The report states that digital transformation will be important in minimizing disaster damage to the agricultural sector.
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The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has reported that disasters have caused losses worth $3.26 trillion in the last 33 years.
It is said that an average of 99 billion US dollars are being spent per year , which is about 4 percent of the global GDP in the agricultural sector .
‘ The Impact of Disasters on Agriculture and Food Security 2025 ’ This fact has been revealed in the report. It mentions the transformation of digital technology , and initiatives being taken by governments and communities.
‘ The global agricultural sector is at a critical juncture . It has endured countless disasters . At the same time, good progress is being made in digital technology . Which has opened up new possibilities for understanding, predicting and managing disaster risks ,’ the report states . From 1991 to 2023, 4.6 billion tons of grain and
The report states that 2.8 billion tons of fruits and vegetables have been lost due to disasters. Similarly, losses in livestock have resulted in a loss of 900 million tons of meat and dairy products. The report states that the highest damage has been caused in the Asian continent. The report states that digital transformation will be important to minimize the damage caused by disasters in the agricultural sector. AI
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Remote sensing , Mobile connectivity , The use of drones and sensors will help in predicting disasters and being alert.
