Q. Which one of the following is the correct description of “100 Million Farmers”?
(a) It is a platform for accelerating the transition towards food and water systems that are net-zero (carbon), nature-positive and that aims to increase farmer resilience.
(b) It is an international alliance and a network of individuals and farming organisations interested in supporting and strengthening the development of the organic animal husbandry.
(c) It is a digital platform fully integrated with service providers and built on blockchain that lets buyers, sellers and third parties trade fertilizers quickly and securely.
(d) It is a platform with the mission of encouraging the farmers to form Farmer Product Organisations or Agribusiness Consortiums, thus facilitating the access to global open markets to sell their products.
Correct answer: (a) It is a platform for accelerating the transition towards food and water systems that are net-zero (carbon), nature-positive and that aims to increase farmer resilience.
Question from UPSC Prelims 2024 GS Paper
Explanation:
100 Million Farmers
“100 Million Farmers” is an initiative launched by the World Economic Forum in collaboration with various partners. Its main goals are:
1. To support farmers in adopting climate-smart agricultural practices.
2. To transition food systems towards net-zero carbon emissions.
3. To promote nature-positive farming methods.
4. To increase the resilience of farmers in the face of climate change and other challenges.
The initiative aims to reach 100 million farmers globally, hence its name. It focuses on transforming food systems to be more sustainable and climate-friendly while also improving farmers’ livelihoods and resilience.