Africazine:
Gabon is taking significant steps towards enhancing its agricultural productivity.
On June 6, 2026, Gabon’s Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Professor Charles Edgard Mombo, visited the Kougouleu experimental plantations. This visit aimed to assess agricultural research progress, focusing on food self-sufficiency and productivity enhancement.
Minister Inspects Agricultural Research Progress
During his visit, Professor Mombo inspected various experimental plots, including soybeans, rice, corn, beans, and red and white seedpods. His assessment highlighted the government’s commitment to improving agricultural practices in Gabon. The minister emphasized the critical role of the National Program for Variety Selection and Improvement and Seed Production (PNSAV-PS) in achieving the president’s agricultural goals.
Professor Mombo praised the dedication of the researchers involved in these projects. He stressed the importance of ensuring that quality seeds are accessible to producers, which is vital for the success of the agricultural sector.
Gabon: Key figures on agricultural research
- Visit date: June 6, 2026
- Experimental plots inspected: soybeans, rice, corn, beans, red and white seedpods
Future Steps for Agricultural Development
- Continued support for the National Program for Variety Selection and Improvement and Seed Production (PNSAV-PS)
- Focus on improving access to quality seeds for producers
Gabon is committed to enhancing agricultural productivity for food self-sufficiency.
