Green Technologies Serve As Key Principle For Azerbaijan's Sustainable Food Security - Minister
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 6. Green technologies and
digitalization serve as key principles for sustainable food
security and agriculture in Azerbaijan, Minister of Agriculture
Inam Karimov said at an international conference on digital
agriculture, organized by the country's Ministry of Agriculture
with the support of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), on
May 6, Trend reports.
According to him, during 2015-2020, Azerbaijan boosted
agricultural production by 22.3 percent.
'Digitalization and innovation have served as a basis for these
achievements,' Karimov said.
Speaking of investments, the minister noted that most of them
are aimed at the digital transformation of agriculture.
'Azerbaijan's government is striving to meet the basic and
preliminary terms for the digital transformation of agriculture.
The development of farmers' digital skills is an integral part of
our daily work. The state support is primarily aimed at fostering
innovation, as well as the application of modern agricultural
technologies. Furthermore, we provide farmers with access to
financial resources and training services,' Karimov said.
The minister also noted the introduction of an electronic
agricultural system in Azerbaijan.
'It's gradually being integrated into the e-government network.
Through this platform, over 500,000 farmers receive digital access
to agricultural services and government benefits. Moreover, the
Digital Service System simplifies decision-making and data-driven
forecasting. The development policy is also aimed at reducing the
digital divide between urban and rural areas,' he added.
Tags:
- Azerbaijan
- UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)
- food security
- Agriculture Ministry of Azerbaijan
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