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Solar 'part of food security solution' - developer


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Published in Food and Wine on Wednesday, April 30th 2025 at 2:28 GMT by BBC   Print publication without navigation

  • Concerns have been raised about turning agricultural land over to solar panels in the county.

The article from Yahoo News discusses how solar energy can play a crucial role in enhancing food security, particularly in regions like Africa where access to reliable energy is limited. It highlights a project in Nigeria where solar-powered irrigation systems have been implemented to help farmers increase crop yields and reduce dependency on rain-fed agriculture. The initiative, supported by the United Nations and various NGOs, aims to combat food insecurity by providing sustainable energy solutions that enable year-round farming. The article also mentions that solar energy can reduce the cost of farming, making it more viable for smallholder farmers, and emphasizes the broader environmental benefits of using renewable energy sources in agriculture.

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