INTERNATIONAL AGRICULTURAL VIRTUAL TRADE SUMMIT: 5-6 OCTOBER 2022

This International Agricultural Virtual Trade Summit is Organised by Best Produce International (UK) Ltd and LEAP Consortium, in partnership with The Department for International Trade.

Target Attendees:

• Public Sector (Government Agencies / Embassies & Educational Institutions)
• Private Sector SMEs (Producers / Exporters; Retailers; Agribusiness Processors; Testing Laboratories; Packaging / Bottling companies; etc.)
• Corporate Companies (Banks; Supermarkets; Manufacturers, etc.)
• NGOs / VCS and other allied groups
• International Agencies
• Individuals (Students and others)

Hosts, Speakers and Panelists

This summit will focus on exploring the role of Africa in addressing the issue of the global food crisis and a sustainable future.

The aim of this summit is ‘A CALL TO ACTION’ to all stakeholders in the UK, EU and Africa to collaborate in strengthening emerging market SMEs in Africa, for Sustainable Agriculture /Food Supply Chain.

You need to register to receive the link for joining the summit.

Key Objectives of This Summit

• To strive towards poverty reduction by means of strengthening African SMEs through technical knowledge transfer, Education and Employment Creation in Agriculture, and building trade relationships between UK & EU, Africa SMEs.

• To promote Equality and Inclusion by empowering women and young people into leadership and a sustainable future in Agriculture.

• To improve the livelihood for African producers/exporters through good agricultural and fair trading practices, production of healthy food/lifestyle, and total wellbeing.

• To bring together key stakeholders: producers, exporters/importers, processors, educational institutions and policymakers, banks, testing laboratories and corporate companies to meet their UK and European counterparts, in building effective partnerships and promoting Environmental Sustainability.

• To effectively create business and employment opportunities for young people by making agriculture more attractive through technological knowledge transfer, co-production in sustainable agriculture and international market access development.

Important Themes Will Include:

• Global Food Crisis and Sustainable Future, the role of Africa in Sustainable Agriculture / Food Supply chain.

• Improve Productivity and Sustainable Agriculture through R & D / Innovation (Crop breeding, Improve yields and disease management) (e.g. Orange Flesh Sweet Potatoes)

• Investment in Sustainable Agriculture for African SMEs.

• Gender Equality and Leadership for Women in Agric sector.

• Changing Narratives for African SMEs through Quality Standards, Fair Pricing and Sustainable International Market Access.

• Fruit and Vegetable Juice production in Africa - opportunities and challenges for the Export market.

• Education, Modern Technology and Effective Communication are essential tools for making agriculture more attractive to young people.

• Sustainable Energy and Environment in Agriculture and Food Supply Chain for African SMEs.

We do hope that you will be able to join us for this important event. If you have any enquiries, please contact us.

FOR REGISTRATION CLICK THE TICKET BUTTON (ON THE TOP RIGHT-HAND SIDE)

YOUR TICKET ALLOWS ACCESS TO BOTH DAYS OF THE SUMMIT

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Host or Publisher Best Produce International UK Ltd