Learning Event No. 8, Session 3: Lankester. ARDD2012 Rio.

The Farmer as the doctor of the future? M rien L nkest M at a er D Learning eventARDD Rio+ 20, J 1 8, une 201 2

Changing visions on: - Health - Economy - Food - Agriculture

Health vision evolves: From: Absence of disease or infirmity To: A state of complete physical, mental and social well-being

Quality of life not only influenced by: - Food/drink - Hygiene - Housing/Clothing

But also by: - Environmental quality - Green surroundings - Climate change

Economy evolves: From: Supply and demand/ quantity/relative short term To: Quality/sustainability for PPP/green economy

Food supply vision evolves: From: Need to produce more quantity To: No shortage, but problems with division - Short food supply lines - Crucial role for small farmers

Agriculture vision evolves: From: Food production as cheap as possible after WW 2 To: Sustainable use of resources to ensure long term production - Based on soil fertility - Enhancing biodiversity - Preventing erosion and desertification

New consumer and societydemands, like: - Green services, landscape, nature, biodiversity - Animal welfare - Care on farm - Multi value shopping bag

The sustainable farmer is influencingmany aspects of quality of life, so is the doctor of the future

It is important that she/heis recognized and valued as such with a new position in our society and the economy

Let us work on that! Thank you!

Learning Event No. 8, Session 3: Lankester. ARDD2012 Rio.

by CCAFS | CGIAR program - Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security

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