Thu, March 13, 2025

Is Your Agribusiness Investable? How to Attract Investors with Branding & Credibility

Securing investment for your agribusiness isn’t just about having a great product or service—it’s about positioning yourself as an investable business. In this episode of the Let’s Talk Agriculture Podcast, we break down exactly what investors look for and how you can build a strong brand, establish credibility, and prepare for funding the right way.   You’ll learn: The key factors investors consider before funding agribusinesses  Why branding matters and how it impacts investor decisions  How to build credibility through media exposure, customer success stories, and thought leadership The steps to becoming investor-ready—from knowing your numbers to refining your pitch The best ways to approach and engage with investors for long-term success   Whether you're actively seeking investment or just preparing for future opportunities, this episode will help you position your agribusiness for growth and funding success.   At Let’s Talk Agriculture LLC, we help agribusinesses develop strategic communication, branding, and thought leadership to gain visibility and attract the right investors. Want to make your agribusiness investable? Let’s talk!   🎧 Tune in now!    

Wed, March 05, 2025

Reducing Food Waste: How Every Bite Counts Towards Sustainability

Welcome to another enlightening episode of the Let's Talk Agriculture Podcast, hosted by Sharon Idahosa. This week, we tackle the critical issue of food loss and waste, exploring how millions of tons of food go uneaten annually, leading to wasted resources, environmental harm, and missed opportunities to combat global hunger. Our guest, Chizoma, a seasoned advisor in the food health industry, guides us through the critical concepts of reducing, recovering, and recycling food waste. From understanding the differences between food loss and food waste to the significant environmental, economic, and social impacts, this episode dives deep into actionable solutions and strategies that businesses, governments, and individuals can adopt. Sharon and Chizoma also share inspirational stories of innovative approaches and personal experiences in tackling food waste, aiming to motivate listeners to make conscious efforts toward building more sustainable food systems. Join us in this crucial conversation and learn how you too can play a part in creating a more sustainable future.

Thu, February 27, 2025

Cocoa Crisis or Market Correction? Exploring the Industry's Future

In this episode of the Let's Talk Agriculture podcast, Sharon Idahosa delves into the burgeoning cocoa industry, currently making headlines due to skyrocketing prices and divided opinions. Is the industry truly in crisis, or are we witnessing a long-overdue market correction? Join Sharon as she hosts Alan Perlstein, a pioneering food technology expert, to explore the impacts of technological innovations in food production. Discover the potential of lab-grown cocoa as a sustainable alternative, its effects on traditional farming, and how such innovations could redefine the future of chocolate. Alan shares insights into the challenges faced by cocoa farmers, especially in Africa, and how the demand for cocoa is outpacing supply. Learn how lab-grown cocoa might impact the market, its ability to mimic traditional flavors, and the debate around differentiating between traditional and lab-grown cocoa in the market. Tune in to understand the dynamics of the cocoa industry, the role of technology in food production, and the implications for farmers and consumers alike.

Thu, February 20, 2025

Beyond the Metrics: Building Podcast Influence in Agribusiness

Welcome to the Let's Talk Agriculture Podcast Show, where today we explore the deeper purpose of podcasting beyond numbers. Join your host, Sharon Idahosa, as we delve into the debate of whether businesses should prioritize audience metrics or focus on establishing industry authority and shaping conversations. This episode dives into how podcasting can be a powerful tool for building credibility, influence, and long-term business impact in the agriculture industry. Learn why thought leadership is not an overnight success and how consistent, meaningful conversations can position your brand as a go-to expert. Discover practical strategies for leveraging podcasting for thought leadership, from crafting impactful episodes to expanding reach through repurposed content and guest appearances. Shift your focus from immediate metrics to lasting influence and explore how podcasting can become a strategic tool for brand growth and industry positioning.

Thu, February 13, 2025

Unlocking Business Value: Beyond ESG Compliance in Agriculture

Welcome to the Let's Talk Agriculture Podcast Show, where we delve into pressing topics in the agriculture sector. In this episode, host Sharon Idahosa explores the significance of strategic ESG communication for agribusinesses. Moving beyond mere regulatory compliance, the discussion highlights how effective communication of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) impacts can drive investment, foster trust, and differentiate brands in a competitive market. Join us as we uncover common pitfalls in ESG communication, such as focusing on compliance over sustainable impact and the dangers of greenwashing. Discover the importance of storytelling in conveying real-life impacts and how leveraging platforms like podcasts and video documentaries can enhance your message. Let's Talk Agriculture Limited offers strategic communication, branding, and media solutions to help your agribusiness stand out and thrive. Tune in to learn how to make ESG an integral part of your growth strategy, engage your audience effectively, and ultimately unlock greater business value.

Thu, February 06, 2025

Youth as Catalysts: Driving Africa's Agricultural Revolution

Welcome to the Let's Talk Agriculture podcast, where Sharon Idahosa dives deep into the trends, challenges, opportunities, and innovations shaping Africa's agricultural sector. In this episode, we explore the crucial role youth play in achieving Africa's food security goals. With the continent's growing population and increasing food demand, young agriculture innovators are stepping up to create solutions, drive innovations, and transform the industry. Joining the conversation is Alfred Ukane, a passionate agricultural innovator, who shares insights on the challenges, opportunities, and solutions that young agripreneurs bring to the table. The discussion highlights the importance of enabling environments, overcoming barriers like infrastructure and access to capital, and the significance of knowledge sharing. Listen in to discover how empowering youth can shape the future of agriculture in Africa. The episode also emphasizes the power of networking and strategic positioning for young professionals aiming to make a difference in the agricultural sector.

S101 Enull · Wed, January 29, 2025

What African Agribusinesses Can Learn from Global Food Brands with Sharon Idahosa

Welcome to another episode of the Let’s Talk Agriculture Podcast! Today, we’re diving into a critical topic—branding and marketing for agribusinesses. Many African agribusinesses do great work, yet they struggle to differentiate themselves in the market. Without strong branding, it becomes difficult to attract investors, customers, and partners. So, what can we learn from global food brands that have successfully built recognizable and trusted identities? Let’s break it down. First, let’s talk about Dangote Group. Dangote has established itself as a dominant player, not just in agriculture but across multiple industries. What’s the secret? Consistency in branding. From product packaging to marketing campaigns, their identity remains the same, making them instantly recognizable. This is something many agribusinesses in Africa overlook—the power of consistency in messaging, design, and positioning. Next, we look at Nestlé and how they adapted their marketing to fit African cooking styles. Instead of using a one-size-fits-all approach, Nestlé tailored its branding and communication to resonate with local consumers. This is a key lesson—understanding your audience and localizing your messaging can set you apart. Then there’s Olam Agri, which has positioned itself as a sustainability-driven agribusiness. In today’s market, consumers and investors are paying more attention to sustainability. Olam Agri didn’t just adopt sustainability as a practice, they made it part of their brand story, which helped them stand out and build trust. So, what’s the key takeaway? African agribusinesses must be intentional about branding. Whether it’s through consistency, audience-centered messaging, or sustainability, branding is what makes your business visible, credible, and competitive. At  Let’s Talk Agriculture Limited , we help agribusinesses develop strong branding, marketing, and communication strategies that position them for success. If you’re struggling with differentiation, now is the time to start building a brand that lasts. Tune in to this episode to learn how you can apply these lessons to your agribusiness. Let’s make African agribusinesses impossible to ignore!

