Smarter ways of growing crops could be one of the answers to the growing problem of not having enough food for a growing population, according to world leaders at an International Fund for Agricultural Development conference.

The two-day session of the 35th Governing Council features presentations by various stakeholders, including President Paul Kagame of Rwanda.

President Kagame shared his perspective on the importance of agriculture and how sustainable productivity improvements can reduce poverty in developing countries.

Julie Walker reports.

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