Cameroon Wants to Become Central Africa’s Wheat Hub

Published 2024년 11월 15일

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Cameroon is aiming to become the primary wheat producer in Central Africa, having tested its own wheat seeds in Chad and Gabon, and planning to extend this to other Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC) countries. The country's unique climate and experience in wheat production, along with international interest from the WecaWheat Collaborative Network following the war in Ukraine, have led to this ambition. Cameroon has developed around 50 wheat seed varieties and is testing them on nearly 300 hectares of land in Wassande, with the ultimate goal of creating a full wheat production chain to end its reliance on expensive wheat imports.

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Cameroon is making efforts to become the main producer of wheat for Central Africa. The country is already testing its own wheat seeds in Chad and Gabon and is looking to extend this effort across all the countries within the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC). According to the Ministry of Scientific Research and Innovation (Minresi), Cameroon sees itself as the go-to wheat source for its neighbors. “The countries in our region are counting on Cameroon,” said Eddy Ngankeu, Technical Advisor No. 2 at Minresi, in a video message where he confirmed the country’s ambitious vision to lead the region’s wheat production. Cameroon’s confidence comes with reason. “We’re the only country in the sub-region that has five agro-ecological zones,” Ngankeu pointed out. “This unique landscape means we can develop a variety of seeds here that will grow well in the other CEMAC countries too. That’s our strength.” Beyond its favorable climate and landscape, Cameroon brings ...

Source: UkrAgroConsult