Welcome to World Agriculture Forum
WAF is a global platform connecting diverse stakeholders to drive sustainable agricultural development through policy advocacy, trade facilitation, and technology-driven solutions. WAF unites governments, farmers, agribusinesses, experts, and development institutions to bridge implementation gaps and drive sustainable agriculture and food systems transformation towards a resilient, food-secure future. With a strong focus on collaboration, innovation all along the value chain, and public-private partnerships, WAF is committed to transforming agriculture worldwide.
Read more
Chairman, WAF Board
Former Senate Member, The Netherlands
Former Chairman, Science Council, CGIAR
Netherlands
India
Director General
International Centre for Biosaline Agriculture
U.A.E
Board Chair, International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)
Former Minister, Agriculture and Rural Development
Vietnam
Former Secretary of Agriculture, Philippines
Former Director General, ICRISAT
Philippines
Biodiversity Scientist
Former President, Republic of Mauritius
Mauritius
Director General
International Maize and Wheat Improvement Centre
Mexico
Italy
Secretary General
International Seed Federation
Switzerland
Board Chair, International Water Management Institute
Chairperson, Hisaar Foundation, Karachi
Pakistan
CEO, Africa Green Revolution Agency (AGRA)
Agricultural Scientist and Policymaker
Rwanda
Director of Global Strategy and External Affairs, Werthein Group & Vrio Corp.
Chairman, Global Alliance of Small & Medium Enterprises
Former Director General, United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
Argentina
Food Security Envoy, Africa Union
Former Prime Minister, Republic of Niger
Niger
Secretary General
African-Asian Rural Development Organization (AARDO)
India
Executive Director
International Grains Council
UK
Chancellor, Rishihood University
Former Minister, Environment, Railways, Commerce & Industry
India
Director General
International Dairy Federation
Belgium
Director General, International Food Policy Research Institute
Managing Director, Systems Transformation, CGIAR
USA
Chief Executive Officer
African Union Development Agency
South Africa
Former President, Australia's Policy Advisory Council
CEO, Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research
Australia
Chairman of the Board, Arab Authority for
Agricultural Investment and Development (AAAID)
UAE
The World Agriculture Forum stands poised to revolutionize the global agricultural and agribusinesses landscape through its commitment to collective action, innovation, inclusivity, and sustainability. By convening stakeholders, fostering collaboration, catalyzing positive change, and ensuring equitable outcomes, WAF is committed to advancing food and nutrition security through the promotion of digital technologies, sustainable agriculture practices and smart food systems. The World Agriculture Forum will catalyze conversations, ideas, and innovations that promote open trade and technology flow, start-ups and agribusinesses, climate action and regenerative agriculture, and circular economy principles. Transcending geographical and community boundaries, the Forum will empower agri-entrepreneurs, innovators, and researchers to develop economically viable and financially sustainable structures. WAF will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of agriculture and empowering rural communities worldwide, contributing to a food-secure, prosperous, and sustainable future for all.
The World Agriculture Prize honors individuals and institutions whose achievements have made a profound global impact in agriculture. This recognition spans diverse fields such as plant and animal breeding, food production, science and technology, nutrition, rural development, water management, environmental conservation, bio-based innovations, and social organization aimed at poverty reduction. It also acknowledges contributions in areas like finance, investment strategies, policy, industry and agribusiness, programs or economic interventions, and public advocacy.
The prize presentation will be preceded by a special event titled the "Norman Borlaug Global Dialogue on Climate Change and Food Security." This session invites laureates from the global food and agriculture sectors to engage in discussions on the pressing issues of climate change and its impact on food security. The dialogue aims to collaboratively design a blueprint for climate-resilient agriculture, ensuring sustainability and the well-being of future generations.
Read more