agricultural production and trade in Africa, provided that appropriate policies are adopted and the food and agriculture sector is given highest priority in resource allocation in development plans and programmes, Mindful of the fact that human activities and inadequate policies for the use and development of land resources contribute greatly to the destruction of the environment and ecology and the resultant drought and desertification, - 105 - Greatly concerned with the continent's growing dependence on imports and food aid, Aware of the commendable efforts of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the Economic Commission for Africa, the Organization of African Unity and other bilateral and multilateral agencies in complementing the efforts of African countries to solve their food problems, Taking serious note of the commitments made by the African Ministers of Agriculture in their Harare Declaration on the Food Crisis in Africa adopted at the thirteenth FAO Regional Conference for Africa in Harare, Zimbabwe, on 25 July 1984, Convinced that the solution to this problem lies primarily with African peoples and Governments as stated in the Lagos Plan of Action, 1. Calls upon African Governments to design and implement policies and programmes to enhance the drive towards self-help, self-reliant and self-sustained food and agricultural development; 2. Calls upon African Governments to increase domestic investment in agriculture, in particular with emphasis on development of research, appropriate technology, incentive packages geared to small-holder producers, irrigation facilities, and manpower training geared to the development of small-holder producers, taking the conservation and development of natural resources into account; 3. Calls upon the international financial institutions and the donor community to assist African Governments in their efforts to rehabilitate the food and agriculture sector and to initiate long-term measures to bring about lasting solutions; 
**Analysis**
This text appears to focus on the development of agriculture in Africa, highlighting the need for African governments to take action to improve food production and reduce dependence on imports and aid. The text also mentions the importance of conservation and development of natural resources, which suggests a connection to the natural environment. Additionally, the text references international organizations and financial institutions, indicating that it may be related to international cooperation and development.

**Category**
Agriculture, forestry and fishing, Economic development