Study Mission to a Nonmember Country on Innovative Technologies for Food Security

According to the UN FAO, in 2023, 2.33 billion people, an estimated 28.9% of the global population, were moderately or severely food insecure. Innovative technologies can increase production and distribution. Precision agriculture includes using GPS, IoT sensors, drones, and AI to monitor crop health, soil quality, and resource usage, while reducing waste, improving yields, and allowing farmers to make data-driven decisions. However, these innovative technologies have not yet disseminated widely in APO members due to a lack of resources, knowledge, and infrastructure.

With limited farming area, the Netherlands utilizes advanced agricultural technologies for efficient, sustainable food production. It optimizes crop growth through precision agriculture and minimizes water and fertilizer use. Vertical farming and controlled-environment agriculture allow crop growth indoors.

This study mission to the Netherlands will give participants opportunities to view such innovative technologies and how they positively affect food security.

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