{"id":38457,"date":"2024-10-19T12:51:29","date_gmt":"2024-10-19T12:51:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/sierra-leone\/all-news\/dr-kandeh-yumkella-advocates-for-agricultural-diversification-at-feed-salone-anniversary-event"},"modified":"2024-10-19T12:53:35","modified_gmt":"2024-10-19T12:53:35","slug":"dr-kandeh-yumkella-advocates-for-agricultural-diversification-at-feed-salone-anniversary-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/sierra-leone\/all-news\/dr-kandeh-yumkella-advocates-for-agricultural-diversification-at-feed-salone-anniversary-event","title":{"rendered":"Dr. Kandeh Yumkella Advocates for Agricultural Diversification at Feed Salone Anniversary Event"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Sierra-Leone. <\/strong><\/span><b>Dr. Kandeh Yumkella, Chairman of the Presidential Initiative on Climate Change, Renewable Energy, and Food Security (PI-CREF), has called for the expansion of Sierra Leone\u2019s agricultural sector to drive economic growth, beyond traditional farming methods. <\/b><\/p>\n<p>Speaking during the one-year anniversary celebration of the Feed Salone initiative and World Food Day in Kailahun District, Dr. Yumkella emphasized the need for diversification in agriculture as a key to unlocking the country\u2019s economic potential.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAgriculture is not only about growing rice and eating; it\u2019s about diversifying our economy,\u201d Dr. Yumkella said. He urged farmers and stakeholders to look beyond staple crops like rice and embrace innovative practices that could transform farming into a broader economic driver for Sierra Leone.<\/p>\n<p>The event, which was also attended by President Julius Maada Bio, highlighted the achievements of the Feed Salone initiative launched to address food insecurity and boost agricultural productivity. President Bio, in his address, praised the efforts of Sierra Leoneans in responding to his call to engage in farming, but stressed that more work is needed. \u201cThere is more to do,\u201d he said. \u201cI encourage the young people of this country to embark on farming as it will help the entire nation\u2019s development.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>President Bio also extended his gratitude to Dr. Yumkella for his role in attracting investors to the Feed Salone program. He specifically lauded the success of a recent Roundtable in Vienna, Austria, where over $800 million in pledges were secured to support the initiative. The president also thanked the Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Henry Musa Kpaka, for his leadership in steering the program.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Yumkella further stressed that the agricultural sector holds untapped potential that could serve as a catalyst for economic transformation. He noted that by moving away from a narrow focus on staple crops, Sierra Leone could embrace a wider array of agricultural products and practices that would boost both food security and economic diversity.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cInnovation in agriculture will not only ensure that we feed ourselves but will also lead to sustainable economic growth,\u201d he said. Dr. Yumkella concluded his speech by commending President Bio\u2019s leadership, stating, \u201cWith President Bio\u2019s visionary leadership, the journey towards a vibrant and diversified economy now stands within reach.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Feed Salone initiative continues to gather momentum as the government, investors, and farmers collaborate to achieve food security and economic resilience for Sierra Leone.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About Sierra-Leone Follow Africa-Press<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Sierra-Leone. Dr. Kandeh Yumkella, Chairman of the Presidential Initiative on Climate Change, Renewable Energy, and Food Security (PI-CREF), has called for the expansion of Sierra Leone\u2019s agricultural sector to drive economic growth, beyond traditional farming methods. 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