The devastating effect of invasive alien species on agriculture in Africa

게시됨 2021년 6월 1일

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A study by CABI estimates the economic cost of invasive alien species (IAS) on African agriculture at $3.6 trillion annually, which is 1.5 times the continent's GDP. The cost is attributed to yield losses of major crops and livestock, with cassava, citrus, tomatoes, corn, and bananas being the most impacted. Nigeria is the most affected country, incurring over $1 trillion in annual costs. The study recommends measures for preventing the arrival of new species, controlling established ones, and early detection for rapid response. The African Union's Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment, Josefa Sacko, has emphasized the need for effective management and control of IAS for achieving the potential of African agriculture and feeding the growing population.

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The economic cost of invasive alien species (IAS) on the African agricultural sector is estimated at $ 3.6 trillion per year, or 1.5 times the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Africa, shows the first in-depth study on the subject Towards estimating the economic cost of invasive alien species to African crop and livestock production carried out by scientists from the international organization CABI. A huge cost for African agriculture where more than 80% of people living in rural areas depend on the crops they cultivate for their food and income. The economic cost of IAS is measured through yield losses of major crops, such as maize, tomato, cassava, mango and banana, as well as labor costs through weeding and waste. income from livestock. Cassava, citrus, tomato, corn, .. impacted If several IAS are studied, Tuta absoluta causes the highest annual yield losses By crop, the biggest impact is for cassava, where Africa is the world's largest producer, with $ 21.8 billion, followed by ...

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