Food supply

Cabinet officials

WTO Director-General Urges G20 Agriculture Ministers to Act Against Food Shortages

At a critical moment during the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Trade Organization's Director-General, Roberto Azevedo, has emphasized the need for collective action to prevent unintended food shortages. In a virtual meeting with G20 agriculture ministers on 21 April, Azevedo underscored the importance of safeguarding global food security and

Cabinet officials

EU Agriculture Ministers Unite to Mitigate COVID-19 Impacts on Food Supply Chain

Minister of Agriculture Andrius Palionis has been actively engaging with European Commissioner for Agriculture Janusz Wojciechowski to address the effects of quarantine on agriculture and ensure a sustainable food supply chain. Following a joint statement from 27 EU ministers, Palionis pressed the Commissioner to activate market regulation measures, including private