“In a world marked by so many crises, from climate change to food insecurity, our agricultural and food systems must adapt and evolve to become more resilient, equitable and sustainable, and science and innovation are our strongest allies in this endeavour.” Dr. confirmed. Özkar Ukros, Deputy Minister of State, at the Regional Science and Innovation Week for Europe and Central Asia of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
The Deputy State Minister spoke about Hungary’s commitment to research and technology development, as well as the fact that our country is very focused on precision agriculture and the digitalization of agri-food systems, thanks to which we have more and better quality data at our disposal. Which leads to reducing production risks and the environmental footprint of agricultural production, and increasing efficiency and competitiveness at the same time.
Dr. Özkar Okros emphasized that it is clear that we have reached the limits of our current systems, and that the environmental, demographic and social challenges are stronger and more complex, so the only option is to try to meet the nutritional needs of the future in a safe way. In a sustainable way on a new basis with new solutions. Therefore, an honest and courageous dialogue between science, innovation and policy is a key issue in order to make responsible and effective decisions about the future of food systems.
