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Gates Commits $1.4B to Support Small Farmers Worldwide

11/9/2025

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William H. Gates III, billionaire philanthropist, announced a commitment of at least $1.4 billion over four years to support small-scale farmers in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.
The funding aims to boost resilience to climate change by expanding access to technologies such as biofertilizers and soil health mapping.
The initiative aligns with the Gates Foundation's goal of alleviating poverty and improving food security ahead of COP30 in Brazil.

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William H. Gates III, billionaire philanthropist, announced a commitment of at least $1.4 billion over four years to support small-scale farmers in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.
The funding aims to boost resilience to climate change by expanding access to technologies such as biofertilizers and soil health mapping.
The initiative aligns with the Gates Foundation's goal of alleviating poverty and improving food security ahead of COP30 in Brazil.