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Updated: 8 August 2017
WAF 2017 Conference Singapore, 6 - 7 July, 2017 Raffles City Convention Centre |
Speaker List (in order of appearance):
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| In partnership with the RSIS (S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies) of the Nanyang Technological University, Singapore |
CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS
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SOLVING THE TRIPLE CHALLENGE TO
AGRICULTURE - Trade, New Technologies &
Food Security
One might rightly ask why the three topics of trade, food security and new
technology might be ‘challenges’ for agriculture and by extension food and
fibre production ...... read more...
ConferenceThemes
Agriculture and Food Trade in the New World Order
The world’s ability to feed itself depends on trade in agriculture and food
products. However, changes are afoot in the way global trade is conducted. After
years of growth, global trade is down from its peaks, protectionism is rearing its
ugly head, the WTO has been unable to conclude an agricultural agreement and
even regional trade deals are getting ever more difficult to complete. Much of this
is driven by populism stoked by non-inclusive economic development policy and
political elitism. New strategies are needed to expand the food trade.
Imperatives for Securing the Food Production Base
Governments as well as the private sector will need to play their respective roles
in boosting food production to meet the needs of a growing global population.
This applies most especially to the Asian region which hosts the largest number
of people in the world. Yet, workers are leaving agriculture in the countryside and
moving to industry and services sectors in urban areas. Policy initiatives by
government, as well as financial investments by the private sector across the
supply chain ‘from farm to fork’, will be essential in tackling the challenges.
Technologies to Promote Sustainable Farming and Food Security
Technology can have a catalysing role in ensuring that yields are sufficient given
the negative impacts climate change can have on food production. The
profitability of agriculture, and its sustainability as an economic activity, greatly
depends on the use of appropriate agricultural inputs and innovative policy
measures. As two-thirds of global population are expected to live in urban areas,
foresighted technology will help ensure people have sufficient access to
affordable food in the long-run. Agriculture does not have to be confined to the
ground and in the countryside.
Good Governance, Partnerships and Agricultural Productivity
Assuring food security depends on a convergence of policy and partnership
throughout the system and between different parts of the food chain. Good
governance needs to be a guiding principle - to ensure that farmers are
adequately compensated and motivated; to encourage financing through
partnerships to create collection, distribution and outlets for food production; to
ensure food products can be globally traded and supplied to needy populations;
and finally, to encourage research and development to improve on efficient and
environmentally friendly production.
AGRICULTURE - Trade, New Technologies &
Food Security
One might rightly ask why the three topics of trade, food security and new
technology might be ‘challenges’ for agriculture and by extension food and
fibre production ...... read more...
ConferenceThemes
Agriculture and Food Trade in the New World Order
The world’s ability to feed itself depends on trade in agriculture and food
products. However, changes are afoot in the way global trade is conducted. After
years of growth, global trade is down from its peaks, protectionism is rearing its
ugly head, the WTO has been unable to conclude an agricultural agreement and
even regional trade deals are getting ever more difficult to complete. Much of this
is driven by populism stoked by non-inclusive economic development policy and
political elitism. New strategies are needed to expand the food trade.
Imperatives for Securing the Food Production Base
Governments as well as the private sector will need to play their respective roles
in boosting food production to meet the needs of a growing global population.
This applies most especially to the Asian region which hosts the largest number
of people in the world. Yet, workers are leaving agriculture in the countryside and
moving to industry and services sectors in urban areas. Policy initiatives by
government, as well as financial investments by the private sector across the
supply chain ‘from farm to fork’, will be essential in tackling the challenges.
Technologies to Promote Sustainable Farming and Food Security
Technology can have a catalysing role in ensuring that yields are sufficient given
the negative impacts climate change can have on food production. The
profitability of agriculture, and its sustainability as an economic activity, greatly
depends on the use of appropriate agricultural inputs and innovative policy
measures. As two-thirds of global population are expected to live in urban areas,
foresighted technology will help ensure people have sufficient access to
affordable food in the long-run. Agriculture does not have to be confined to the
ground and in the countryside.
Good Governance, Partnerships and Agricultural Productivity
Assuring food security depends on a convergence of policy and partnership
throughout the system and between different parts of the food chain. Good
governance needs to be a guiding principle - to ensure that farmers are
adequately compensated and motivated; to encourage financing through
partnerships to create collection, distribution and outlets for food production; to
ensure food products can be globally traded and supplied to needy populations;
and finally, to encourage research and development to improve on efficient and
environmentally friendly production.
PROGRAMME OUTLINE
Thursday, 6 July 2017
MORNING: Youth Engagement Sessions
AFTERNOON:
Themes
Friday, 7 July 2017
MORNING:
Themes
Thursday, 6 July 2017
MORNING: Youth Engagement Sessions
AFTERNOON:
Themes
- Agriculture and Food Trade in the New World Order
- Imperatives for Securing the Food Production Base
Friday, 7 July 2017
MORNING:
Themes
- Technologies to Promote Sustainable Farming and Food Security
- Strengthening Partnerships for Farming's Future