The Arab Organization for Agricultural Development (AOAD), in cooperation with the Union of Arab Chambers (UAC), the Union of Arab Banks (UAB), GreenHub & EGYZONE, and under the auspices of the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States, is organizing the Food Security Forum and Exhibition under the slogan "Arab-European Partnership in Food Security", during the period from 2 to 4 February 2025 at the Egypt Center. International Exhibitions, Cairo – Egypt, within the framework of the Arab Program for the Sustainability of Food Security.

The similarities and common challenges between the Arab and European agricultural sectors are a strong starting point for an effective partnership. In general, the agricultural sector in Europe has many advantages that make it an important and attractive sector for investors, thanks to the long agricultural heritage that has contributed to the development of advanced agricultural techniques and the acquisition of the necessary expertise to achieve productivity and quality.

Europe has an integrated infrastructure that supports the agricultural sector, including modern technology and advanced agricultural equipment. In addition, the European internal market offers excellent opportunities for marketing agricultural products, as well as export possibilities to international markets. Europe has great potential to meet the growing demand for organic products, thanks to soil fertility and the growing nature of interest in sustainable agricultural practices.

Arab countries and Europe share a common interest in enhancing production capacity and achieving food security for their citizens, thus contributing to strengthening joint Arab-European food security. Such mutual agricultural cooperation can be represented in several areas, including:

· Exchange of experiences and technology in areas such as crop cultivation, agricultural water management, and the use of modern technologies in agriculture.

· Trade cooperation in agricultural equipment and technology.

· Organizing joint training programs for farmers and researchers in the field of agriculture, in addition to exchanging scientific and technical experiences through scientific visits and seminars.

· Developing joint investments in agriculture and food processing and attracting funding for these projects.

· Enhancing trade in agricultural products.

· Strengthen cooperation in agricultural research and development, leading to the development of more sustainable techniques and practices in agriculture.

 

Topics

· Trade and exchange of experiences in field crops and horticulture (such as cereals, olives, citrus, apples...).

· Food industry.

· Trade and exchange of experiences in dairy and meat products (e.g. cattle, sheep, goats...).

· Trade and exchange of experiences in the fish sector.

· Modern agricultural technologies and smart agriculture.

· SME Development and agricultural entrepreneurship.

· Green Finance

 

Objectives of the Forum and Exhibition

The forum will serve as a platform for drafting and concluding several agreements to promote integration between the public and private sectors in the Arab countries in the areas of food security. It also aims to:

- Strengthening international cooperation: Highlighting the opportunities and challenges facing Arab countries in the field of food security, and how the private sector can contribute to achieving it through its investments and efforts in sustainability, innovation and cooperation with global partners.

- Exchange of experiences and technology: cooperation in areas such as crop cultivation, agricultural water management, and the use of modern technologies in agriculture.

- Strengthening investment partnerships: developing co-investments and attracting financing in agriculture and food processing.

- Capacity building: Organizing joint training programs for farmers and researchers in the field of agriculture, in addition to exchanging scientific and technical experiences through scientific visits and seminars.

 

For more details and registration, please visit this link:

https://arabagra.com/index.html

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Date published : 2 December 2024