Today we celebrate a special day honouring farmers, the heroes of agriculture around the world: 14 May is World Farmers' Day. This important day celebrates the labour and sacrifice of farmers and the vital importance of agricultural production.
Farmers are the true heroes who cultivate the soil, plant the crops, harvest the crops at harvest time and provide food for our tables. Farmers, who are the guarantee of our food security, enrich the tables of millions of people every day with their meticulous work in fields, vineyards and gardens. Thanks to their labour, we have the opportunity to have a healthy and balanced diet.
World Farmers' Day emphasises that farmers not only produce food, but also form the basis of economic development, sustainability and social welfare. By ensuring the continuity of life in rural areas, farmers revitalise local economies and contribute to the preservation of cultural heritage.
On this special day, we should not ignore the challenges that farmers face. Many factors such as climate change, water scarcity, natural disasters and market fluctuations are among the challenges that farmers face. However, they work with determination to overcome these challenges and continue their production.
World Farmers' Day is also an opportunity to emphasise the importance of the agricultural sector and the support that should be provided to farmers. Farmers should be assisted with technical knowledge, market access, financial support and environmental sustainability. These supports will not only help farmers to become more productive and profitable, but will also contribute to making agricultural production more sustainable.
World Farmers' Day is an opportunity to recognise the value of farmers, appreciate their labour and shape the future of agriculture. Today, let us show our gratitude and respect to our farmers around the world, celebrating how they enrich their lives and our communities.
