Ensuring sustainable food security is a vital element of Sri Lanka’s
agriculture sector and the country’s economy at large. The COVID-19 pandemic has
highlighted the importance of a robust and resilient food system that can
function in all circumstances and can ensure access to a sufficient supply of affordable
food for all. The current pandemic is just one example. The increasing recurrence
of droughts, floods or new pests are a constant reminder that our food systems
must become more sustainable and resilient.
The European Union (EU) has developed its ‘Farm to Fork’ (FtF) Strategy to
support sustainable food systems in Europe and its partner countries. This
The European Union’s ‘Farm to Fork’ Strategy: useful guidance towards more sustainable and resilient farming and food systems
May, 3, 2021
Ensuring sustainable food security is a vital element of Sri Lanka’s agriculture sector and the country’s economy at large. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of a robust and resilient food system that can function in all circumstances and can ensure access to a sufficient supply of affordable food for all. The current pandemic is just one example. The increasing recurrence of droughts, floods or new pests are a constant reminder that our food systems must become more sustainable and resilient.