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Africa Needs to Boost Food Production, Outgoing AU Commissioner Says

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On Thursday, Moses Vilakati, the newly elected African Union Commissioner for Agriculture, told Sputnik Africa that despite abundant land, water, and human... 14.02.2025, Sputnik Africa

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It is important for Africa to work on improving the efficiency of agriculture and food production in light of its growing population, said Josefa Sacko, the outgoing AU commissioner for agriculture, rural development, blue economy and sustainable environment.She noted that African countries must also expand their food processing capabilities. According to Sacko, improving these systems is necessary not only to strengthen food security but also to create jobs for Africa's rapidly growing young population.The commissioner added that countries need to consider the impact of climate change on agriculture and apply innovative technologies to mitigate the adverse effects of recurring droughts and other natural disasters on Africa's agricultural sector.

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Africa Needs to Boost Food Production, Outgoing AU Commissioner Says

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Women sell vegetables and other food in a market on World Food Day in Lagos, Nigeria, Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012. - Sputnik Africa, 1920, 14.02.2025

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On Thursday, Moses Vilakati, the newly elected African Union Commissioner for Agriculture, told Sputnik Africa that despite abundant land, water, and human resources, Africa needs technology to achieve self-reliance. By embracing modern farming techniques, the continent can unlock its potential and sustainably support its population.

"Our first strategic pillar is intensifying sustainable food production because we need to produce more. By 2050, Africa's population is projected to reach 2.5 billion, so how are we going to feed this growing population? That is why we must intensify sustainable food production," she said.

Moses Vilakati, the newly elected African Union Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy, and Sustainable Environment at the 46th session of the Executive Council of the African Union. - Sputnik Africa, 1920, 13.02.2025

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She noted that African countries must also expand their food processing capabilities. According to Sacko, improving these systems is necessary not only to strengthen food security but also to create jobs for Africa's rapidly growing young population.

The commissioner added that countries need to consider the impact of climate change on agriculture and apply innovative technologies to mitigate the adverse effects of recurring droughts and other natural disasters on Africa's agricultural sector.