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  - AGRIFOCUSAFRICA.COM - A La Une - 28/Aug 05:51

Why Agriculture Must Lead Africa’s Economic Transformation

Lusaka, Zambia/Brandon Moss Agriculture is more than just a livelihood in Africa—it’s the backbone of the continent’s economy. With nearly 70% of Africans relying on farming for survival, and agriculture contributing around 30% to GDP, the sector holds immense potential to drive economic transformation. Yet, despite possessing 25% of the world’s arable land, Africa produces only 10% of global agricultural output, exposing a deep productivity gap. Challenges on the Ground Recent years have brought both promise and peril. While countries like Zimbabwe have celebrated bumper maize harvests—prompting import bans to protect local farmers—others face worsening climate threats. Erratic rainfall, prolonged […]

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