Green Agriculture Growing in Leaps and Bounds (in East Africa)

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EAST AFRICA:

Green Agriculture Growing in Leaps and Bounds

Isolda Agazzi

NAIROBI, Apr 21 (IPS) - Organic agriculture using natural farming methods rather than fertilisers and pesticides has made significant gains in African countries – not just among farmers but among consumers too.

Africa needs to triple agricultural productivity by 2050 to keep pace with population growth.

It is difficult to say what the correct level for a country’s food security is, stated Hans Herren, a Swiss agronomist, but if a country could ensure at least 50 percent of the calories its people need, it would be doing well.

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According to Food and Agriculture Organisation research by 400 scientists and co-chaired by Herren, small farmers and organic agriculture are the best way to ensure the continent’s food security.

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