By Brandon Moss Africa Agriculture Policy Innovation The African Union (AU) Commission, in partnership with South Africa’s Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, has opened the inaugural AU Conference on Digital Agriculture, a landmark gathering aimed at shaping the continent’s agricultural future through innovation and technology. Theme and Focus Held under the theme “Shaping Agricultural ...

Held on June 27, 2025, in Rome at the FAO headquarters, the conference brought together ministers from all 55 AU member states and the EU to discuss: – Investment and Financing in Agri-Food Value Chains – Sustainable Practices and Climate Resilience – Research, Innovation, and Technology – Market Access and Trade Facilitation These themes reflect ...

Food systems are defined as the networks needed to produce, transform, and distribute food to consumers. These systems encompass everything from agricultural production and supply chains to storage, transportation, and retail. Resilient food systems ensure that nutritious food is accessible and affordable, reducing vulnerability to shocks such as climate change, pandemics, and economic downturns. Weak ...

With Africa’s population expected to reach 2.5 billion by 2050, the continent has to enhance its sustainable food production and processing capabilities to ensure food security, a senior African Union (AU) official has said. Josefa Sacko, AU commissioner for agriculture, rural development, blue economy and sustainable environment, made the call on Thursday while addressing the ...