1. Agri-food Systems ( production, productivity, agro-processing, Marketing
Food systems (FS) encompass the entire range of actors and their interlinked value-adding activities involved in the production, aggregation, processing, distribution, and consumption of food products that originate from agriculture, forestry or fisheries, and parts of the broader economic, societal and natural environments in which they are embedded (FAO). We by default from our space of operation deal with farming system, waste management system, input supply system, etc. which are agricultural sub – systems, and these interact with other key systems such as energy system, trade system, health system, industrial systems, political systems, etc. ERMIS Africa therefore appreciate that a structural change in the food system might originate from a change in another system (related food or non-food system).
Africa, we strive to influence sustainable agro-food systems (SFS) that delivers food security and nutrition for all in such a way that the economic, social and environmental bases to generate food security and nutrition for future generations are not compromised.
- Have broad-based benefits for society (social sustainability); and
- Influence a positive or neutral impact on the natural environment
- Address the SDGs by enhancing major transformations in agriculture and food systems in order to end hunger
- Achieve food security and improve nutrition by 2030.