Monitoring Food Security: The Role of New Technologies

In the context of turbulent world agricultural markets, high food prices, and an estimated 800 million people suffering from chronic hunger, agricultural statistics are critical for economic and social development. This session highlights the importance of accurate and timely agricultural statistics for policymakers, helping increase food production, allocating scarce resources, and adapting to extreme weather situations. Speakers also address the use of newer technologies, such as remote sensing and drones, to monitor agricultural production and food security, and modern approaches to data collection in developing countries.