Antonina Lutta, an official with the Agriculture and Food Authority showcases an urban kitchen garden at the ASK Show in 2019.
Rapid urban growth in Africa is providing new opportunities for the continent to transform its agricultural advantages into businesses, according to a new report published here Wednesday.
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According to the report, released at the 10th African Green Revolution Forum held between Tuesday and Friday, annual urban food sales in African countries amounts to around 200 to 250 billion US dollars, and over 80 percent comes from domestic suppliers.
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