food security

The Future of Food: Climate Change and Global Agriculture

THE FUTURE OF FOOD: HOW CLIMATE CHANGE IS CHANGING WHAT WE GROW AND EAT

Climate change is often discussed in terms of rising temperatures, melting glaciers, and extreme weather events. However, one of its most significant impacts may be felt much closer to home: on the food people eat every day. From coffee farms in South America to rice fields in Asia and wheat-producing regions in Europe, changing weather […]

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BATN Foundation Awards N25.5 Million to Young Agripreneurs

The BATN Foundation has awarded a total of N25.5 million in grants to 17 young agripreneurs as part of efforts to support youth-led businesses in Nigeria’s agricultural sector. The beneficiaries, selected under the Foundation’s 2026 Graduate Agripreneur Programme (GAP), each received N1.5 million in equity-free funding to help grow their agricultural ventures. The programme is

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Cross River Targets ₦150bn Agribusiness Investment Deal

Cross River Targets ₦150bn Agribusiness Investment, Secures ₦18bn Produce Offtake Deal

Cross River State has announced plans to attract ₦150 billion in agribusiness investments over the next six years as part of a broader strategy to transform agriculture into a major driver of economic growth, job creation, and food security. The target was disclosed during a stakeholders’ engagement on Project GROW, an agricultural development initiative aimed

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When Groundnut Pyramids Defined Nigeria’s Economy

When Groundnut Pyramids Defined Nigeria’s Economy

Long before crude oil became the backbone of Nigeria’s economy, groundnuts helped build the nation. For decades, Nigeria was one of the world’s leading producers and exporters of groundnuts, commonly known as peanuts. The crop generated foreign exchange, created jobs, supported rural communities, and contributed significantly to government revenue. At the centre of this success

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TED ENI

Ted Eni is Building Africa’s Agricultural Future Through AI and Precision Innovation

D.E.T Services Founder on Climate-Smart Agriculture, Drone Technology, and Transforming Smallholder Farming in Africa Across Africa, agriculture remains the backbone of livelihoods, yet millions of smallholder farmers continue to face persistent challenges — from unpredictable climate conditions and pest outbreaks to inefficient farm management and low productivity. For Ted Eni, founder of D.E.T Services, these

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