PELUM Malawi Country Coordinator Wendy Nozgenji Bilima has called for concerted efforts among agroecology stakeholders in Africa describing as crucial in achieving innovations and implementing various programs.
"There is a need for stakeholders in the Agroecology to be committed to their work despite which nation they are coming from because this will ensure that they are resilient in food systems," she said.
Nozgenji made the remarks at a Second Eastern Africa Agroecology Conference in Nairobi, Kenya, where she emphasized the need for additional support to help in understanding and scaling up innovations like frass fertilizer at the country level.
Among those participating in the crucial discussion is the Minister of Agriculture in Uganda, who pointed to three key actions that are crucial in promoting agroecology in Africa, which are setting an enabling environment through policy frameworks, investment to operationalize agroecology, and increasing awareness.
The conference, themed "Strengthening Agri-Food System Transformation for Resilience, Sustainability, and Socioeconomic Development," has brought together different stakeholders, and in Malawi, Pelum, CARD Malawi, CADECOM, and LUANAR, are participating with support from Trocaire.
The platform provides a chance for stakeholders to share experiences, challenges, and successes in implementing agroecology practices.
