Innovation from investment to impact: FAO DG Dongyu
Summary
FAO Director-General QU Dongyu says the real challenge is not a lack of innovation, but getting proven solutions adopted at scale by farmers and agrifood enterprises. He urged stronger links between science, policy and finance to turn agricultural research into affordable, locally adapted and bankable projects.
Key Points
- FAO Director-General QU Dongyu says investment in access to innovation is essential for agriculture and food systems.
- He argues that many proven solutions remain unaffordable or poorly adapted to local conditions, especially for small-scale producers, women and young people.
- The gap can be narrowed through stronger links between science, governments, the private sector, producer organizations and communities.
- Innovation is needed to cut the environmental footprint of agrifood systems and help farmers adapt to climate extremes.
