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Akinwumi Adesina: the farmer’s son who led the African Development Bank Profile Akinwumi Adesina: the farmer’s son who led the African Development Bank Akinwumi Adesina, a Nigerian agricultural economist, served as Nigeria's agriculture minister and then as president of the African Development Bank from 2015 to 2025. He won the World Food Prize in 2017. Benin’s economy booms under ‘cotton king’ Patrice Talon despite political freedoms eroding News Benin’s economy booms under ‘cotton king’ Patrice Talon despite political freedoms eroding Patrice Talon, known as the 'cotton king', drives Benin's booming economy even as political freedoms face challenges. Somerset farmer revives wildflower cultivation in Cheddar News Somerset farmer revives wildflower cultivation in Cheddar The Somerset farmer is leading a remarkable revival of wildflower cultivation in Cheddar, promoting biodiversity and sustainability in the region. Australia opens state-of-the-art chicken factory designed with animal welfare in mind News Australia opens state-of-the-art chicken factory designed with animal welfare in mind The new Australia chicken factory is a state-of-the-art facility designed with animal welfare in mind, setting industry standards.