issue" is a problem in a general sense. "Lack" fits best as it aligns with the idea of insufficient food supply.

Answer:

lack