The African Development Bank (AfDB) is set to reduce the importation of the wheat in Nigeria by 40% by 2023. According to the Ms Beth Dunford, AfDB’s Vice President, Agriculture, Human and Social Development, the mission will be achieved through the wheat production technology being supported by the Bank in Nigeria, that aims to boost wheat production in the country. Wheat technology“This is the basis of the 1.5 billion dollars Africa Emergency Food Production Facility that was just approved by the Board. She stated that heat-tolerant wheat technology would have a significant influence on food and assist farmers in increasing production. The whole agriculture economy fuels the livelihood of the economy in the continent so if this sector is suffering, everybody suffers.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 29, 2022 16:07 UTC