The economy of Sierra Leone depends on agriculture to a great extent.
FAO figures show that up to 74 percent of the total land area, is considered suitable for cultivation, although almost 80% of farmers cultivate less than 10% of that land.
It is estimated that agriculture is providing employment for around 65% of the country's labour force and about 75 percent of the population (with women as the predominant labour force).
The national policy framework has changed from the Agenda for Change (2009 - 2013) to new country strategy paper, the "Agenda for Prosperity" (2013-2018). Under this agenda, Sierra Leone's government seeks to build a stable economy, founded on private sector-led growth, and diversified across several competitive sectors, with the longer term goal of being a middle income country by 2030.
Agriculture remains a priority in the Agenda for Prosperity, so it is only sensible to find the Legends in farming in Sierra Leone. With this significance in mind, the new category is now active. Nominations and voting is encouraged so we can find the Farming Legends together.
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