A global agriculture, food, and nutrition thought leader says the coronavirus pandemic has amplified food security challenges around the world.
Ertharin Cousin says there are several changes that need to be made to address hunger and improve food systems.
“Investments in research and innovation including adequate public and private sector financing to commercialize adoption and scale of innovations across all food supply chains,” she says. “Transforming to a more resilient and sustainable food system requires innovations which must support advancements from soil conservation through ag tech, including digital and biotech, ensuring improved seeds, crop protection, logistics, warehousing, distribution systems, plus institutional purchasing practices.”
Cousin, speaking during the 2021 agricultural symposium by the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, said agricultural policy will be required at global, national, and regional levels.