Thu, January 23, 2025

How to Leverage CSR to Build Strong Agricultural Brands

In this insightful episode of the Let’s Talk Agriculture Podcast , host Sharon Idahosa explores the power of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in shaping strong agricultural brands. Brought to you by Let’s Talk Agriculture Media, the media arm of Let’s Talk Agriculture Limited, this episode dives into: 💫 Understanding how CSR goes beyond philanthropy to create lasting value in the agricultural sector. 💫Why storytelling and strategic communication are essential to maximizing CSR impact. 💫 How effective CSR initiatives build credibility, customer loyalty, and long-term brand equity. 💫 As a leading agribusiness communication firm, we help brands craft compelling narratives, showcase their impact, and position themselves as industry leaders through CSR. If your brand is investing in CSR but struggling to communicate its impact, Let’s Talk Agriculture Limited is your trusted partner. We specialize in sustainability communications, branding, and media strategies tailored for the agricultural sector. Get in touch with us: partnerships@letstalkagriculture.com

Wed, October 09, 2024

How the Zero Hunger Coalition is Mobilizing AgriFood System Actors to End Hunger & Malnutrition with Francine Picard

[00:00:42] Sharon Idahosa: Hello, beautiful people. Welcome to the Let's Talk Agriculture podcast the podcast that connects you with the happenings, the trends, and opportunities in the agriculture sector. [00:00:52] Sharon Idahosa: So, here's a quick information for us. We will be rounding up the  Let's Talk Agriculture podcast show  for the year in [00:01:00] October and maybe stretch to November. Because we are trying to prepare for our year end vaccine, and if you'd like to be a part of it, please do well to reach out to us. Send an email to hello@letstalkagriculture.com. [00:01:12] Sharon Idahosa: Now for today's episode, we will be looking at how the  Zero Hunger Coalition  is mobilizing Agri food systems actors to end hunger and malnutrition. Now, zero hunger is part of the  SDGs  and it must be addressed. So to help us learn more about the Unifying Effort, join me in welcoming Francine Picard, Director of Partnerships at  Shamba Centre for Food and Climate. [00:01:39] Sharon Idahosa: Hello, Francine. Thank you so much for joining the show today. I hope you've been well.  [00:01:42] Francine: I'm fine, Sharon, and thank you for having me today.  [00:01:45] Sharon Idahosa: It's a pleasure to have you here. When I saw your profile, I just thought, yeah, maybe we could connect. I, to be honest, I wasn't looking at the Let's Talk Agriculture podcast. [00:01:54] Sharon Idahosa: I was trying to be very biased because I have A podcast for women. And I thought that, yes, maybe I [00:02:00] should have you on my personal podcast, but at the end of the day, we found ourselves here, which I think is amazing. So, thank you once again for joining  LTA podcast . So, to get this episode started, maybe you can just give us an overview of what the Zero Hunger Coalition is all about. [00:02:17] Sharon Idahosa: What is the inspiration behind this and why now?  [00:02:21] Francine: Thank you, Sharon. Before I start talking about the  Zero Hunger Coalition , I just want to reflect on You Wanted Me as a Woman, and I think that the Shamba Centre, the organization that I'm one of the co-founders, actually has an amazing story, because it's all about three amazing women. [00:02:38] Francine: Sometimes it's also nice to recognize who we are, uh, that's joined forces all together to say, okay, let's work on, we have been working on the issue of ending anger, but let's put our forces all together to see, to then try and change things the way that we want to change it. Let disrupt the system the way you [00:03:00] think we are able to achieve it. [00:03:01] Francine: So the Shamb

S8 E86 · Thu, September 19, 2024

Navigating the Risks in Poultry Farming with Godbold Chukwuebuka

[00:00:00] Intro [00:00:41] Sharon Idahosa: Hello, beautiful people. Welcome to the Let's Talk Agriculture podcast show, where we share the happenings, the trends and the opportunities in the agriculture sector. Now in today's episode, we will dive into poultry farming. A thriving business opportunity in Nigeria and, of course, across Africa. So while many [00:01:00] young people are super eager to jump into this lucrative field, it is crucial to understand some of the challenges that are involved, including the health issues, the And even mortality rates. [00:01:14] Sharon Idahosa: So joining me today is Goldbold Chukwuebuka, a young entrepreneur who is excelling in the poultry industry and still experiencing the downside associated with poultry farming. Now we will uncover the essential knowledge every aspiring poultry farmer should have in order to succeed and sustain their business. [00:01:36] Sharon Idahosa: Now, thank you so much for joining today, Chukwuebuka. I would really, really love to hear about your journey into the poetry, uh, into poetry farming. Please say hello to our guests, uh, audience rather. Thank you. [00:01:49] Godbold Chukwuebuka: So, hello. By the way, my name is Godbold Chukwuebuka, not Chukwuebuka. [00:01:53] Sharon Idahosa: Oh my, my apologies, my [00:01:56] Godbold Chukwuebuka: apologies. [00:01:57] Godbold Chukwuebuka: Godbold, Godbold, Godbold [00:02:00] Chukwemeka. [00:02:04] Sharon Idahosa: Ah, thank you. And to think that I was actually singing with the name before and, and now I missed it. My apologies for [00:02:13] Godbold Chukwuebuka: this. Thank you. [00:02:14] Sharon Idahosa: It's a pleasure to have you here. So please tell us your journey to go farming. [00:02:18] Godbold Chukwuebuka: So basically, it all started while I was in university. That was my 300 level, about entering second semester, 3 11 20 18. [00:02:27] Godbold Chukwuebuka: Entering about entering 400 level. So we had this program in our school then with Central Bank of Nigeria under CDC, Southeast Entrepreneurship Development Center. So they came to empower We the students, about entering year, they came to empower us based on agribusiness and management, because that was what I studied. [00:02:46] Godbold Chukwuebuka: The school. I studied agribusiness and management. So it was a three month program, was a three month program. The. It's going to go aspect of it is a second one to the practical aspect of it and th

Wed, August 21, 2024

Impact of Digital Finance in Agriculture with Grace Njoroge

[00:00:00] Grace Njoroge: Hey, beautiful people. Indeed, that is one of my biggest pleasure, is always when I went to my [00:00:06] Sharon Idahosa: own farm. So, I think it is important to first understand what a healthy relationship with food is, for us to know what it is not. Not trying. I can relate, I can relate. Selfish. So, you could be your own farmer for years. [00:00:18] Sharon Idahosa: Who knows? [00:00:21] Grace Njoroge: Trust, trust me when I tell you there will always be challenges. There will always be risks. [00:00:26] Sharon Idahosa: Seems like we have a lot in common. Welcome to the Let's Talk Agriculture podcast show. And of course, it's your favorite girl, Sharon De La Rosa. Hello, beautiful people. Welcome to the Let's Talk Agriculture podcast show. [00:00:46] Sharon Idahosa: My name is Sharon Idahosa and I am your host. Today I'm excited to bring another episode, Your Way, still on the AgriFinance series, here on the Let's Talk Agriculture podcast show. Joining me [00:01:00] today is one of Mexico's finest, Grace Njoroge. Hopefully I got that correctly. She is the technical director of programs. [00:01:09] Sharon Idahosa: And she will be discussing the impact of digital finance in the agriculture sector. Now they have been actively supporting smallholder farmers, you know, to easily get access to finance and we are here to get more details about it and ensure that. Those that are looking out for finance, especially women can really benefit from this. [00:01:28] Sharon Idahosa: So please guys, stay tuned and get the best out of this episode. Thank you for joining the show today. How are you doing Grace? [00:01:35] Grace Njoroge: Thank you for having me Sharon. I am doing very well. Thank you. Um, thank you for having me on the show and I'm looking forward to the discussion. [00:01:44] Sharon Idahosa: Great. Great. So tell us, how has it been so far working in, in this space? [00:01:49] Sharon Idahosa: Great. I know many people do not like, uh, or many of us that got into this space, we didn't really study agriculture or it wasn't, uh, it wasn't something we planned, [00:02:00] but then again, we found out Celsia maybe because we wanted to, we saw a problem and wanted to solve it. So I want to know what actually got you to this space. [00:02:08] Sharon Idahosa: direction while you're working in agriculture and agri finance as well. So please do share if you can. Thank you. [00:02:15] Grace Njoroge: Thank you. Thanks Sharon. So, um, I always, um, say for those who know my story is I, I got into the Um, digital space, the agricultural space. Um, um, by fluke, I studied, um, I studied, I studied bachelor's of business administration for my undergrad. [00:02:34] Grace Njoroge: Um, and I remember I was in a public university. So, um, I remember we still have the career fairs where, you know, most of the institutions that used to come for the career fairs were, um, financial institutions, the banks, the insurance companies. Som

