The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Hon. Eric Opoku, has called for stronger support for local farmers and the adoption of sustainable agricultural practices to safeguard Africa’s food systems.
Speaking at a plenary session of the 4th African Inter-Parliamentary Conference on Family, Sovereignty and Values in Accra, Hon. Opoku underscored the urgent need for policies that promote healthy and culturally appropriate food production across the continent.
He highlighted pressing challenges including climate change, food insecurity, biodiversity loss, and growing dependence on imported foods, stressing that African nations must invest in agroecology, local seed systems, and agricultural diversification to build resilience and strengthen food security.
The Minister emphasized that empowering farmers and protecting indigenous food systems are critical to reducing vulnerability and ensuring sustainable development.
The ongoing conference, themed “Consolidating Parliamentary Consensus: Advancing the African Charter on Family, Sovereignty and Values,” is expected to conclude on Friday with further deliberations on family values, governance, sovereignty, and sustainable development.
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