The Alliance for Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has said, Africa as a continent suffers more from climate change issues and contributes less to it.
It said AGRA as an umbrella body will seek immediate attention towards such issues affecting the continent at the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as Conference of the Parties (COP26), taking place in Scotland, United Kingdom.
Board Chairman of AGRA, Hailemariam Desalegn, who made this known in an interview said, promises and commitments were made towards climate justice but most were never implemented.
Desalegn reiterated the need to boost the resilience of African farmers and educate them on how to adapt to climate change issues and find lasting solutions to the problems.
He said for youths to get involved in agriculture, transforming the sector from a backward sector to a digitally driven sector is key towards achieving an all-inclusive agro-economy.
According to the Chairman, a large number of youths are technologically sound and are aware of the opportunities that exist in the digital economy.
“Technology is playing a vital role in the adaptation of climate change.
“Individuals need to change the negative narratives and involve themselves in modern agronomic practices”, Desalegn said.
He added that governments at all levels need to modernize and digitalize the food sector in order to attract the hearts of the younger generation.
He however said AGRA is working closely with smallholder farmers in educating them on modern agro-practices that are user-friendly on the African soil.
“Nigeria is a country with more than 20 million smallholder farmers, Agra is passionate about changing the economic lives of farmers both in the country and other parts of Africa.
“We are working closely with both government and the private sector towards improving food security and boosting the local production of food”, he added.
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