In 2008 the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) stated that "organic agriculture can be more conducive to food security in Africa than most conventional production systems, and that it is more likely to be sustainable in the long-term"UNEP-UNCTAD. (2008). Organic Agriculture and Food Security in Africa. United Nations. Free full-text . and that "yields had more than doubled where organic, or near-organic practices had been used" and that soil fertility and drought resistance improved.Howden D. Organic farming 'could feed Africa'. The Independent.
In 2008 the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) stated that "organic agriculture can be more conducive to food security in Africa than most conventional production systems and that it is more likely to be sustainable in the long-term"UNEP-UNCTAD (2008) Organic Agriculture and Food Security in Africa United Nations Free full-text  and that "yields had more than doubled where organic or near-organic practices had been used" and that soil fertility and drought resistance improvedHowden D Organic farming 'could feed Africa' The Independent