To attract investors, economic operators: Organisation, PCAC, markets lucrative organic farming sector.

This was during a hybrid press conference in Yaounde. The presser was organised by PCAC in partnership with the Economic and Social Council.

It was attended by the Secretary General of Economic and Social Council, Zacharie Ngoumbe, the General Coordinator of PCAC, partner institutions, members of the civil society, among others.

According to organisers, the aim of the presser was to present the achievement of PCAC, highlight the economic potential of the organic farming sector for investors and economic operators and the opportunities for organic farming in Cameroon.

PCAC argued that organic farming and agroecology are essential levers for sustainable development, food security and adaptation to climate change in Cameroon.

However, they stressed that the sector remains under-exploited despite enormous investment opportunities, particularly in the production of organic inputs.

“A real economic opportunity”

The Director of vocational training centre, Centre Polyvalent de Formation, CPF, in Mbouo-Bandjoun, Denis Diane Pountcheu, explained that according to a study conducted, the organic farming sector is profitable and worth investing in.

She mentioned in her presentation that Cameroon has undeniable natural, human and institutional assets to make organic farming and agroecology a vector for sustainable development.

She added that arable land, agroecological diversity, farming expertise, proactive public policies and networks of committed stakeholders form a solid foundation for structuring an efficient and competitive organic value chain.

“Organic farming is a real economic opportunity that can help shape and drive growth. Investing in this sector guarantees public health, resilience to climate change, the creation of sustainable jobs, and the future competitiveness of our agriculture economy,” the CPF Director said.

Pountcheu bemoaned the fact that despite the potential, organic farming remains underdeveloped.

She said the sector faces several challenges like limited access to reliable and structured information, low availability of organic inputs, and difficulty in accessing markets and investments.

She encouraged the active involvement of Cameroon’s economic operators in the development of organic farming and agroecology.

Enter PCAC General Coordinator

Speaking earlier, the General Coordinator of PCAC, the Rev. Dr. Jean-Blaise Kenmogne, said since the launch of the PCAC, and in collaboration with five organisations, they have collected, validated and disseminated knowledge to transform farmers’ holdings into prosperous and sustainable businesses.

According to Dr Kenmogne, PCAC has collected and validated 83 knowledge products including fact sheets, videos, guides, and disseminated them.

He also said they have also trained and deployed 1,388 trained people including 666 women leaders throughout the country, bridged the gap between local and national actors and engaged in advocacy.

Journalists urged to take active role

The General Coordinator of PCAC said journalists and the media have a role to play in ensuring that they attain their goals.

He challenged them to highlight success stories by giving visibility and a voice to the young people and women who, thanks to agroecology and organic farming, are helping to ensure food security.

The media, he added, can also inform citizens about their rights and the quality of products and decision makers about their duties amongst others.

“Without your pens, microphones, and cameras, the agroecological and organic transition we want to promote will remain confined to our reports. With you, it will enter every Cameroonian household,” he told journalists.

This article was first published in The Guardian Post Edition No:3700 of Tuesday February 10, 2026