African, Chinese stakeholders convene in Kenya amid call to transform food systems

China and Africa's leaders gathered in Nairobi to explore innovative strategies for transforming agrifood systems at the Africa-China-CIMMYT Science Forum.

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The Africa-China-CIMMYT Science Forum in Nairobi gathered experts from China and Africa to explore strategies for transforming agrifood systems through innovation and cooperation. Organized by CAAS and CIMMYT, the forum emphasized the importance of collaboration in addressing food security, rural poverty, and climate resilience in Africa. Key discussions focused on the benefits of technology transfer and research partnerships to support smallholder farmers and advance agricultural modernization across the continent.

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