All international community should join the dialogue on sustainable land use and the preservation of existing agricultural land in the context of global climate change.

It was emphasized by the Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine Roman Leshchenko during his speech at the 14^th Berlin Agriculture Ministers` Conference.

On January 28  the 14^th Berlin Agriculture Ministers` Conference was held as part of the Global Forum on Food and Agriculture (GFFA).

“Agriculture should be immediately adapted to the new climate conditions. It is not just a need, it is a requirement for all countries striving to take a leading position in the field of agricultural development and contribute to the food security of our planet”, – the Minister stressed during the event.

The Minister noted that Government of Ukraine continues to provide system support for agricultural sector by focusing on the most important areas.

"Today, we have strategically chosen several key areas: first of all, the restoration and modernization of irrigation systems, support for small and medium farms, promotion of innovative activities of farmers. It will help us to develop the agriculture of our country, ensuring stable yields and responding to the challenges of global climate change", - Roman Leshchenko stressed.

As a result of the 14^th Berlin Agriculture Ministers` Conference was adopted the Final Communiqué, which contains specific recommendations for improving sustainable land use.

Information: The GFFA is a world`s leading forum for current issues relating to agriculture and food security. 

The GFFA has been held annually since 2009 at the beginning of the International Green Week in Berlin. The forum is organized by the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture of Germany (BMEL).

In recent years the event has gathered more than 2,000 visitors, about 70 agriculture ministers from around the world and high-ranking representatives of the international organizations, in particular FAO, WTO and the World Bank.

The main topic of the 2022 GFFA is “Sustainable Land Use: Food Security Starts with the Soil”.