Antonio Querido is leaving his job as a UN Food and Agricultural Organization rep for Uganda after six years. The Cape Verde national talked with reporters on Thursday in Kampala about what the FAO does for food security. He moved to Burundi after starting his Uganda work in 2018.
Querido told journalists that farming offers more than just survival food - it can change entire economies. He believes agriculture should shed its connection to poverty. The sector holds great power to transform nations when viewed as a business rather than just a way to grow food. Better living comes when farming creates resources that help develop the whole country.
He praised reporters during the media event, saying they drive important changes through their stories about farming. The FAO wants stronger teamwork with news people who explain complex food issues to regular citizens. Journalists help turn complicated farm topics into stories that make people want to take action. Their reporting builds knowledge about nutrition and farm policies.
The FAO leader described several projects his group supports across Uganda. These include helping farmers deal with climate change, improving fish farming, creating better agricultural rules, and planting more trees for both business and environmental reasons. Querido sees media as essential partners rather than just message carriers in the mission to boost food security.
Querido told journalists that farming offers more than just survival food - it can change entire economies. He believes agriculture should shed its connection to poverty. The sector holds great power to transform nations when viewed as a business rather than just a way to grow food. Better living comes when farming creates resources that help develop the whole country.
He praised reporters during the media event, saying they drive important changes through their stories about farming. The FAO wants stronger teamwork with news people who explain complex food issues to regular citizens. Journalists help turn complicated farm topics into stories that make people want to take action. Their reporting builds knowledge about nutrition and farm policies.
The FAO leader described several projects his group supports across Uganda. These include helping farmers deal with climate change, improving fish farming, creating better agricultural rules, and planting more trees for both business and environmental reasons. Querido sees media as essential partners rather than just message carriers in the mission to boost food security.
