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Increased investment in agriculture vital in Africa’s war on hunger, inequality
Critical areas that require immediate attention include intensification of farming in order to increase yields. This can be achieved through mechanisation and transformation of agricultural systems. FILE PHOTO | NMG
There are a number of significant changes that are happening in Africa, the most important being that it is a continent with some of the fastest growing economies. Five of the world’s fastest growing economies are in Africa. This has resulted in increased wealth in a segment of the population, with its attendant shift in food consumption patterns.
Combining the effects of consumption pattern changes and the high population means that the agriculture sector must respond by not only producing more food, but also food that appeals to a wealthier society.