S8 E85 · Thu, August 08, 2024

Impact of Gender Financing in the Agricultural sector with Timothy Strong

Intro: [00:00:00] Sharon Idahosa: [00:43:00] Hello beautiful people. Welcome to the Let's Talk Agriculture podcast show, where we bring you the latest trends, opportunities, and innovations in the agriculture industry. Now this episode is brought to you by Opportunity International, a nonprofit organization equipping families with the tools [00:01:00] and training that they need to build their businesses, improve harvest, provide for their families and send their children to school, and even break the cycle of poverty. Now talk about innovative financial solutions. They can help families living in extreme poverty to build sustainable livelihood. Now, if you'd like to learn more and support the work that they do, quickly visit opportunity.org. Now, this is me bringing to you the impact that they have created so far when it comes to gender financing. We already know that women face so much challenges when it comes to getting access to finance. And if you're one of those, this is the best place, you know, to, you know, learn and get access to this initiative that they've put in place for you as a woman. And of course, if you are one of those supporting women, this is the best place to go. So, I encourage you to really just check out opportunity. org to see the best [00:02:00] ways that you can benefit. So, joining me today is Tim Strong, head of agricultural financing at Opportunity. Tim has successfully led the agri finance initiatives with his team in Malawi and beyond. Hello, Tim. Thank you so much for joining the show today. How are you doing? Timothy Strong: Thank you, Sharon. I'm really excited. As I said about it being Friday, I'm looking forward to the weekend ahead. It's absolutely a pleasure to be invited to join you on the podcast today. Sharon Idahosa: It's a pleasure to have you. I mean Fridays just look almost the same to me anyway. So, yeah, I looked through, um, the recent feature with you and your team on Bloomberg and I must say that you have done incredibly well. I mean a great job so far. So, I mean, why don't you share with us Um, the objectives of the gender finance projects and the implementation in Malawi. I know it was Implemented in Malawi or is it beyond Africa already? But I mean, let's just have this as a case study. Timothy Strong: Very cool Sharon So, um, it's definitely been a [00:03:00] pleasure to be able to spread the good news I think you and I have some very similar perspectives in terms of the gospel of the small holder farmer Uh, for us at Opportunity, it's really been a journey for us as we've continued to really focus what we do on listening to our clients. Um, so a lot of what, uh, you referenced to in terms of the Bloomberg article and how we're innovating with generative artificial intelligence to support farmers, it all boils down to that same piece is how do we make sure that we implement human centered design. How do we become specialists and listening to the needs of the variety of clients that we have

Thu, August 01, 2024

How Podcasting Can Help Your Agriculture Communication

[00:00:00] Sharon Idahosa: Hey, beautiful people. Indeed, that is one of my biggest pleasure, is always when I went to my own farm. So, I think it is important to first understand what a healthy relationship with food is, for us to know what it is not. Not trying. I can relate, I can relate. Selfish. So, you could be your own farmer priest. [00:00:19] Sharon Idahosa: Who knows? Trust, trust me when I tell you there will always be challenges. There will always be risks. Seems like we have a lot in common. Welcome to the Let's Talk Agriculture podcast show. And of course, it's your favorite girl, Sharon Idahosa. [00:00:44] Sharon Idahosa: Hello, beautiful people. Welcome to the Let's Talk Agriculture podcast show. I want to appreciate all of my listeners for being patient with me for the past two months. I mean, I really appreciate your support. So I had to go on a short break to welcome my little princess to the world. And I'm back now to, you know, bring fresh [00:01:00] episodes your way. So if this is your first time listening to the podcast, my name is Sharon Idahosa. [00:01:06] Sharon Idahosa: And I am the founder of Let's Talk Agriculture Limited, a public relations and communications firm specializing in agriculture. Now, Let's Talk Agriculture handles everything about your agriculture business. So if you're ready to build your brand, kindly get in touch with us at hello at letstalkagriculture.com [00:01:25] Sharon Idahosa: The website and email link will be available. So today my message is simple. I want to share with you all the impact of podcasting on your agriculture communication. So yes, you are an agricultural business founder and you run your own business, or you are an entrepreneur looking to connect and share your message with a wider audience. [00:01:49] Sharon Idahosa: Podcasting is one of the best ways you can do that. Now in agricultural communication, podcasting has emerged as a powerful tool or a medium to, you [00:02:00] know, share valuable insights, engage your audience and establish leadership and even showcase your business. You know, it allows you to freely connect and give to your target audience. [00:02:12] Sharon Idahosa: Making a mark in their lives, positioning your expertise right in front of them and becoming a go to person when they decide to buy. You see now podcasting can do a whole lot and in not just communicating your brand message or connecting with your target audience, it can also set you up for life. Now here are some of the key reasons. [00:02:34] Sharon Idahosa: Podcasting matters for your agriculture communication. Number one is that it helps you reach a global audience. Now, podcasting helps you to connect with more than just your target audience. You get to connect with farmers, researchers, industry professionals, Consumers and a lot more it doesn't just limit you to just your target audi

Thu, May 30, 2024

Revolutionizing Agriculture with AI-Powered Satellite Imagery with Lidiia Lelechenko

[00:00:00] Sharon Idahosa: Hey, beautiful people. Indeed, that is one of my biggest pleasure, is always when I went to my own farm. So, I think it is important to first understand what a healthy relationship with food is, for us to know what it is not. Not trying. I can relate, I can relate. Selfish. So, you could be your own farmer for years. [00:00:21] Sharon Idahosa: Trust. Trust me when I tell you there will always be challenges. There will always be risks. Seems like we have a lot in common. Welcome to the Let's Talk Agriculture podcast show. And of course, it's your favorite girl, Sharon Idar Russak. [00:00:42] Sharon Idahosa: Hello, beautiful people. Welcome to the final episode of our technology series. It's really been an amazing time discussing with agri technology brands with innovative solutions. for the advancement of the agriculture sector. But before we dive into today's topic, I would like you to [00:01:00] try out EOS data crop monitoring if you are a farmer, or you can contact EOS data sales team if you are interested in the custom agri tech product. [00:01:10] Sharon Idahosa: So today we want to take a deep dive into how AI power satellite imagery is playing a very crucial role in the agricultural industry today. So to get this episode started, join me. Welcome my guest for today, Lydia Lelychenko, Account Executive at EOS Data Analytics. Hello Lydia, how are you doing today? [00:01:31] Lidiia Lelechenko: Hi, Sharon. It is my pleasure to meet you. Hi, everyone, the audience. So yeah, I'm very excited to be the part of the podcast today to share some insight on the remote sensing and agriculture. Yeah. Thank you. [00:01:49] Sharon Idahosa: Great. Thank you so much for joining. I'm sure that this is going to be an insightful episode for our listeners out there. [00:01:56] Sharon Idahosa: I've seen this, um, topic to be a very interesting [00:02:00] one, and I, I really hope that our young people as well and all the businesses can also benefit from this episode. So thank you so much for joining again. So talking about how AI paths are like imagery and how it is transforming the agriculture industry.

