With 60-65% of the world’s uncultivated arable land and 10%
of renewable freshwater resources, Africa’s immense agricultural potential has
long been a keen point of discussion among agronomists and global
decision-makers. After a 160% increase in African agricultural output over the
past 30 years, many elements of the continent’s food production process look to
be on an upward trajectory.
By upgrading and expanding facilities, while also boosting
low electricity output, Africa could fast become food self-sufficient. Many
farmers are unable to buy some of the tools or chemicals that might enable them
to boost their yields. In a continent where wheat yields can be as low as 1-1.5
tons per hectare (in comparison to 3 or 4 tons elsewhere), these limitations
are intensely problematic.
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