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-Encouraging private-sector-led development of the sector.
-Increasing agricultural productivity and incomes, especially for small-holder farmers.
-Emphasis on irrigation to reduce over-reliance on rain-fed agriculture in the face of limited high potential agricultural land.
-Encouraging diversification into non-traditional agricultural commodities and value addition to reduce vulnerability.
-Enhancing the food security and a reduction in the number of those suffering from hunger and hence the achievement of SDGs (2).
-Ensuring environmental sustainability.
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