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Berlin Agriculture Ministers’ Conference  (topic:Global Forum for Food and Agriculture)

The Global Forum for Food and Agriculture (GFFA) is the key international conference that focuses on questions concerning the future of the global food and agricultural industry. It provides a platform for experts, policy-makers, researchers, business representatives and civil society stakeholders to come together to devise solutions for ensuring food security in the future. The political highlight of the GFFA is the world’s largest informal conference of agriculture ministers.

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Family photo of the 17th Berlin Agriculture Ministers' Conference

Information in English on foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) (topic:animal-diseases)

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Water buffaloes in the pasture.

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Wasserbüffel mit Ohrmarken auf einer Weide

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Agriculture Ministers from around 70 countries undertake to promote a sustainable bioeconomy (topic:Global Forum for Food and Agriculture)

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Federal Minister Özdemir presents the final communiqué of the 17th Berlin Agriculture Ministers’ Conference

BMEL lays new foundation for cooperation with African partners
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Group photo with Federal Minister Özdemir and Commissioner Sacko
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Global Forum for Food and Agriculture

The Global Forum for Food and Agriculture (GFFA) is the world's leading international conference on key issues regarding the future of the global agri-food industry. The GFFA focuses on the issue of food security and has taken place annually during the International Green Week in Berlin since 2009. 

Global Forum for Food and Agriculture 2025 (topic:Global Forum for Food and Agriculture)

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The Global Forum for Food and Agriculture (GFFA) 2025 came to a successful close. The political highlight was the 17th Berliner Conference of Ministers of Agriculture. 63 Ministers from all around the world and 14 high-level representatives of International Organisations took part.

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Federal Minister Özdemir presents the final communiqué of the 17th Berlin Agriculture Ministers’ Conference

GFFA 2025 (topic:Global Forum for Food and Agriculture)

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There were again 20 different expert panel discussions at 2025 GFFA.  They facilitated an in-depth technical exchange. Experts from politics, academia, industry and civil society participated.

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