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Realizing the Promise and Potential of African Agriculture
Front Matter
Executive Summary
1. Introduction
2. Food Security
3. Production Systems
4. Science and Technology
Production Developments and Constraints in Priority Systems
Yield Gaps and Constraining Factors
Adapting Technologies to Farmers' Needs
Broadening of Objectives and Diversified Systems
Conclusions
Recommendations
References
5. Impact-oriented Research
6. New Agricultural Scientists
7. Markets and Policies
8. Recommendations
Annex A. Priority Issues
Annex B. Strategic Actions
Annex C. Biographies
Annex D. Glossary
Annex E. Abbreviations
Annex F. Boxes, Figures, & Tables
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Recommendations
Adopt a market-led productivity improvement strategy
Adopt a production ecological approach with a primary focus on identified continental priority farming systems
Pursue a strategy of integrated sustainable intensification
Bridge the genetic divide
Recognize the potential of rainfed agriculture and accord it priority
Reduce land degradation and replenish soil fertility
Explore higher-scale integrated catchment strategies for natural resource management
Promote the conservation, sustainable and equitable use of biodiversity
Enhance use of mechanical energy and power
Embrace information and communication technology at all levels
Improve the coping strategies of farmers in response to environmental variability and climate change
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