A Call for Inclusive Agricultural Development at G20

During the G20 Agriculture Working Group meeting, South African Minister John Steenhuisen emphasized that agricultural benefits are unequally distributed globally. He urged for inclusive policy-making and accountability. With rising challenges, he highlighted opportunities for transformation, stressing the importance of inclusive market participation.

At the G20 Agriculture Working Group meeting in Durban, South Africa's Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, delivered a stark message about the inequities in global agricultural development.

Steenhuisen's address highlighted the unequal distribution of benefits, stressing the need for policies designed with those most affected. He emphasized that the value of such global forums lies in their implementation, accountability, and the partnerships they foster.

Calling the time urgent yet opportunistic, Steenhuisen pointed to the threats of food insecurity and climate change while advocating for inclusive market participation to empower small-scale farmers and marginalized communities.

(With inputs from agencies.)