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Cardinal chains level 243/16/2023 ![]() The project, to be implemented jointly in close collaboration with the RECs, is designed to strengthen the capacity of Governments and other organizations and institutions in the agriculture sector to tackle PHL by filling some of the exiting knowledge and policy gaps. It is in an effort to assist in meeting this challenge that AUC in close collaboration with FAO formulated the PHL Project. Okech said.Īlthough there is increasing awareness and knowledge amongst Member States, on the problem of PHL and the positive effect that reduced losses can make in improving economic growth and food security situation in the continent, the capacity of African governments and other stakeholders to address and meet this challenge remains very limited. ![]() ‘’I am pleased to highlight that most African countries are implementing agricultural strategic frameworks that are in line with CAADP.’’ Mr. He noted that Africa’s commitment to invest in agriculture was revealed at the AU’s 13 th Heads of State and Government Summit which was themed, ‘’Investing in Agriculture for economic growth and food security.’’ George Okech, said post-harvest loss was a critical element in the quest to promote food security, alleviate poverty and foster the economic growth of African countries. ‘’….High yields without proper infrastructure like storage facilities and roads and without robust interventions along the value chain-indeed without proper harvest systems are a waste of time.” Ambassador El- Hussainy said.įAO representative for Zambia, Mr. She said production would only be meaningful if efforts to ensure proper storage of produce were enhanced. Edeme further acknowledged the endorsement of the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP), as an African initiative to foster agricultural policy reform at country and regional levels to boost agricultural growth and productivity in Africa.ĬOMESA Assistant Secretary General for Administration and Finance, Ambassador Nagla El- Hussainy said it was encouraging to note that the CAADP agenda required that African Governments strengthen their post harvest loss reduction strategies. ![]() ‘’ Therefore investment in agriculture should go beyond improvements in on-farm productivity to also address the post harvest sector and complementary areas of agri-business and agro-industry, whose potential as engines of economic growth is widely acknowledged.’’ said Dr. She said an efficient post-harvest sector would not only improve food security, but would also provide significant multiplier effects that would in turn enhance supply chain efficiencies, generate rural income and create on and off farm employment. Janet Edeme said significant amounts of food are lost after harvest thereby exacerbating food insecurity on the continent. Speaking during the African Union Commission, Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) and the Food Agricultural Organisation (FAO) regional engagement on post harvest loss management meeting, Dr. Lusaka, Zambia, May 14, 2013–The AUC today said investments in agriculture should go beyond improving on-farm productivity to also address Post Harvest Loss (PHL) reduction strategies. Investments in Post Harvest Loss strategies cardinal says AUC ![]()
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