The National Conference on "Food Self-sufficiency" was held at the CCI Ivato from June 16 to 18, 2022. The State is convinced that agriculture is the key to the fight against food insecurity and a tool for the development of the country, and that it can revive the economy, President Andry Rajoelina said during the opening ceremony...

We will have a farmers' assembly, which will be the new status of the farmers' building; one-stop shops will also be created in all the districts of the island. There will be a Land Ownership Advisory Board, as well as Land Donations, which will include lawyers and judges. These are some of the proposals put forward by the President of the Republic, to achieve food self-sufficiency in Madagascar.

The suggestions of all the actors have been heard, in terms of development of the rural environment, increase in productivity, achievement of food self-sufficiency, declared the Minister of Agriculture and Livestock. the State aims to develop effective and sustainable solutions for the promotion of agriculture, livestock and fisheries, said Minister Ramilison Harifidy.

Razafimbololona Angeline, President of the National Chamber of Farmers, believes and hopes that if the key points are fully implemented, it will undoubtedly lead to rural development and food security.

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