A Novelty Was Achieved At GROWTECH. ANTALYA

Particular emphasis was placed on the strategic importance of agricultural diplomacy in international agriculture and food trade. One of the developments cited as an example in this regard was the international grain crisis that began with the Russia-Ukraine war. Speakers emphasised the importance of Türkiye's successful agricultural diplomacy efforts during this process.

However, one of the most significant assessments at the Summit came from IFAJ Secretary General Adrian Bell. "Agriculture is more than just growing crops and raising livestock. It also plays a critical role in global stability and development; it ensures food security and contributes to geopolitical influence while tackling common challenges such as climate change. This is the theory of 'International Agricultural Diplomacy'; using agriculture as 'soft power' to promote stability and food security through trade, technology, knowledge transfer and applied R&D."

Melisa Mutlu, Chairwoman of the Turkish Agricultural Diplomacy Group (TTDG), stated that ‘Agriculture is the soft power of countries.’

Highlighting that agriculture cannot be limited to production alone, TTDG Chairwoman Melisa Mutlu stressed that the agricultural sector is a “soft power” that encompasses strategic, economic, geopolitical and international relations.

Pointing out that food and water have become not only economic but also geopolitical assets, Mutlu said, "The importance of agricultural diplomacy is even greater for their protection. On this issue, policymakers, states, NGOs and companies in the international arena should also discuss how the future can be shaped in terms of agricultural sustainability and the protection of water resources. Countries must develop comprehensive strategies. These processes need to be made sustainable through international agricultural diplomacy."

Ultimately, we must say that GROWTECH. ANTALYA hosted what could be described as a historic event.