PM asks G20 to take up global food security task
Says India promoting natural farming as well as technology-enabled farming; In the Global South, agriculture accounts for 30% of the GDP, and over 60% of jobs
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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday urged Agriculture Ministers from the G20 nations to deliberate on how to undertake collective action to achieve global food security. In his virtual address to the G20 Agriculture Ministers’ meet, Modi said that ways must be found to build sustainable and inclusive food systems, focused on marginal farmers.
“We must find ways to strengthen global fertiliser supply chains. At the same time, adopt agricultural practices for better soil health, crop health and yield. Traditional practices from different parts of the world may inspire us to develop alternatives for regenerative agriculture,” he said.
The Prime Minister emphasised on empowering farmers with innovation and digital technology.
“We must also make solutions affordable for small and marginal farmers in the Global South. There is also an urgent need to reduce agricultural and food waste, and instead, invest in creating wealth from waste.”
In the Global South, agriculture accounts for almost 30 per cent of the GDP, and over 60 per cent of jobs, Modi noted.
