Republicans are pushing to extend subsidies for cotton, rice, and peanuts, while Democrats want to maintain or increase funding for food aid and farm conservation programs.
AfDB President Akinwumi Adesina projects Africa's food and agricultural industry to reach $1 trillion by 2030, driven by the continent's Feed Africa strategy.
Nigeria has launched a comprehensive agricultural extension policy to bridge the gap between research and practice, and to enhance agricultural productivity and food security.
Vertical gardens attached to buildings could significantly enhance urban food production in Africa, producing significantly higher yields than conventional soil-based agriculture.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. appointed Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. as the new agriculture minister to address food price rises, with Laurel having a background in the food industry.
