Focus Area
Agricultural Development
Enhancing agricultural and aquaculture development through education, training and mechanisation.
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Why this matters
The need we respond to.
An estimated 1 billion people suffered chronic under-nourishment globally between 2014 and 2016.
Source: UN Food and Agriculture Organization
Despite access to arable land, Nigeria ranks 37th of 45 African countries on the Hunger and Nutrition Commitment Index, rated “very low commitment” to tackling hunger and under-nutrition.
Source: HANCI-Africa
BAF's Agricultural Development pillar works to enhance agricultural and aquaculture development through education, training and mechanisation.
What this includes
How BAF works in this area.
“Go Back to Farm Campaign” — inspiring African youth toward large-scale agricultural and aquaculture development through mechanisation.
Partnering with public and private sectors to increase agricultural and aquaculture investment.
Food preservation infrastructure to reduce post-harvest losses and strengthen food security.
Quarterly and annual summits for community leaders and farmers on improving agricultural productivity.
In development
This pillar's programmes are defined and ready for activation but have not yet been executed or reported on publicly. BAF is actively working to launch its first Agricultural Development initiatives.
Learn More
Partners, funders and farming organisations interested in launching this work can reach BAF directly.