India and Africa learn from each others' agricultural practices
The theme of AfDB annual meetings, currently being held at Gandhianagar, is 'Transforming Agriculture for Wealth Creation in Africa.'
"I have launched an initiative to double farmers' incomes by 2022," said PM Modi. "It will require concerted steps, ranging from improved seeds and optimal inputs, to reduced crop losses and better marketing infrastructure."
"India is keen to learn from your (Africa's) experiences as we proceed on this initiative," Modi added.
Similarly, Africa can also benefit from the Indian experience in development of agriculture sector. "From being dependent on imports for food security, India has achieved self-sufficiency in food in last three years," said AfDB president Akinwumi Adesina.
"We need to follow India's model of agriculture. Agriculture can help eradicate poverty in a big way," Adesina added.
Africa produces only 10% of the global food output despite having 60% of the arable land in the world. On the contrary, India has to support its population (17% of the world population) with 2% of world land mass.
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