Agricultural and food resilience visit guide
Agricultural and food issues a core topic of debate
Farming models have undergone transformation in response to the need for sustainability compared with practices stemming from the post-war period which, whilst providing food for the greatest number, damaged people’s health and nature.
Food sovereignty issues remain as essential as ever faced with geopolitical crises but now all stakeholders, right through to the heart of every region, are providing support for new production models. At the forefront of this movement are local authorities which are more mindful of the need for healthy food, all too often a marker of social inequality despite the fact that it is vital from a very early age.
Farming is the primary activity and lifeblood of rural communities. It is undergoing an intense period of change, not only for its practices but also in terms of producer renewal. This requires support to promote sustainable models, more local supply chains and recognition that agriculture, more than ever, plays a fundamental role in preserving the climate, biodiversity, soils, water and the essential ecosystem services that will guarantee the equilibrium of our future lifestyles.
Indicative topics that will be addressed
in this area:
- Organic farming and agro-environmental practices
- Farming and food waste reclamation
- Agri-voltaism
- The fight against food waste and the circular economy
- Urban and suburban farming
- Management of farm land and the fight against agricultural decline
- Distribution channels – short and local supply chains
- Regional food solidarity / the relationship between town and country
- Rural life and attractiveness