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Through presentations and deliberations, the conference arrived at major research and development priorities according to the four themes discussed: environmental sustainability, economic sustainability, social sustainability and institutional sustainability. Numerous reasons for the stagnation or even decline in agricultural production in Sub-Saharan Africa since 1960s were discussed, and the need for a continuous dialogue between the policymakers and scientific community was highlighted. The conference also highlighted some important technical approaches to increasing agricultural sustainability including integrated nutrient management, microdosing techniques and the use of slow release fertilizers. Adaptation and mitigation of clime change, and strengthening of human resources are among the priority considerations. |
