I think it is time to end the abandonment of farmers in Africa,” Adesina says. In Africa agriculture contributes to 60% of the jobs even though it is not getting the attention it deserves from the public and governments. That is why we say can create wealth for millions of people from agriculture,” Adesina said. Researches have been suggesting for the need of technologies that makes African farmers more productive and their products more competitive. That seems the reason the African Development is now calling for smart subsidy for African farmers.

Source: News Business Ethiopia June 06, 2017 15:28 UTC