Sun, May 19, 2024

Strategies to increase the productivity of farmers with Ibrahim Maigari

[00:00:00] INTRO [00:00:44] Sharon Idahosa: Hello, beautiful people. Welcome to another episode of our technology series, where we explore the innovative solutions, trends and advancement that are shaping the future of farming and agribusiness. This episode is brought to you by Let's Talk Agriculture; An industry specific public relations and communications firm specializing in agriculture. [00:01:06] Sharon Idahosa: So if you're an agriculture business looking to build your brand, establish total leadership, host industry events, or train your employees on leadership, communication, and more, then quickly visit letstalkagriculture. com to get started. So in today's episode, we want to look at some of the strategies to increase the productivity of farmers. [00:01:28] Sharon Idahosa: And we have the best person right here to share his insights with us. So friends join me. Welcome Ibrahim Maigari, the CEO of Rise Africa, a remarkable player, revolutionizing agriculture through technology. Thank you so much for joining the show today. How are you doing? [00:01:47] Ibrahim Maigari: I'm doing fine, Sharon. Thank you. [00:01:49] Sharon Idahosa: Thank you. It's a pleasure to have you. Hopefully I got your name correctly. [00:01:53] Ibrahim Maigari: Yeah, yeah, yeah. I mean, perfect, perfect. I was looking out for that, but you got it right. [00:01:59] Sharon Idahosa: Thank you. So I would just really like to know a little bit more about you. I mean, I'm sure my audience would like to, you know, want to hear a little bit about you. [00:02:09] Sharon Idahosa: I mean, I didn't give a really thorough introduction. So please tell us a little bit about you. What's your journey like in the agriculture industry? [00:02:16] Ibrahim Maigari: So thank you once again Sharon for having me. I, I sincerely commend you for the beautiful work you're doing and spotlighting the activities of many players in the agricultural space. [00:02:29] Ibrahim Maigari: I think we need more. So yeah, um, my name is Ibrahim. Um, I've been a lawyer for, this is my decade as a lawyer, but, uh, my journey into technology, uh, started about, um, I've been involved in starting managing. Co-founding of technology startups in Nigeria. Um, our journey in technology started with, uh, with animal identification and management system.

Wed, May 08, 2024

How to reduce feed costs in poultry farming with Mfon Uwa

[00:00:00] Intro [00:00:42] Sharon Idahosa: Hey, beautiful people. Welcome to the technology series , where we explore the innovative solutions and trends [00:00:48] Sharon Idahosa: that are shaping the future of farming and agribusiness. I'm excited to bring the first episode of the technology series your way, because today we will be hearing from an [00:01:00] agritech startup making waves in the poultry farming industry. And believe me when I say you don't want to miss this one. So sit tight [00:01:07] Sharon Idahosa: and enjoy this podcast interview. Meanwhile, if you haven't checked out the brand management offering , let's talk agriculture has in store for you, then you should really go see it because there is something for you as an agri SME, as an agri MSME and as a business. So do well to visit letstalkagriculture.com [00:01:28] Sharon Idahosa: to get started. Now back to today's episode, we are going to be looking at the significance of decreasing feed costs and improving productivity in poultry farming . Now our poultry farmers in Nigeria are faced with high cost of feed that is leading to business closure and increase in the price of eggs. [00:01:51] Sharon Idahosa: I mean, we all eat eggs in Nigeria. I mean, So many people do, so this is a major challenge for us and this is a challenge [00:02:00] for many poultry farmers and even consumers. I believe that at the end of this episode we would have gotten a solution to the major challenges of our poultry, our poultry farmers are dealing with. [00:02:13] Sharon Idahosa: I mean this podcast is to help you get, you know, solutions and that is why we are here today. But before we get started. Before we get there, join me, welcome our guests for today's show. Mfon Uwa , the founder and CEO of Yiieldy . Hopefully I got your name correctly. [00:02:34] Mfon Uwa: Yes, you do. [00:02:36] Sharon Idahosa: Thank you so much for joining the Let's Talk Agriculture podcast. [00:02:39] Sharon Idahosa: How are you doing today? [00:02:4

Wed, May 01, 2024

Unlocking the benefits of Carbon Credits with Emily Urban and Vasco Van

What are the benefits of Carbon Credits for farmers in Africa? Transcription [00:00:00] Intro [00:00:42] Sharon Idahosa: Do you know that it can actually get a whole lot easier keeping the food supply chain safe and transparent? Join over 30, 000 food, beverage, ingredient, dietary and supplement companies across global supply chain for integrated food safety, quality and sustainability services. For more information, do go to visit foodchainid.com . [00:01:03] Sharon Idahosa: And now, welcome to the Let's Talk Agriculture podcast show . This is our final episode of the Sustainability Series , and I'm excited to bring today's episode your way, where we're going to be looking at carbon credits, how farmers can, you know, gain financial benefits through carbon credits, and even put a premium for their product. [00:01:23] Sharon Idahosa: So join me welcome our guests for today, from two different organizations working hand in hand to ensure that farmers get the best, I mean, what they deserve across Africa and beyond. Welcome, Emily . Welcome, Vasco . Thank you so much for joining the Let's Talk Agriculture podcast show . [00:01:41] Sharon Idahosa: How are you doing today? [00:01:42] Emily Urban Cordeiro: Good, good. Thank you so much for having us. [00:01:45] Vasco Van Roosmalen: Doing well, thank you. And again, yes, thank you so much for having us. It's a pleasure to be here. [00:01:49] Sharon Idahosa: It's always a pleasure speaking with industry experts. I mean, I've been doing this for over three years now and interacting with industry experts also helps me to widen my horizons as well. [00:02:00] Sharon Idahosa: So I really want to appreciate you coming on the show and sharing your knowledge with me and my audience as well. So once again, Thank you. [00:02:08] Emily Urban Cordeiro: Sure. You're very welcome. Looking forward to the conversation. [00:02:10] Sharon Idahosa: Sure. So, yes, let's start with you now.So, in simple and clear terms, what is carbon credit all about? You know, how is FoodchainId involved in the voluntary market as a private entity? [00:02:25] Sharon Idahosa: Let me just know, get more idea about what carbon credit is all about. That's what we've been hearing for so long now. So maybe this is a good avenue to learn more about it. It's simple terms that [00:02:35] Emily Urban Cordeiro: yes. And actually, you know, when we think about carbon credits and what this actually means in the context of smallholders for various market players. [00:02:46] Emily Urban Cordeiro: It is actually complex to think about, you know, Vasco at <a href='https:

Thu, April 25, 2024

Why Farmers Should Transition to Regenerative Agriculture with Dr. Rudolf Overbeek and Charles

[00:00:00] Intro [00:00:36] Sharon Idahosa: Hey guys, welcome to another episode of our sustainability series. [00:00:41] Sharon Idahosa: It's really been an exciting and insightful time for me. I mean, I've been discussing with industry experts with a sustainability focus globally. Now, if this is your first time joining or listening, we've had about two episodes already, and you may want to go back and listen. [00:01:00] All of our episodes are available on letstalkagriculture. com [00:01:03] Sharon Idahosa: Now, this episode is exclusively sponsored by FoodChainid. So for more information, please do well to visit foodchainid.com. My name is Sharon Idahosa and I am your host. Once again, welcome to the Let's Talk Agriculture podcast show. Today, I will be discussing with two amazing personalities who will be sharing their perspective [00:01:26] Sharon Idahosa: and the work that they do on the topic of regenerative agriculture. So friends, families join me welcome Charles of Virco Group and Dr. Rudolf of Food Chain ID. Hello, gentlemen, thank you so much for joining the show today. How are you doing? [00:01:43] Ruud: Doing very fine. Thank you very much. And pleased to talk to you. [00:01:47] Sharon Idahosa: Charles. [00:01:48] Charles: I'm doing great, Sharon. Great. I'm doing great, Sharon. It's great to be here. so [00:01:51] Sharon Idahosa: Thank you so much. So I'm really excited about what we are going to learn today. And for us to get this ball rolling, I'm just going to need [00:02:00] to get your perspective on regenerative agriculture. What does it mean? What is, what is the idea behind regenerative agriculture? [00:02:09] Sharon Idahosa: Charles, maybe you can go first and then Rudolf, you can take over from Charles. [00:02:13] Charles: Okay. Thank you. Thank you for that. So over the years, um, quite recently, regenerative agriculture has become such a hot topic in the agricultural space, especially in this current times that there are issues with climate change and we're seeing the effects on what climate change is doing for us. [00:02:34] Charles: So to break it down to a simple term, regenerative agriculture from how I see it is all about farming or if you're into grazing, while solely based on regenerating the topsoil and allowing farmers to maintain crop yields, improve water retention, plants uptake, but the bottom line is increasing farm profitability and especially with how the food production currently [00:03:00] Charles: is leaning towards in terms of trends, there's a big importance on how people want to know food is being produced. So with this kind of situations, these are when regenerative agriculture comes into place because it puts a lot more focus, not just on crop, not just on crop yield, but more on strengthening the health and the vitality of the farm soil. [00:03:22] Charles: Because at the end of today, You know, once you put in these activities into your planting, you know, it helps a lot in the long term. So

