Sa's G20 Presidency Vital Amid Global Food Security Challenges

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen says South Africas presidency of the G20 comes at a crucial time. Steenhuisen says the worlds food systems are threatened by food insecurity, climate volatility and systemic exclusion.

He was addressing delegates at the opening of the G20 meetings of the Agriculture Working Group and Food Security Task Force in Durban on Wednesday.

However, Steenhuisen says this urgent crisis can be addressed through technological capacity, scientific insight and a shared policy platform.

The three-day session aims to advance global collaboration on food security and agricultural development. It takes place on a continent where its said one in every five people has no food.

South Africa is driving the discussions on four priority areas. These are: promoting policies and investments that drive inclusive market participation and empowering youth and women in agrifood systems.