Davos Annual Meeting 2010 - Patricia Woertz

TL;DR

Addressing growing food demand sustainably through innovation and partnerships.

Transcript

pat what issues are at the top of your agenda for this year's annual meeting especially in your capacity as co-chair as a co-chair of the annual meeting part of my focus will be on agriculture's role in the general economic recovery and in the broader long-term issues of serving growing global needs for food and energy at adm we are not farmers or ... Read More

Key Insights

• 😋 ADM's focus on sustainability in meeting global food and energy needs through crop processing and investments.
• 😋 The importance of including agriculture in economic recovery efforts for food security and long-term prosperity.
• 😋 Addressing food demand sustainably requires innovation, efficiency, partnerships, and reducing waste.

Questions & Answers

Q: How does ADM contribute to meeting global food and energy demands?

ADM operates worldwide, processing crops into various products to serve vital needs, connecting harvests to homes and industries, supporting food and energy needs sustainably.

Q: What is the significance of agriculture in the theme "rethink, redesign, rebuild" at the World Economic Forum?

Agriculture plays a crucial role in global recovery efforts, focusing on sustainability and inclusion in economic growth for long-term food security and prosperity.

Q: How can the increased demand for food be met sustainably?

Increasing agricultural productivity, reducing waste through efficient storage and transportation infrastructure, investing in innovation, partnerships, and maximizing current production are keys to meeting growing food demand sustainably.

Q: Why did ADM choose to partner with the World Economic Forum on sustainable agriculture projects?

ADM values the Forum's ability to bring together public and private sector leaders for discussions, learning, and partnerships crucial for agriculture to meet global food, feed, fiber, and industrial product needs sustainably.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• ADM focuses on agriculture's role in economic recovery and meeting global food and energy needs through processing crops.

• The theme "rethink, redesign, rebuild" at the World Economic Forum aims to include agriculture in recovery efforts sustainably.

• ADM invests in global infrastructure, partnerships, and innovation to meet increased food demand sustainably.