Wed, April 17, 2024

Regenerative Agriculture: Empowering Farmers for a Sustainable Future with Tania Roa

[00:00:00] Sharon Idahosa: Hello, beautiful people. Welcome to another episode of the Sustainability Series brought to you by Let's Talk Agriculture. So we are an industry specific public relations and communications firm specializing in agriculture. So just in case you haven't explored our website to see what we have in store for you, quickly visit letstalkagriculture.com for more information. [00:00:25] Sharon Idahosa: So our previous sustainability series featured a phenomenal woman who joined us to, you know, how she's leading the change in the Cassava Valley chain. and the industry at large. Today we want to dive into another interesting episode, digging deep into regenerative agriculture. [00:00:44] Sharon Idahosa: Now the question, how can we empower farmers for a sustainable future? So, join me, welcome Tania Roa, the climate justice and wildlife advocate at Sustainable Harvest International. Hello, Tanya. How are you doing today? Thank you so much for joining the show. [00:01:01] Tania Roa: Great. Thank you so much. I'm so glad I get to talk today about Sustainable Harvest International's work. [00:01:07] Tania Roa: Um, it's going to be really exciting. I'm just glad to be here. [00:01:10] Sharon Idahosa: Great. Hopefully just relax. I mean, it's It's not just gonna be a stressful thing to just relax and let's just try to enjoy ourselves basically. So I'd like to know a little bit about you because I haven't really seen so much about you. So maybe you can tell us just a little bit about you, what you experience as a climate justice and wildlife advocate. [00:01:32] Tania Roa: Sure. So right now, I'm the communications and outreach coordinator at Sustainable Harvest International. And with Sustainable Harvest International, we're working with family farmers in Central America, um, who are transitioning to regenerative agriculture. A lot of them grew up learning conventional agriculture. [00:01:51] Tania Roa: It's just the default practice that they learned, which includes burning forests and then growing crops, um, in that burned land, but that just leads to a lot of health effects, uh, for them and for the planet. Of course, we don't want to burn forests. And so, What we do is just help them learn a new way of agriculture; regenerative agriculture that we'll be talking about. [00:02:14] Tania Roa: And so my part in that role is just sharing their stories as a communications coordinator. And it's just really exciting to see how they can really transform their lives with just a new, what seems very simple, a new practice, um, but really a profound and transformational way to better their lives and better. [00:02:38] Tania Roa: the environment that they live in. [00:02:40] Sharon Idahosa: Thank you for sharing that. So, I think it's really important that we try to create awareness around, um, climate change because so many people are still focused on burning and I really don't know who gave them the idea. I mean, I see this often. I just

Wed, April 10, 2024

Sustainable Innovations in Cassava Processing with Yemisi Iranloye

Welcome to the first episode of our sustainability series where we explore innovative solutions and practices that contribute to a more sustainable future. In this episode, our podcast host Sharon Idahosa had a seat with Yemisi Iranloye to discuss the sustainable solutions in cassava processing which was an eye-opener because Yemisi shared insights about the cassava value chain. Transcript: [00:00 - 00:10] hello beautiful people indeed that is one of my biggest pleasure is always when i went to my own so i think it is important to first understand what a healthy relationship with [00:10 - 00:23] food is for us to know what it is not don't try i can't believe i can't believe selfish so you could be your own farmer pretty soon who knows trust trust me when i tell you there will [00:23 - 00:34] always be challenges there will always be risks seems like we have a lot in common on welcome to the let's talk agriculture podcast show and of course it's your favorite girl [00:34 - 00:47] hello beautiful people welcome to the let's talk agriculture podcast show the podcast that connects [00:47 - 01:00] you with the happenings trends and opportunities in the agriculture sector my name is sharon idahoza and i am your host if this is your first time learning about let's talk agriculture [01:01 - 01:08] we are an industry-specific public relations and communications firm helping agriculture businesses [01:08 - 01:21] build their brands increase awareness and establish leadership in their areas of specialization now if this interests you then do well to visit let's talk agriculture.com [01:21 - 01:29] or send an email to hello at let's talk agriculture.com for more information and now [01:31 - 01:37] our sustainability series where we explore innovative solutions and practices that [01:37 - 01:45] contribute to the most sustainable future this episode is sponsored by sotry international [01:45 - 01:52] the leading agro-aligned cassava processing company in africa so in today's episode [01:53 - 02:00] we are super thrilled to have yemisi the founder of cassava processing company [02:01 - 02:07] joining us now i mean this woman is an amazing woman i mean i've seen so many things that she [02:07 - 02:14] has been doing so far and i can tell you that she is worth celebrating thank god we are still [02:15 - 02:22] in the month to celebrate women so this is my chance to say i mean you're doing amazing so [02:22 - 02:29] thank you so much for joining this show um yamisi's company produces cassava based sorbitol [02:29 - 02:35] it all a versatile raw material used in food and beverage production toothpaste production [02:35 - 02:43] confectionery just name it so we will delve into how our company is driving sustainability through [02:43 - 02:51] cassava processing thank you so much for joining the show today how are you doing um i'm very well [02:51 - 02:58] thank you sharon how are you too well i'm doing okay i'm doing okay getting ready to take a leave [03:00 - 03:06

Wed, March 20, 2024

Navigating Currency Fluctuations with Debajyoti Bhattacharyya: Part 2

Still on the Currency Fluctuation Saga in Nigeria. In our previous episode, our founder and podcast host discussed navigating currency fluctuations in Nigeria from a farmer’s POV which highlighted some challenges faced and strategies farmers can implement to navigate challenges in times like this. This week's sequel episode is all about the commodity market/traders. What impact do the currency fluctuations have on the commodity traders in Nigeria? Is it a Negative or a Positive impact? Find out as Sharon Idahosa discusses with one of the largest commodity trading companies in Africa. Check out the Trade Stylist YouTube Channel to stay updated with the commodity trade news.

Wed, March 06, 2024

Navigating Currency Fluctuations in Nigeria: Farmer’s POV

As the value of the dollar fluctuates, it presents a significant challenge for those in the agriculture industry. Prices of food, inputs, commodities, and more are soaring higher like never before leaving consumers, farmers, and businesses in a chaotic state. Join us as we explore the effects of currency fluctuations on farmers, and discuss potential strategies for navigating this complex economic landscape. For sponsored segments, full advertising options, and mentions, send an email to us. podcast@letstalkagriculture.com

Sat, January 27, 2024

Addressing Gender Gaps in Agriculture with Grace Fosen

Today, we are exploring the gender gaps in agriculture and how we can empower female farmers in Nigeria. And I have just the perfect speaker for that. So with a clapping ovation, join me as I welcome our guest for today, Grace Fosin, the country director at MEDA. Now, she's one of my favorite women at the forefront of gender equality and women empowerment in Nigeria. Hi, Grace. Thank you so much for joining the Let's Talk Agriculture podcast show. I'm really excited to have you here today. Thank you. I can't wait for us to do this. Thank you, Sharon. Thank you, Sharon. The pleasure is mine. I'm happy to be here. Thank you. Thank you so much once again for joining. So I really want to make sure that you've received your blessings for the year because, I mean, we can't go and start the year without our blessings, can we? Thank you. Thank you very much. Okay. So I'd like to start with your personal experiences as a woman in the agriculture sector. I mean, I'm sure you must have had some difficulties at some point in your life. I mean, you've been through some sort of challenge through this phase of your life. I mean, considering we are in a male-dominated industry. So maybe you can share how you dealt with it. I mean, how it was like, because I know, I know, I know you know what I'm talking about, but. Of course, Sharon, you should ask me. I respect that. And as a woman in agriculture from the northern part of Nigeria, in fact, not Eastern Nigeria to be precise, it's interesting that my journey in this field, in the sector, began when I went to school. I took on that course. And just about four of us women taking the course amidst about 30-something men. You know, so it was a challenging time for us because we went to learn how to drive tractors, how to do all of these things. And for women, they're thinking, this is not something that, you know, it's a field that women should or it's not very popular, you know. But we were committed and we weathered the storm, the challenges. And we were able to come through. It's very interesting. I love the soil. For me, I'm somebody that I'm very, very passionate about farming. I'm passionate about agriculture. And so I grew from a family, a heritage of agriculture people. So that resonates with me even while I was in school. The challenges are there because basically, for everything, they prioritize men. So when it comes to agriculture, it's about giving land or imputes, whatever. Even in the course of my work that I am currently on, you see that the women actually don't get the first, you know, they are not prioritized. They don't get the first place in terms of maybe giving out land when you go to the agri-development program to secure a piece of land for the season. So you see this. These are all bottlenecks that women in agriculture face right from when they, as farmers in the field or as people who are working in the marketplace, everywhere, men are prioritized. Even though we want to talk about gender bal

