Analysis - Despite the dominance of the "Big Three" cereal crops and a steady rise in meat consumption, an overlooked food sector is projected to become ever more central to Africa's food security and rural economic growth between now and 2050.
" cereal crops and a steady rise in meat consumption, an overlooked food sector is projected to become ever more central to Africa's food security and rural economic growth between now and 2050.
These hardy, locally suited and cost-effective crops are already staple ingredients across the entire continent, accounting for more thanof total food production. Their importance is only growing as farmers, particularly female ones, face more challenging growing conditions and weather extremes. More and novel, de-risking investment models into genetic improvement research programmes and inclusive governance systems would be one place to start. Although root crops are traditionally difficult to breed, recent scientific breakthroughs have made it possible to produce varieties that are even more drought tolerant, heat resistant and tolerant of increased salinity.
Climate variability across Africa means the impact on roots and related crops will differ country by country. For instance, somesuggests future climates may impact potato production in Malawi, Tanzania, and Uganda, but would favour potato systems in Burundi and Rwanda.
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