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A new report highlights concerns that Africa's 'Green Revolution,' which promotes monoculture farming, is undermining the cultivation of traditional crops that are more nutritious and climate-resilient. Critics argue the push toward standardized, high-yield crops has sidelined indigenous food systems better suited to local conditions. The findings add to a broader debate over agricultural policy in Africa, where climate change is increasing the value of drought- and heat-resistant traditional varieties. Advocates are calling for greater investment in preserving crop diversity rather than continuing to prioritize monoculture-based agricultural development models.