Incheon, South Korea — August, 2025 Agriculture and food ministers from 21 APEC economies gathered to confront the region’s growing food challenges with a bold call for innovation, collaboration, and inclusivity.
🔹 Climate-Smart Farming on the Rise Ministers pledged to scale up resilient farming practices, including early warning systems and sustainable technologies, to counter climate disruptions and supply chain shocks.
🔹 Digital Agriculture Takes Center Stage Smart farming tools, AI-driven agri-business models, and data-powered policymaking were spotlighted as key drivers for transforming rural economies and boosting productivity.
🔹 Inclusive Growth for Vulnerable Communities Special attention was given to empowering women, Indigenous Peoples, and smallholder farmers through cooperative models, youth engagement, and nutrition-focused strategies.
🔹 Trade and Tech Synergy Efforts to streamline agricultural trade and harmonize digital supply chains aim to ensure food remains accessible, affordable, and safe across borders.
🔹 A Shared Vision for Prosperity The meeting underscored a collective commitment to building food systems that are not only efficient but equitable—anchored in the values of connection, innovation, and shared progress.
This summit marks a turning point in how the Asia-Pacific region approaches food resilience—not just as a policy issue, but as a shared human imperative.
Source: Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation