Agronomists discuss food distribution and plant health in Valencia

At the VI National Congress of Agronomists held in Valencia, experts addressed the critical roles of agronomists in food distribution and plant health management.

Felipe Medina, technical general secretary of ASEDAS, highlighted how agronomists contribute to the retail food distribution sector. Their expertise is essential for managing complex supply chains, ensuring food safety and quality, managing fresh products, and improving traceability and sustainability. The association emphasized the need to strengthen connections between primary production, industry, and distribution to reduce food waste.

Regarding plant health, Antonio Vicent, President of the EFSA Plant Health Panel, discussed the European system for preventing and controlling emerging pests and diseases. He noted that plant health is a major global challenge and explained the mechanisms used to evaluate risks associated with imports and the effectiveness of phytosanitary controls within the European regulatory framework.