Andrew
Online Reporter
Government is constantly reviewing strategies and technology in the agricultural sector to increase productivity and profitability, President Mnangagwa has said.
Speaking during a virtual high-level dialogue on “Feeding Africa: Leadership to Scale Up Successful Innovations”, which was attended by African Heads of State and Government, the President said adapting to new realities occasioned by climate change is one of the measures to boost agricultural output and ensure food security.
“Models of strengthening existing contract farming arrangements are constantly reviewed to increase overall agriculture productivity, profitability and fairness, over and above the access to finance aspect,” he said.
“Addressing the negative effects of climate change, natural disasters and the global Covid-19 pandemic and its impact on our economies calls for bold and decisive leadership.
“It is imperative that we ensure the existence of a well-functioning agriculture knowledge, technology and innovation ecosystem, anchored on requisite agronomic and animal husbandry practices.”
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