Wed, January 10, 2024

Agri-tourism and the Farm-to-table movement with Sharon Idahosa

It's the first episode of the Let’s Talk Agriculture podcast show for the year 2024 and our podcast host, Sharon Idahosa decided to kick off with the awesome topic. In this episode, you'll hear first-hand what the farm-to-table movement is all about and the importance of connecting consumers with local food producers. Tune in! 🎙🎙🎙 🔥 For podcast sponsorship segments, mentions, and adverts, contact us. 💌podcast@letstalkagriculture.com 🔥 For brand management and to explore our services, visit our website. 🔗www.letstalkagriculture.com

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Thu, September 14, 2023

Emerging Opportunities in Agriculture: Agroforestry with Renato Canuto

Over the years, agriculture has evolved significantly, and farmers around the world are constantly seeking new ways to optimize their operations and make them more sustainable. Renewable Energy and Agroforestry have been gaining traction within the agricultural sector. In this episode, we will be learning more about Agroforestry. Our podcast host, Sharon Idahosa discusses this with Renato Canuto. https://apps.worldagroforestry.org/downloads/Publications/PDFS/B17460.pdf

Thu, August 24, 2023

The importance of agricultural education: Developing the next generation of farmers and agribusiness professionals

The importance of agricultural education can not be overlooked at this stage if we want to see a better and working agricultural system in the next few years.   The key thing to do is to build the next generation of farmers and agribusiness professionals who will take up the mandate of transforming the agricultural sector in the next few years.   In this podcast episode, our podcast host, Sharon Idahosa decided to address this issue. This is a wake-up call for players in this space to start taking action. [00:01 - 00:19] Hey guys, welcome back to another episode of the Let's Talk Agriculture podcast show. The podcast that connects you with the happenings and opportunities in the agricultural sector. My name is Sharon Hidahosa and I am your host. [00:19 - 00:34] And today we have an exciting topic to delve into and that is the importance of agricultural education and how it can help to shape the next generation of farmers and agribusiness professionals. [00:35 - 00:53] So guys, sit tight and let's get the ball rolling. So we already know that agriculture plays a very crucial role in our society. And when we decide to educate the next generation, or better still, the young people, it is very [00:53 - 01:12] vital for our economic growth and food production, sustainable food production, let's put it that way. But first, let's try to understand what agriculture education is all about. Now first of all, let's try to at least still know what agriculture is as well for those [01:12 - 01:32] of us that do not really have a good or a simple basic knowledge of what agriculture is. Now to me, agriculture is an art and it is also a science. It is the art and science of cultivating crops and rearing of animals for our use and also [01:32 - 01:47] for industrial purposes. So in my earlier podcast, I talked about agriculture being an art and agriculture being a science. So if you'd like to learn more about that, you can definitely check our podcast from earlier on. [01:49 - 02:06] So now when you combine education with agriculture, it simply means that you are getting a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach by that I mean you're learning from several areas of or in agriculture. [02:06 - 02:24] Now that encompasses knowledge, your skills and attitudes that are related to agriculture. So I hope this really helps. But then again, let's move over to something very interesting. What is the benefits of agriculture education? [02:24 - 02:39] Why should you really learn more about agriculture? So one of the beautiful things about agriculture is that it offers diverse opportunities for everyone who decides to delve into the sector. [02:40 - 02:56] Now when you learn more about agriculture, it helps you in different ways. One of them being that it helps you to develop practical skills. Now when you have such practical skills, I mean it equips you with hands on experience [02:56 - 03:16] in different areas in the agriculture sector. I mean we have farm machinery op

Thu, August 03, 2023

The implications of climate change and how farmers can mitigate the risk with Ilyasu Ishak

Hey beautiful people, welcome to the Let's Talk Agriculture podcast show, where we connect you with the happenings and opportunities directly from experts across the globe. Now, if this is your first time learning about Let's Talk Agriculture, we are a public relations and communications firm from the Communications Counsel to the agriculture sector. Do you want to learn more? Explore our services by visiting letstalkagriculture.com. So, today's episode is quite simple. Let's talk about climate change. What are the challenges farmers are facing? What are the implications of climate change? And how can farmers really mitigate the risk involved? Now, the seasonal climate prediction for 2023 was released by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency. And I thought it would be amazing to share this piece of information to help our farmers prepare better as it relates to the rainfall, to dryness, to diseases and so many more. Lots of things that are, of course, affecting plant season, crops and the rest. So, join me as I welcome our guest for today's show, who will discuss in detail the implications of this report and how best farmers can or should mitigate the risk. Hello, Ilyasu! Thank you so much for joining the show today. How are you doing? Thank you, Sharon. I'm doing great. Hope you are too. Yeah, thank you so much. It's really a pleasure to always have you on the show because every time you come on the show, you always have something very, very amazing for the farmers. I mean, I see all of the stuff that you do and your dedication to the agricultural sector in Nigeria. So, it's always amazing to have you on the Let's Talk podcast show where you can share your insights. So, once again, thank you for joining the show. Okay, thank you very much. And like you said, I'm always happy to share my, you know, thoughts with farmers, you know, of making sure their productivity is enhanced. That's me once again. You're welcome. It's my pleasure. So, I believe that you also came across the report, very vital to the farmers. I mean, considering your work and everything that you do, it is not strange if you actually came across the report, of course, because I trust that you are always on the lookout for farmers and how best to help them, just like you said, to, you know, enhance their productivity and the rest. So, but before we get right into that, let's get started with the challenges associated with climate change. I mean, what are the challenges that farmers are facing? From your experience being on the field and working with farmers across different value chains, what can you tell us on the climate change challenges, climate challenges facing the farmers right here in Nigeria? I just want to hear from you, from your own experience working with farmers in Nigeria, what can you really point out some of the challenges that they have faced? And yeah, let's take it up from there. So, thank you once again. I think challenges of climate change are quite glaring and o

