Agriculture gives livelihoods for almost 70 % of Benin’s inhabitants and stays the spine of the nationwide financial system. Despite regular financial development, Benin faces persistent meals safety challenges, significantly in rural areas the place smallholder farmers are weak to climate variability.
The Government has prioritized modernizing and strengthening the resilience of the sector in its nationwide improvement technique.
Livestock productiveness is hindered by low-performing breeds and poor feed and water administration, whereas animal illnesses corresponding to trypanosomiasis scale back meat and milk output. Food security management is restricted, with analytical capability to observe meals merchandise centralized in Cotonou, within the excessive south of the nation.
“The Atoms4Food initiative is perfectly aligned with Benin’s strategic priorities: ensuring food security and boosting the productivity of our agricultural sector,” mentioned Gaston Cossi Dossouhoui, Benin’s Minister of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries. “The partnership and expertise of the IAEA are crucial and will enable us to consolidate our capabilities to provide producers with reliable solutions, increase yields and minimise post-harvest losses.”