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Africa Needs New Farming System - Dr Akoto

[Ghanaian Times] The Minister of Food and Agriculture, Dr Owusu Afriyie Akoto, has called on scientists to develop new technologies, and knowledge to help produce food and fibre in a sustainable way that aligns with the new climate realities.

Source: allAfrica.com

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