Agrifood systems cover a wide range of activities in the primary production of food and non-food agricultural products, as well as storage, transportation, processing, distribution, disposal, and consumption. All links in the value chain are pressured by the rapidly growing world population and climate change. By 2050, we will be close to 10 billion people on Earth. The demand for food is projected to increase by 60 percent. A growing middle class will expect high-quality, sustainable products. As the hanging climate hinders food production in many places, regions with better prerequisites, like Denmark, will have a responsibility to meet the global demand for food supply – all while considering how agricultural production impacts greenhouse gas emissions,
environment, and biodiversity.

Global momentum
Agrifood systems represent a promising area of action. The IPCC highlights the significant climate change mitigation potential of agrifood systems. Mitigation options, such as sustainable intensification in agriculture, plant-based alternatives and less food loss and waste make agrifood systems a crucial part of the solution to climate and environmental challenges. Pursuing a sustainable approach to agrifood also promotes food security and increases the resilience of farmers and communities most impacted by climate change.

Sharing Danish experiences
Denmark has long been among the world leaders in safe and efficient agriculture and food production. Across the agrifood value chain, Danish solutions can contribute to solving the crises of the climate and the environment. Both at home and abroad. From known resource- and energy efficient practices, to new ground-breaking technology, the Danish agrifood cluster aims to continue leading the  way globally. Aligning with national climate policies and the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, it has committed  itself to becoming climate-neutral by 2050. Sowing the seeds for success by engaging in cross-sectoral partnerships, the Danish agrifood cluster is well-positioned to realise the ambition.