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Originally published by Capital Newstop
August 25, 2026
13h ago
Africa bets on staple crops and research commercialisation to strengthen food security
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 25- Africa is turning to its staple crops in a renewed push for food security, with governments and policymakers calling for greater investment in rice, cassava, maize…..
✨ Key Highlights
African nations are prioritizing staple crops like rice and cassava, alongside research commercialization, to enhance food security and reduce import reliance.
- This strategy involves building value chains that connect farmers to processors, research institutions, and consumers, transforming staple crops into raw materials for manufacturing.
- Sierra Leone is highlighted for its "Feed Salone" strategy, which has boosted rice yields from 1.5 to 2.7 metric tonnes per hectare.
- Key figures include Dr. Isata Kamanda, Sierra Leone’s Deputy Minister for Agriculture and Food Security, and Prof. Shaukat Abdulrazak, Kenya's Principal Secretary for Science, Research and Innovation.
- The approach aims to commercialize agricultural research, with initiatives like innovation academies and science parks being supported in Kenya.
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