       prices for African agriculture.   noting that “African
agriculture still faces many constraints, being
undercapitalized, inefficient and uncompetitive,” Diouf
expressed his  conviction that “with political will and good
governance, Africa can change its  agriculture and succeed in
feeding its population.” He further explained that  the main
factors inhibiting agricultural development in Africa include
lack of  access to improved seeds and fertilizers and lack of
adequate irrigation. He  concluded by outlining an FAO
initiative in response to soaring food prices to  support the
low-income food-deficit countries by facilitating poor farmers'
access to inputs. [FAO press release] [FAO Initiative  on
Soaring Food Prices]