Summary
This panel explores food security as a pillar of resilience, industry, and sovereignty, emphasizing smarter investments, better data, and innovative technologies. The discussion covers challenges like climate change and import dependency, along with opportunities in youth entrepreneurship and balanced global trade, highlighting the UAE's strategic approach.
Key Takeaways
- Address excessive imports through strategic import substitution.
- Empower youth agro-entrepreneurs with fair access and opportunities.
- Balance food self-sufficiency with global trade realities.
- Prioritize technology for circularity and resource minimization.
- Drive efficiencies through data, connectivity, and supply chain optimization.
Challenges & Opportunities in Food Security
“The balance is not to focus on being immediately self sufficient. The balance is building the balance in trade, enabling the local farmers, providing market access to the local domestic market.”
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