African trade and agriculture ministers are advocating for greater cross-border cereal trade to address food insecurity and improve regional integration. The call was made during the African Agricultural Trade Forum, where officials highlighted the need to harmonise policies, reduce tariffs, and tackle logistical barriers. With Africa importing over 40 million tonnes of cereals annually, the emphasis is on leveraging intra-African trade through the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat to ensure affordable access to food. This approach could enhance food security while boosting local economies and agricultural productivity. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e9Vspvk2 #CerealTrade #AfCFTA #FoodSecurity #Agriculture #AfricanIntegration #TradePolicy #RegionalGrowth #IntraAfricanTrade #EconomicDevelopment #SustainableFarming