Tue, July 04, 2023

How To Raise VC Funds as Women in Agriculture with Pretty Kubyane

Raising VC Funds has always been a challenge for many agriculture women founders and even women outside of this space.   Often, they have used their personal savings to fund and sustain their businesses.   In this week’s episode of the Let’s Talk Agriculture podcast show, our podcast host, Sharon Idahosa discusses with Pretty Kubyane, the COO of efama and Coronet Africa on the various ways to access VC Funds, the strategies and a lot more.   Tune in right away!   TRANSCRIPTION   [00:00 - 00:17] Hello, beautiful people. Welcome to the Let's Talk Agriculture podcast show.  Now, if you're just listening to the Let's Talk Agriculture podcast and you do not know who we are, yes, I'm going to tell you. So we are a public relations and communications firm.   [00:17 - 00:34] helping you as an agriculture business owner to build brand visibility and establish leadership in your domain. So if you're looking for an industry specific public relations firm to help you with your PR and media relations,   [00:34 - 00:53] social media and a lot more, then I would definitely tell you that we are the right company to do that for you.  So please quickly explore Let's Talk Agriculture dot com. And if you like to have a conversation with anyone, just send an email to hello at Let's Talk Agriculture dot com.   [00:54 - 01:12] See you soon. So I'm picking up this podcast episode from my opportunity decks where you will be learning how to gain access to VC funds as women founders in agriculture. And of course, women from other domains can equally benefit from this episode.   [01:12 - 01:32] You see, getting access to finance has always been a major challenge for women founders in agriculture and beyond. And that is why I decided to make this episode, because I believe that this will help women to plan better and also to get access to funds for their businesses.   [01:33 - 01:48] Now, let's welcome our guest for today's show, Preeti Koubiani, the co-founder of Coronet Africa and e-Pharma.  Hello, Preeti. Thank you so much for joining the show today. Just like your name, Preeti. Thank you so much for joining today. How are you doing today?   [01:49 - 02:13] I'm good. Thank you. Thank you so much for having me on the show today, Sharon.  I must say I love what you did with your brand. I love what you did with your website. I think by just looking at your personal brand and your company brand itself, one can already know exactly that you really are kind of a woman who put your money where your mouth is.   [02:13 - 02:35] Like, it's so brilliant. I can already see the outcomes of those that work with you on the PR aspect.  Thank you so much for the kind words. I mean, we have to, you know, put out the best. We don't want anybody to see agriculture as unattractive. So we have to, you know, position ourselves in that light as well to make sure people find it very attractive.   [02:35 - 02:54] I know that agriculture doesn't really have to be the farm. I mean, you can al

Thu, June 22, 2023

Building Africa’s Food Security Using Technology with Shadrack Kubyane

Achieving food security is crucial for every one of us. Africa is blessed with abundant resources but we still struggle to feed the populace. This is the time for us to come together to change that narrative because the time is ticking. Our podcast host, Sharon Idahosa was joined by Shadrack Kubyane, the founder of eFama and Coronet Africa who is on a mission to improve Africa’s food security through technology. Transcription: Hello beautiful people. Indeed, that is one of my biggest pleasure, is always when I went to my own farm. So I think it is important to first understand what a healthy relationship with food is, for us to know what it is not. Not trying to be selfish. So, you could be your own farmer pretty soon, who knows? Trust, trust me when I tell you, there will always be challenges, there will always be risks. Seems like we have a lot in common. Welcome to the Let's Talk Agriculture podcast show. And of course, it's your favourite girl, Sharon Idahosa. Hey beautiful people, welcome to another episode of the Let's Talk Agriculture podcast show. Now, if you're looking for the best place to get access to quality information, then I can assure you that you are at the right place, as we invite experts to share the happenings, opportunities and a lot more, so you can benefit in any area of agriculture you're in. Now, I believe that we understand how crucial it is for us to achieve food security in Africa. And for us to say that we are really food secure, then we must really boast and say that at all times, the populace has the physical, economic and social access to enough food. Now, not just food, but it has to have that quality we are looking for, that nutritional value that we need to have in food for us to get good health and well-being. Now, it gets very tricky, you know. We want to be food secure in Africa, and even though we have the capacity to be food secure, there is still a drawback. And we cannot help but ask the question, how can we really boost our food system? Now, that is the reason why we are here today. Is technology the way forward? Let's find out. On this note, join me as I may welcome our guest for today's show, Shadrack Kubyane. Hey, a prominent, yes, of course, a prominent figure in the agricultural sector. Hello, Shadrack. Thank you so much for joining my favourite podcast show. Yes, it is my favourite, whether anybody likes it or not. Thank you for joining the show today. Shadrack: How are you doing? That is brilliant, brilliant. That makes the two of us on our family dinner table. The podcast has been a part and parcel of our dinner conversations, and no doubt across the African region, Shadrack: it is, the podcast is beginning to be part and parcel of the food or dinner conversation. Let's talk agriculture. Great to be here. And greetings to the audiences and listeners. Your extended part of the family becomes our extended part of the family. Great to be here. Thank you, Sharon. Sharon: Thank you so much for joini

Thu, June 15, 2023

Opportunities for Youth in Drone Technology with Femi Adekoya

Whenever we search the internet, we find questions about the opportunities in the agricultural sector.   Opportunities present themselves in different ways to us but sometimes we fail to see them and our growth process in life, and business move at a slow pace, making us doubt our capabilities.   The agricultural sector is broad and it provides diverse opportunities for those who are willing and see it as a business.   Our podcast host, Sharon Idahosa sat with Femi Adekoya, an exceptional youth who is making waves in the use of drone technology for the benefit of the agricultural sector.   [00:00:00] Sharon Idahosa: Beautiful, beautiful people. Beautiful [00:00:01] Intro: indeed. That is one of my biggest pleasure is always when I went to my own farm. So I think it’s important to first understand what a healthy relationship you feel is for us to know what it’s not. Not trying. I can relate. I can relate selfish. So you could be your own farmer priest. Who knows. Trust. Trust me when I tell you there will always be challenges, there will always be risks. Seems like we have a lot in common. Welcome to the Lets Talk Agriculture, and of course it’s your favourite girl. [00:00:35] Sharon Idahosa: Hello, beautiful people. Welcome to the Last Talk Agriculture podcast show. Where we connect you with the happiness and opportunities in the agricultural sector. If this is your first time listening to the Let’s Talk Agriculture podcast, my name is Sharon Idahosa and I am your host. In today’s episode, we want to discuss drones and answer the question about the [00:01:00] opportunities for youths. [00:01:02] Sharon Idahosa: Who are very much interested in drones and even for those who would want to start up something in this sector. So if you are youth listening to this podcast, then. I want you to sit tight and listen from an exceptional youth in this industry. On this note, join me. Welcome our guest for today’s show, Femi at Adekoya, the Flying Farmer. [00:01:26] Sharon Idahosa: Yes, you heard me, the flying farmer. Now remember the last time we had someone like the mushroom queen? So these are people doing amazing things and really. Creating beautiful names for themselves. So if you really want to do something like this, get ready to do something exceptional. Hi Femmy. Thank you for joining the Shield Today. [00:01:45] Sharon Idahosa: How are you doing? [00:01:48] Femi Adekoya: Hi, Sharon. I’m very well. Thank you so much for having me on the podcast. [00:01:54] Sharon Idahosa: We are excited to have you. I mean, I see the beautiful things that you do and it’s [00:02:00] really been amazing to watch you and what you do with young people as well. So of course. We’re very much excited to have you on the podcast today. [00:02:10] Femi Adekoya: It’s mutual. It’s mutual. Thank you so much for your kind words. [00:02:15] Sharon Idahosa: Of course. I mean, it’s the truth, right? So it’s not like I’m saying anything out of the ordinary. So just to get the show st

Thu, June 08, 2023

The Benefits of Mushroom Farming with the Mushroom Queen

If you’re looking to start a business and you don’t know where to start, this podcast will help you.

Thu, June 01, 2023

How to Improve Our Food System with Sharon Idahosa

In today's episode of the Let’s Talk Agriculture podcast show, our podcast host Sharon Idahosa decided to be a guest to connect and share with her listeners. In this episode, she discussed the ways we can improve our food system as this is a major concern globally. When it comes to achieving a sustainable food system, it is only those who understand what the food system is all about before they can contribute to building a better food system. Tune in and listen to the preacher of the agriculture gospel.

