He emphasised the urgent need for enhanced wheat production in West and Central Africa.
The summit, themed “Prioritising Policy, Innovative Technologies, and Investments in Wheat Transformation towards Sustainable Food Security and Economy”, highlighted the critical issues facing the region’s agricultural sector.
Kamara noted the rising demand for wheat driven by population growth and urbanisation.
Despite this demand, he pointed out that domestic production had not kept pace, leading to heavy reliance on imports.
According to Kamara, the recent geopolitical tensions, particularly the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, have further exacerbated this situation, increasing vulnerability in the region’s food supply.
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