Agriculture has long been the backbone of Africa’s economy, employing over 60% of the continent’s workforce and contributing 22% to its GDP. However, the sector faces growing threats from climate.
Agriculture remains the backbone of Africa’s economy, employing a significant portion of the population and contributing substantially to the continent’s GDP. However, the sector faces numerous challenges, from low productivity.
Amidst the vast and diverse landscapes of Africa, agriculture remains the backbone of countless communities, providing sustenance, livelihoods, and a vital link to cultural traditions. However, a looming threat casts.
Akinwumi Adesina’s African Development Bank Group will commit $10 billion over the next five years to boost Africa’s efforts to end hunger and become a primary food provider for itself.
The African Union (AU) called Sunday for increasing agronomic research to find mechanisms resistant to climate shocks and pests affecting crops in the continent. Entire plantations are destroyed every year.
