Strengthening Cooperation in Farming Sector for Food Security and Sovereignty

Strategic Insights -

The Ministry of Livestock, Agriculture and Fisheries (MGAP) and the Metropolitan Agri-Food Unit (UAM) signed an agreement to strengthen cooperation in production, marketing, innovation, and sustainable food in the framework of World Food Day. The agreement aims to promote the farming sector, which generates over 63,000 jobs and contributes 2% to the country's GDP. The cooperation seeks to improve the food security and sovereignty of the country, emphasizing the importance of agricultural production, particularly in a large part of the territory.

Key Takeaways:

  • The agreement between MGAP and UAM aims to strengthen cooperation in production, marketing, innovation, and sustainable food.
  • The farming sector generates over 63,000 jobs and contributes 2% to the country's GDP.
  • The agreement promotes the importance of agricultural production, particularly in a large part of the territory.
  • The UAM is a strategic partner for Digegra in relation to the marketing chain of products that seek to promote, strengthen, and develop their consumption.
  • The new FerIA chatbot, which informs about seasonal fruits and vegetables, their properties, and ways of consumption, received a good reception and can be developed further.
  • The agreement seeks to improve food security and sovereignty, particularly in a large part of the country.
  • The Minister of Livestock, Agriculture and Fisheries, Matas Carmbula, highlighted the recomposition of dialogue within the institutional team and with public and private actors.
  • The agreement is part of the Food Week and World Food Day, emphasizing the importance of agricultural production for the country's food security and sovereignty.

Statistics:

  • Over 63,000 jobs are generated by the farming sector.
  • The farming sector contributes 2% to the country's GDP.
  • 2% of the GDP is a significant contribution, emphasizing the role of the farming sector in the country's economy.

Sources:

  • "Farm sector protagonist in the country's food security and sovereignty" article from Al Bawaba (Albawaba.com) (October 17, 2022)
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