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As the world confronts growing food insecurity and climate-linked agricultural challenges, the India-Africa partnership is emerging as a powerful model for South-South cooperation. From capacity-building and farm mechanization to research and sustainable practices, both regions are investing in a shared vision for food and economic resilience.
Agricultural Collaboration: A Growing Pillar
India has long supported Africa’s agricultural development through:
Capacity-building programs under ITEC (Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation)
Pan Africa e-Network projects
Deployment of agricultural experts and farming demonstration projects
Collaboration on crop diversification, irrigation, and food processing
India’s experience with smallholder farming and low-cost innovations makes it an ideal development partner for African nations.
Technology Transfer and Innovation
The partnership focuses on:
Agri-tech transfer: including drip irrigation, solar pumps, and mobile soil testing
Training of African agri-scientists and extension workers in Indian institutes
Joint research on climate-resilient crops and traditional farming systems
Digital agriculture and AI-based forecasting are also gaining traction under bilateral cooperation.
Boosting Food Security Together
With over 250 million people facing hunger in Africa and India dealing with climate-driven yield fluctuations, food security is a shared priority. Key actions include:
Establishing regional storage systems and supply chains
Promoting nutritional crop varieties like millets (India’s global initiative)
Strengthening food safety nets and agri-financing access for small farmers
India’s success with the Public Distribution System (PDS) and farmer insurance schemes is influencing policy dialogues with African counterparts.
Strategic Importance and Future Outlook
India-Africa cooperation aligns with global goals such as SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) and the African Union’s Agenda 2063. The focus is not just aid, but mutual empowerment, trade, and technology exchange.
Upcoming India-Africa summits and trade agreements are expected to further this collaboration in agribusiness, startups, and food logistics.
FAQs
Q: How does India support agriculture in Africa?
A: Through training, technology transfer, research collaborations, and concessional lines of credit.
Q: What crops are at the center of India-Africa cooperation?
A: Millets, pulses, rice, maize, and climate-resilient varieties.
Q: Why is this partnership important now?
A: Both regions face rising food insecurity, climate stress, and need scalable agri-solutions.
Q: What institutions are involved?
A: ITEC, ICAR (India), AU’s NEPAD, and African national research institutes.
published on 28th june
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