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Selma Malika Haddadi, AUC Deputy Chairperson on behalf of AUC Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Addressing ministers, diplomats, regional representatives, development partners, private sector leaders, and innovators, Amb. Haddadi described digital agriculture as \u201cnot a choice, but a necessity for Africa\u2019s survival and prosperity,\u201d urging stakeholders to mobilize around a shared agenda to transform agri-food systems through technology, innovation, and climate-smart practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;No single government or institution can achieve this transformation alone. Digital agriculture thrives through collaboration across borders, sectors, and disciplines,&#8221; Haddadi said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The conference, themed \u201cShaping Agricultural Policy for Africa\u2019s Future: Digital Innovations, Climate-Smart Practices for Agri-Food System Transformation,\u201d marks a major milestone in Africa\u2019s push to modernize its agricultural sector\u2014one that supports over 60 percent of the continent\u2019s population and remains central to national economies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The AUC Deputy Chairperson noted that Africa\u2019s agricultural sector continues to grapple with severe challenges, including climate change, environmental degradation, limited access to finance and markets, post-harvest losses, and the continent\u2019s struggle to attract youth into agriculture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThrough innovation, we can unlock productivity, strengthen resilience, and create inclusive opportunities for farmers, women, and youth,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She emphasized that digital tools such as satellite-based precision farming, digital extension services, mobile financial platforms, and climate-smart applications have the potential to revolutionize agricultural value chains and strengthen resilience against climate and market shocks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Deputy Chairperson highlighted key continental frameworks guiding this agenda, including the Digital Transformation Strategy for Africa (2020\u20132030) and the Science, Technology and Innovation Strategy for Africa (STISA-2024).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These frameworks prioritize expanding digital infrastructure, strengthening data governance, and using innovation to drive socio-economic transformation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAgriculture is a priority sector under these strategies because technology can significantly improve market access, productivity, and climate adaptation,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The AU announced renewed commitments to support Member States through a number of interventions including developing enabling policies for digital agriculture, expanding digital skills training for farmers, youth, and extension workers and advocating investment in broadband and digital public goods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, Amb. 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