Prof. Opoku-Agyemang: Rice production a strategic investment amid Africa’s $50bn food import bill
Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang is advocating for increased investment in West African rice production. She argues that shifting from subsistence to commercial farming is essential to reduce the region's $50 billion annual food import bill.
Why it matters
Improving local food production is critical for regional economic stability and food security in West Africa.
Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has called for urgent investment in rice production, describing it as a strategic economic asset for West Africa in efforts to reduce heavy food import dependence and strengthen food security.
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