This year’s theme, “Hand in Hand for a Better Food Future,” reminds us that collaboration and shared purpose are vital to building a sustainable food system for all. At the Eko Farm Fair, we brought together farmers, stakeholders, and consumers to celebrate agriculture and

Our team visited the University of Ilorin for a monitoring check-in with beneficiaries of the Graduate Agripreneur Programme. One of the beneficiaries we met with was Danladi Elijah, who shared encouraging updates about his poultry enterprise. Danladi, who focuses on broiler

Did you know? Ginger takes about 8–10 months to fully develop, and every stage of that slow growth boosts its flavour, aroma and overall quality. Many farmers harvest too early, but the real value comes when you let it reach full maturity , that’s when the roots are richer,

Happy International Men’s Day! Today, we’re celebrating the men who quietly show up every day, on farms, in communities, in businesses and keep pushing for growth and stability. Across our programmes, we see men leading with purpose, supporting their families, creating

Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into visible and nowhere is this clearer than in agriculture and agribusiness. Behind every thriving farm, every agro-innovation, and every rural enterprise is someone who first imagined more: more yield, more efficiency,

...because when local food systems are strengthened, families are better able to choose healthier meals and communities are better positioned to reduce diet-related diseases. #WorldDiabetesDay #FoodSystems #NutritionAccess #LocalFarming #HealthyCommunities #SmallholderFarmers

Yesterday was World Diabetes Day, and today we’re spotlighting the role our food systems play in supporting healthier communities. Healthy food choices start with what is available in our markets and communities. This World Diabetes Day, we’re highlighting everyday foods that

Throwback to moments from the Lagos Farm Fair, where our team engaged farmers, visited exhibition stands and saw firsthand the innovations supporting local production. The Fair also featured the formal opening of the smoking kiln provided to farmers an important step in

It’s our beneficiary spotlight, and today we are celebrating Khadijah Owolabi, an agribusiness champion and beneficiary of the Graduate Agripreneur Program at the University of Ibadan. Khadijah is turning her passion for meat processing into a thriving business, starting with

Not all heroes wear capes, some wear boots, hold their hoes and cutlasses, brave the sun, and till the ground so that we can all be food secure. To us, these are the real heroes, our smallholder farmers. They make up over 80% of Nigeria’s farming population and produce most of

Field monitoring visit, Ikole, Ekiti State. Our team spent time with the farmers to review progress on the maize project and observe the current stage of growth across the fields. Some plots have reached harvest stage, while others are still maturing. The farmers walked us

...each stage is part of building stronger practices and more resilient outcomes. Sustainable futures are shaped through consistency. One season at a time. One conversation at a time. One community at a time. #BATNF #SmallholderFarmers #Agriculture #SustainableFuture

For us as a foundation, we do not just empower smallholder farmers. We stay present. We return to the field. We listen. We learn together. Progress is not measured by one-off interventions but by continuous support that helps farmers grow with confidence. This maize project

Access to timely information can shape decisions and open new pathways for growth. The BATNF mobile app provides a central space to stay updated on our events, programs and opportunities across the agricultural ecosystem. Don’t miss out on what’s ahead. Scan the code on the

George Washington once described agriculture as the most healthful, useful and noble employment. The statement still holds true today. Agriculture is a foundation for economic stability, community well-being and national development. It provides livelihoods, supports industry

.....their presence matters. Their contribution matters. And their growth shapes what comes next. #BATNF #YouthInAgriculture #Agriculture #CommunityDevelopment #FutureGrowers

Youth involvement in agriculture is more than participation. It is continuity. It is the next chapter of how we grow food, build stronger communities and secure our shared future. Young people bring new ideas, energy and innovation into the food system. They introduce new

When we think of smallholder farmers, we think of people who understand the land with patience and care. People who wake up each day committed to nurturing growth, season after season. Their work supports families, strengthens local markets and sustains our food systems in ways

This month, we remain committed to empowering farmers in ways that honor their knowledge, strengthen their capacity, and expand their opportunities. We understand that sustainable growth is not just about production, but about people, communities, and the systems that support

It has been one of those weeks where you pause for a second and realize just how much effort goes into building something meaningful. From the fields to the communities, from planning to execution, from conversations to real work on the ground. Growth may not always look loud,

Meet @aminatadebisii , Founder of @pemniawellness and the 1st place winner of the 2024 Farmers for the Future Grant cohort. Her journey began as an NYSC project driven by a passion for food security and nutrition, and today Pemnia Wellness processes orange-fleshed sweet potato