In many developing countries, agriculture remains in the hands of rural communities smallholders and has significant potential for long-term growth, if transformed. But for agriculture to serve as a sustainable engine of growth, there needs to be a transformation from subsistence farming systems to ones based on commercial-oriented production, this can be called mechanized farming. The transition from subsistence agriculture to commercial-oriented production is an indispensable pathway for poverty reduction, food security enhancement, and the nutritional improvement of farm produce.

The day is celebrated by several organizations that are concerned with food security like the International Fund for Agricultural Development, the World Food Program, the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) etc. This day generates awareness globally for those who suffer from hunger and ensures the need for food security and nutritious diets for all. The main focus of this day is that food is a basic and fundamental human right (Affordability, Accessibility and Availability).