Agriculture Ministry official highlights the need for research and innovation

07:52 - 06 September 2023

Economy Reporter

Andreas Gregoriou, Director General of the Ministry of Agriculture Directorate for Agriculture has highlighted the importance of research and development and the use of green and digital technologies in agriculture.

According to an official press release, Gregoriou participated in the informal ministerial meeting on agriculture held by the Spanish presidency of the EU in Cordoba, Spain on 4-5 September.

The EU Ministers discussed the role of new technologies as a tool for making agriculture more resilient to climate change, including the latest gene editing techniques.

Speaking during the discussion, Gregoriou said the usage of research and development, green and digital technologies will significantly assist in securing the production of a satisfactory quantity of food while contributing towards tackling climate change.

He also stressed the support to small and medium-sized enterprises in this effort, while he underlined the importance of safeguard clauses for the protection of biodiversity, small agricultural businesses, and consumers.

Gregoriou also noted the importance of cooperation between all stakeholders in the agrifood chain as well as between member-states to come up with sustainable solutions for the future.

(Source: CNA)

Agriculture Ministry official highlights the need for research and innovation

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