Agri Vision 2011 hosts dialogue for future global food strategy
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
Several enabling factors essential to feeding the world of 2050 sustainably were
identified in two days of lively debate between a broad spectrum of stakeholders
in the agri-business value chains at Agri Vision 2011. The factors include
sustainable intensification, decoupling productivity from environmental impact,
enabling rural entrepreneurs, broad partnerships, system transformation and
greater investment in research. Agri Vision 2011 was the sixth in the biennial
series of multi-stakeholder agri-business conferences organised by Nutreco
together with Rabobank.
Based on the theme 'Beyond Boundaries', Agri Vision 2011 followed on from Agri
Vision 2009 where delegates expressed the clear belief that it will be possible
to feed nine billion people sustainably in 2050. Agri Vision 2011 explored how
that can be done and identified factors for success and provided reasons for
optimism. The presenters approached the objectives from different positions in
the agriculture industry, from different parts of the world and even from
outside of agriculture, highlighting the dilemmas facing the industry in its
quest to feed nine billion people sustainably by 2050. They discussed options
and opportunities, moving through perceived boundaries and heard from companies
that have done so. Together they identified several enabling factors, such as
sustainable intensification, water management, broad partnerships and
communicating and sharing knowledge. The idea of communicating with consumers
and other stakeholders via social media prompted lively debate that extended to
the conference Twitter board.
Wout Dekker, Nutreco CEO: "When we organised the first Agri Vision in 2000 not
many people fully appreciated the coming challenge in food production. Now
everyone is aware of the challenge and the issues. Through the course of the
conference we heard of shining examples from companies such as Unilever working
directly with the farmers that produce our food and John Deere Water, reducing
inputs while increasing yields. Three clear needs were identified; investment in
research to increase agricultural productivity while decreasing environmental
impact, commitment from governments and that we must ensure the farmers share in
the benefit. Without farmers we cannot meet the challenge of feeding nine
billion people in 2050."
Berry Marttin, member of the Executive Board of Rabobank, Chairman of Rabobank
International's Rural & Retail operations and keynote speaker at the conference
adds: "For a long time, the players in the value chain have not sufficiently
recognised the role farmers play in the chain. Now, as they face scarcity in
primary producing, the players in the value chain must use all their charms to
encourage the farmers to work with them. We expect that farmers will
increasingly embrace the role of rural entrepreneurs, both as the key link in
the value chain and as the primary producers who will ensure sustainable primary
production until 2050."
Agri Vision 2011 was the sixth in the biennial series of multi-stakeholder agri-
business conferences organised by Nutreco together with Rabobank. Nutreco has
organised the alternating multi stakeholder business conferences AquaVision and
Agri Vision since 1996. Agri Vision 2011 attracted 375 delegates from 37
countries. The international character of the conference was further confirmed
as more than 100 delegates came from outside Europe. Agri Vision 2011 ran from
21 to 23 June in Noordwijk aan Zee in the Netherlands. Nutreco is now preparing
ideas for AquaVision 2012 and Agri Vision 2013.
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Nutreco
Nutreco is a global leader in animal nutrition and fish feed. Our advanced feed
solutions are at the origin of food for millions of consumers worldwide.
Quality, innovation and sustainability are guiding principles, embedded in the
Nutreco culture from research and raw material procurement to products and
services for agriculture and aquaculture. Experience across 100 years brings
Nutreco a rich heritage of knowledge and experience for building its future.
Nutreco employs about 10,000 people in 30 countries, with sales in 80 countries.
Nutreco is listed on the NYSE Euronext stock exchange in Amsterdam with annual
revenues of EUR 4.9 billion in 2010.
www.nutreco.com
www.agrivision.com
Rabobank
Rabobank Group is an international full-range financial services provider
founded on cooperative principles serving approximately 10 million clients
worldwide. We are a global leader in Food and Agri financing and in
sustainability-oriented banking. Next to 143 independent local banks and a
central organisation in the Netherlands, the Group comprises a large number of
specialised international offices and subsidiaries in 48 countries. The Rabobank
Group has the highest credit rating (AAA), awarded by the well-known
international rating agencies Moody's and Standard & Poor's. In terms of Tier 1
Capital, the organisation is among the world's fifteen largest financial
institutions. Food & Agribusiness is the international prime focus of the
Rabobank Group.
www.rabobank.com
For more information:
Jurgen Pullens, Director Investor Relations and Corporate Communication, Nutreco
Telephone: +31 (0)33 422 6134
E-mail :jurgen.pullens(at)nutreco.com
The full press release is attached in the pdf below
Agri Vision 2011:
http://hugin.info/133565/R/1525969/461770.pdf
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