Known for its wide range of crops, livestock, and marine resources, the Philippine agriculture sector stands as the backbone of the economy that generates employment opportunities and builds the foundation on which the industry and services sector are built. However, the extent of its potential has yet to be fully realised. With the ongoing global food crisis tied with several external pressures, it remains imperative to urgently address the underlying challenges in the sector in order to increase productivity; create high-quality employment; boost trade and investments; and promote inclusive growth and development, benefiting smallholder farmers, fisherfolks, consumers, businesses, and the public at large.

In line with supporting and promoting collaboration in achieving the country's goals of ensuring food security, the ECCP is pleased to present the seventh run of its pillar event on agriculture, the 2024 SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE FORUM, which will be held on 26 September, from 9:00am to 4:30pm, at Dusit Thani Manila.

With the theme "Cultivating Sustainable Agri-Futures: Nurturing Livelihoods, Harvesting Innovation", this forum will feature three key sessions:

• From Net to Table: Revitalising and innovating the Philippine Fisheries and Aquaculture Sector
• From Farm to Fork: Safeguarding the Philippine Livestock and Poultry Sector
• From the Ground Up: Cultivating the Seeds of Tomorrow

Join us at this Forum as we engage with policymakers and industry experts in high-level discussions on the major issues relating to the competitiveness, sustainability, and productivity of the major sub-sectors of the Philippine agriculture sector.