Can you envision a healthy community that is able to supply its food needs, a community where supply meets demand and the environment provides this supply without strain? This is the goal of Agriculture!

The World Food Summit in 1996 explains the concept of food security as when all people, at all times, have physical and economic access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food that meets their dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthy life.

Agricultural development is one of the most powerful tools to end extreme poverty, boost shared prosperity, and feed a projected 10 billion people by 2050.

The Sustainable Development Goal (SDG2) to “end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture” recognizes the inter linkages among supporting sustainable agriculture, empowering small farmers, promoting gender equality, ending rural poverty, ensuring healthy lifestyles, tackling climate change, and other issues”. 

Unfortunately this development is at risk, from COVID-19 related disruptions to extreme weather conditions, pests, and conflicts to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. These events are impacting food systems, resulting in higher food prices and growing hunger making all efforts seem futile. 

But we cannot relax now. 

Agriculture systems worldwide must become more productive and less wasteful. Sustainable agricultural practices and food systems, including production and consumption, must be pursued from a holistic and integrated perspective.

At ThriveAgric, we believe the answer is a resounding yes. While the vision of self-sufficient communities thriving in harmony with the environment may seem like a distant dream, it's one we actively work towards every day.

Think of the food chain as a complex machine, each player crucial for a smooth, efficient operation. Every cog in the machine matters:

But what does "sustainable" truly mean in this context? It's a multifaceted concept encompassing environmental responsibility, economic viability, and social equity. At ThriveAgric, we strive to address all three aspects:

Environmental Stewardship: We champion regenerative farming practices that nourish the soil, conserve water, and minimize pollution. By advocating for techniques like crop rotation, cover cropping, and precision agriculture, we aim to leave the land in better condition for future generations.

Economic Empowerment: We empower smallholder farmers by providing access to markets, financial resources, and technological tools. This not only improves their livelihoods but also injects valuable income into rural communities, boosting local economies and fostering shared prosperity.

Social Equity: We recognize the importance of fair trade practices and equitable distribution of benefits throughout the food chain. By promoting transparency and ethical sourcing, we strive to ensure that everyone involved, from farmers to consumers, benefits from a healthy and sustainable food system.

An increase in integrated decision-making processes at national and regional levels are needed to achieve synergies and adequately address trade-offs among agriculture, water, energy, land and climate change

No part of this machine is insignificant, we will continue to play our part, we hope you play yours too. Together, we can create a world where communities flourish, food security is a reality, and the economy flourishes to the fullest.