Smallholder farmers in Africa are benefiting from regenerative agriculture but need better access to technology to maximize its potential. During the second Roundtable of African Farmers, participants from several African countries and international organizations discussed the need for government policies that support outcome-driven, technology-neutral solutions to improve food security. Farmers emphasized the importance of tailored practices, such as crop rotation, reduced tillage, and greenhouse technology, to address challenges like soil health and climate change.
However, barriers such as limited access to modern tools, high costs, and lack of infrastructure hinder progress. The farmers called for reforms, including financial support, enhanced training, and increased investment in research and development to enable sustainable agricultural practices. Agriculture supports over half of Africa’s population but struggles with low productivity and food insecurity despite abundant arable land. For Bayer, regenerative agriculture aims to improve soil health, climate resilience, and the well-being of farmers and communities.
