The AGCO summit in Berlin a joint event of the Corporation and a new agricultural Fund AGCO Agriculture Foundation. The Fund is engaged in the development of charitable programs aimed at improving food safety, sustainable agriculture and the positive development of the economy, especially in developing countries. The current summit on food supply (Feeding the World – The Future for Protein) focused on sustainable protein production in the face of growing demand for protein rich food production and improve conditions for the animals.

"Producers of meat and poultry farms, especially in fast-growing markets, we need comprehensive solutions aimed at improving the agricultural supply chain," said Martin Richenhagen, Chairman, President and CEO of AGCO. Industry professionals, politicians, scientists and experts in the field of protection of animals gathered for a summit to discuss topical issues, including feeding a rapidly growing population. Did not remain without attention and the decisions aimed at improving farm productivity".

"By 2050 the world population will increase to 10 billion people. This means that over the next 4 decades, the agricultural production needs to grow by at least 70 percent, said Rob Smith, senior Vice President and CEO of AGCO in Europe and the middle East. – It is important to raise the standards of product quality and improve animal welfare. In order to provide food for the whole world, representatives of the agricultural sector needs to develop and implement innovative technologies in the food industry now."

"AGCO Corporation is investing heavily in the optimization of agricultural production processes and welcomes interdisciplinary exchange, – said Martin Richenhagen. – We note with pleasure that the supporters of our strategy aimed at developing sustainable and innovative solutions can be found around the world."