International agro-industrial forum is opening
// Moscow, VDNH, 57 pavilion
Date: 9-10 oct 2019
Customer: Ministry of agriculture of the Russian Federation
The first international agro-industrial forum was held in Moscow as part of the week of agro-industrial complex.
By 2050, the world population will reach 9.6 billion people. The food and agriculture organization of the United Nations (FAO) predicts that the agricultural industry will have to produce 70% more food than it is now, and will be able to use only 5% more land.
Sustainable nutrition for a growing population will require significant transformations in the global food system. The world will have to adopt new strategies to sustainably increase agricultural production. Meeting this challenge will require a significant increase in investment, innovation and cooperation among all stakeholders.
A special place in agricultural production is given to the development of the green brand as a global food trend. The potential of Russia in the field of production of environmentally friendly and organic products allows us to talk about the opportunities for our country to become one of the world leaders in this market in the medium term.
Another sign of quality in the global food market can be regional brands-products whose uniqueness has been tested by history. Goods with an indication of their place of origin have a high degree of trust, which is determined by the reputation of the country of origin. They are easier to differentiate among the mass of analogues in the world market, such brands stimulate sales.
The main task of the IAIF` 2019 sessions is to provide as much information as possible and answer specific questions about how Russia is implementing the strategy for the development of domestic agriculture in response to global challenges.
The Forum's discussions are not only about the achievements of today, but also about the future – discussion and assessment of the global prospects for food, which should be pursued by the national agricultural policy and the food system.
