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Agriculture global food price COVID 19, small-holder farmers digital tools Greenwell Matchaya
27 July 21
Africa
The effects of COVID-19 have been felt in almost every sector, and agriculture is no different.
Social distancing requirements and travel restrictions have prevented farmers from sowing their crops, leading to labor disruption, and wreaking havoc on supply chains. As a result, there’s been a 30% rise in global food prices since the start of 2020 and a decline in the household incomes of some smallholder farmers, which make up more than 60% of Africa’s population.
Devex