THE African Union (AU) says public spending on agriculture in Africa has risen by over seven percent.
African Union commissioner for rural economy and agriculture Rhoda Peace Tumusiime commended the efforts in the increase in spending but said much more must be done on the continent.
“Following intensive efforts by the continental body to boost the agriculture sector through initiatives like the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) public spending on agriculture has risen. But this is not tine to rest, as AU-member states we must ensure we tackle all challenges in order for transformative growth to take place on the continent,” Mrs Tumusiime said.
Speaking at the official opening of the African Union (AU) joint conference of ministers of agriculture, rural development, fisheries and aquaculture in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Monday, Mrs Tumusiime said for growth to be realized through the agriculture sector, the marginalised, vulnerable, women and young people must be taken care of.
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