Cameroon aims to boost corn production to 6 million tons by 2030
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The government of Cameroon launched the Agriconnect initiative in Yaoundé to increase annual corn production to 6 million tons by 2030.
The government partnered with the World Bank and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) to start the program. The initiative seeks to help smallholder farmers move away from subsistence farming so they can produce and sell surplus crops. The project focuses on eight agricultural value chains, including rice, cocoa, and dairy farming.
It aims to improve market access, provide financing, and introduce digital solutions to the farming community. The goal represents a 150% increase over current production levels. The program also encourages more private sector participation in the food systems of the country.
