Q. Which one of the following is the correct description of “100 Million Farmers”?
- It is a platform for accelerating the transition towards food and water Systems that are net-zero (carbon), nature-positive and that aims to increase farmer resilience.
- It is an international alliance and a network of individuals and farming organisations interested in supporting and Strengthening the development of the organic animal husbandry.
- It is a digital platform fully integrated with service providers and built on blockchain that lets buyers, sellers and third parties trade fertilizers quickly and securely.
- It is a platform with the mission of encouraging the farmers to form Farmer Product Organisations or Agribusiness Consortiums, thus facilitating the access to global open markets to sell their products.
Answer: (a) It is a platform for accelerating the transition towards food and water Systems that are net-zero (carbon), nature-positive and that aims to increase farmer resilience.
Notes:
- “100 Million Farmers” is a World Economic Forum initiative aimed at accelerating the transition towards more sustainable and resilient food and water systems by supporting and empowering small-scale farmers globally, with a goal of reaching 100 million farmers by 2030.
- 100 Million Farmers has bold objectives for accelerating the transition towards food and water systems that are net-zero, nature-positive, and that increase farmer resilience.
- Vision includes:
- Unlocking financing and fostering collaboration to accelerate the transition to regenerative and climate-smart agriculture, aiming to reach a critical tipping point by 2030.
- Delivering enhanced outcomes in key areas such as soil health, climate resilience, water conservation, biodiversity, and improved livelihoods for farmers.