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Agriculture is the dominant sector in many African countries, employing more than 60% of the population and contributing about 23 % of GDP.
Yet, the Food and Agriculture Organisation reckons the sector has potential to increase productivity. African states are betting on climate change adaptation.
The Parliamentary Select Committee on Food, Agriculture and Cocoa Affairs has commended the Savannah Zone Agricultural Productivity Improvement Project and the Savannah Investment Programme (SAPIP/SIP) for helping to boost food production in the country. Mr John Osei Frimpong, Chairman of the Parliamentary Select Committee, who gave the commendation on behalf…