Human progress notwithstanding, many parts of the world are still mired in hunger and malnutrition crisis. World Food Program reports that 309 million people are facing chronic hunger in 72 countries. Africa, where an estimated 20% of the population is undernourished, is called upon to fortify its own food security systems and also take up the greater responsibility of serving as the breadbasket to the world. Endowed with vast arable lands and water resources, Africa has the potential to produce food for the world by raising its farm productivity. Down the decades, Indian government and industry have participated in Africa’s farm sector modernisation through initiatives like watershed development, tractorisation and supply of modern farm implements.

This recording is of plenary session themed at 'Unleashing Africa's agricultural potential for global food security' at India Africa business conclave held on 21 August in New Delhi.