African Union urges members to make bold decisions to transform agricultural sector


LUSAKA, Aug. 8 (Xinhua) -- The African Union (AU) on Friday called on members to make deliberate and bold decisions to address the challenges hindering the growth of the agricultural sector across the continent.

Moses Vilakati, AU commissioner for agriculture, rural development, blue economy, and sustainable environment, said issues such as climate shocks, food price volatility, and disrupted value chains are testing the resilience of systems and the resolve of African leadership.

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