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Zvamaida Murwira in Nairobi, Kenya
The African Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit kicked off this morning in Nairobi, Kenya, with African leaders calling for affordable and local production of fertilizer.
Heads of State and Governments from the continent, including President Mnangagwa, are attending the summit.
The summit is expected to come up with a 10-year Action Plan to deliver concrete steps to be taken to ensure enhanced production of fertilizer and improved soil quality.
Various leaders delivered presentations in which they articulated their country’s views on how to enhance fertilizer production and save foreign currency through cutting imports.
In his remarks, President Mnangagwa chronicled what the Government of Zimbabwe is doing to enhance agricultural production to ensure food security at the household level.
He said through several intervention measures, Zimbabwe recorded wheat surpluses in the past three years.
“My administration stands ready to broaden partnerships, synergies and investments to enhance crop yields,” said President Mnangagwa. “Several opportunities exist for investors to set up new entities or partner local companies through either upgrading existing or introducing new technology to scale up fertilizer production in our country.”
Online Reporter