Unusual Local Solution to African Food Security

11/02/2025 59 min Temporada 1 Episodio 60
Unusual Local Solution to African Food Security

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Africa's heavy reliance on wheat is driving up the cost of staple foods as imports rise by 9 percent annually, with East and West Africa leading the demand, the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) warns. The growing trend is worsening food inflation and economic strain on households across the continent.

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