Thu, May 04, 2023

Dry Card: An Innovative Tool to Reduce Post-Harvest Loss and Food Wastage with William Dare

Post-harvest loss happens to be one of the biggest problems affecting economic growth globally. About 40% of our food goes to waste each year which is a major barrier to achieving food security. Often, we hear, and read the problems, challenges, and factors leading up to the loss we encounter each year. In this episode of the Let's Talk Agriculture podcast show, our podcast host, Sharon Idahosa got in touch with William Dare, the founder of Willow Foundation to discuss the solution for post-harvest loss. The UC Davis Researchers developed an inexpensive tool to determine if dried food is dry enough to prevent mold growth during storage. Tune in to learn more about this innovative solution. 🎙🎙🎙 Follow us on social media. LinkedIn - @Let’s Talk Agriculture Facebook - @Let’s Talk Agriculture Instagram - @Wetalkagriculture Twitter - @agricPR

Fri, April 28, 2023

The Need For A Data-Driven Agribusiness with Kelvin Odoobo

Data is the bedrock of many businesses. The data you keep can determine the growth or failure of your business. In the agricultural sector, keeping accurate data is very key especially for those in production, manufacturing and more. In this episode of the Let’s Talk Agriculture podcast show, we decided to highlight the importance of data in the agricultural sector. Our podcast host, Sharon Idahosa discusses with Kelvin Odoobo, the founder of Shambapro. Shambapro is an ag-tech startup helping small business owners in Africa build and run profitable and sustainable farm businesses. Kelvin shared his journey in agriculture and what led him into building Shambapro. He highlights the measures put in place to help farmers, and SMEs see the need for a data-driven agribusiness. He also shared the benefits of using farm management tools to collect accurate data. Tune in!🎙🎙🎙🎙 Share this episode!  Explore public relations for your business here. Email us to advertise your business on the podcast. Join the podcast as a guest

Fri, April 14, 2023

Utilizing Public Relations For Your Business Growth as Women in Agriculture with Sharon Idahosa

In this week's episode, the Let’s Talk Agriculture podcast host decided to share with her audience. This podcast episode is all about helping women in agriculture to position their businesses, gain visibility and build thought leadership. Sharon Idahosa is passionate about helping women in agriculture, hence this podcast episode.   In this episode, you will learn the following; ✅ How to build your personal brand. ✅ How to build your business as a woman. ✅ Why you should work with a PR firm and the ways you can utilize working with one. Tune in! 🎙🎙 Share this episode! 👍

Mon, April 03, 2023

Increasing Income for Smallholder Farmers with Hadiza Yaro

Smallholder farmers are indeed major contributors to the agricultural sector but they still cannot boast of a secure livelihood.   Our smallholder farmers comprise women who produce about 60-80% of the food we consume but are still struggling with a secure livelihood.   Our podcast host Sharon Idahosa had a seat with Hadiza Yaro, the country manager of East-West Seed Nigeria.   She is a phenomenal woman with hands-on experience in agriculture and dealing with women in rural communities.   We wanted someone who will do justice to this topic and she's one person we know can handle this topic.   She addressed this topic by shedding light on the questions below which we believe should interest you as a farmer.   ✅ Can you say that giving a grant is a great way of helping farmers increase their income?   ✅ How can we drive & support the livelihood of our farmers?   ✅ What can you highlight as the major constraints smallholder farmers face when it comes to earning? Tune in! Share this episode. To learn more about Let’s Talk Agriculture, visit us at www.letstalkagriculture.com We are your preferred agriculture public relations and communications firm. Follow us on social media.

Tue, February 07, 2023

Episode 3: Agricultural Insurance: An Antidote for mitigating risks with Lakshay Taneja

Crop insurance is an important risk management tool that is made available to farmers and ranchers to protect them against a decline in crop yields or revenue.This week, our podcast host, Sharon Idahosa had a brief interview with BirthVenue's Founder, Lakshay Taneja to discuss crop insurance, its relationship with the supply chain, and more.If this is your first time hearing about crop insurance, then this podcast episode was made just for you.If you've heard about crop insurance but have yet to make a decision, we identified some of the factors affecting your decision-making process.Please tune in and get the most out of this episode.Follow us on social media:FacebookInstagramLinkedInTwitter

Mon, January 30, 2023

Episode 2: The Future of Agriculture with Kenneth Obayuwana

There is one thing we are all certain about and that's the growth of the agricultural sector. A lot of people are wondering what exactly is driving this huge growth that is seen in the agricultural sector and we need to provide answers to them.In this episode of the Let's Talk Agriculture podcast show, our podcast host Sharon Idahosa had a seat with Kenneth Obayuwana, a remarkable youth in agriculture to discuss what exactly is the future of agriculture.It is believed that there are lots of speculations around what could be the future of agriculture and that is what we will be finding out in this new week's episode of the Let's Talk Agriculture podcast show.Tune in now! Follow us on our social media platforms.Hit the subscribe button.LinkedInInstagramFacebookTwitterYouTube

Sun, January 22, 2023

Episode 1: Making Agriculture Attractive to Young People with Azeez Salawu

Agriculture has been in existence since the time of our forefathers. This alone means that agriculture is here to stay; for it to remain, we must all work hard as a team.It is no news that youths play a very crucial role in various industries and the agricultural sector is no different.Involving youths in the agricultural sector is an excellent way to grow the sector. As much as we want to get youths involved in agriculture, we have to make this sector attractive to them.We have to move past the cliche way of doing agriculture.  If we must attract youths to agriculture, we must make agriculture attractive.How do we make agriculture attractive to young people? Find out in this new episode.Join our host, Sharon Idahosa as she discusses with Azeez Salawu the way forward to attract youths to agriculture.Follow us on social mediaLinkedInInstagramFacebook TwitterYouTube

Tue, December 27, 2022

Episode 9: Ep. 9: Season 5 Wrap Up with Sharon Idahosa

Yippee!  It's been an amazing year with you all, and I couldn't be more grateful.This is my way of reaching out to all of our devoted listeners of the Let's Talk Agriculture podcast show. We couldn't have gotten this far without your constant support since we started airing the Let's Talk Agriculture podcast show in January 2021.We are already looking forward to what the year 2023 has in store for us. Keep believing and trusting us.If you are an agriculture business owner and need PR support for your business in 2023, don't hesitate to reach out to us.We love you! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Sun, December 18, 2022

Episode 8: Gender Equality and Inclusion in Agriculture with Jennifer Denomy

In this episode of the Let’s Talk Agriculture podcast show, we took a deep dive to learn more about gender equality & inclusion in agriculture.This topic is relevant to every sector but as you know, we are particular about the agricultural sector. Women play very key roles in the agricultural sector but their contributions continuously go unnoticed which is a major challenge.The whole idea of discussing gender equality & inclusion is to let people know that it isn't just about women, it is striking a balance & ensure that both men an women get equal opportunities.Our podcast host, Sharon Idahosa was joined by Jennifer Denomy, an expert when it comes to discussing Gender Equality & Inclusion.In this episode, Jennifer gave insights into the following;✅ What gender equality & inclusion is all about.✅ Why gender equality & inclusion is important in the agricultural sector.✅ She also talked about the misconceptions about women in agriculture & how to deal with them.✅ The ways agriculture business owners can overcome gender challenges.Tune in! Like, comment & share.Follow us on LinkedInFacebookInstagram TwitterYouTubeLearn more about MEDA by visiting meda.org

Mon, December 05, 2022

Episode 7: Innovations for Inclusive Agricultural Financing with Regina Nyakinyua

It’s another insight episode brought to you by your favorite agriculture public relations firm, Let’s Talk Agriculture.One of the major concerns for many agriculture business owners and entrepreneurs has always been accessing finance. It is true when they say money makes the world go round because to make the agriculture sector thrive, a lot of finance needs to be invested.We have seen this as an important topic of discussion, hence the reason for our new episode titled, innovations for inclusive agricultural financing.Regina Nyakinyua, an expert when it comes to agriculture investments and finance joined our podcast host, Sharon Idahosa to discuss the different ways we can create inclusive agriculture financing and a lot more.She gave full insights into these questions below;✅ What can you identify as the major challenges of agriculture financing?✅ How do you think we can boost finance opportunities in developing countries?✅ What are the ways you believe we can boost investments in agriculture?✅ And how can you describe MEDA’s approach to inclusive agri-financing?Tune in and listen to the episode. To learn more about our sponsor, explore meda.orgTo learn more about what we do, please follow us on social media.LinkedIn Facebook Instagram TwitterYouTube

Tue, November 22, 2022

Episode 6: Climate Finance for Sustainable Agriculture with Dennis Tessier

In this episode of the Let’s Talk Agriculture podcast show, we took a deep dive to learn more about climate finance, environment & sustainable agriculture practices.When discussing climate change, we require experts to do justice to these topics and it was exciting to have MEDA’s Technical Specialist with in-depth knowledge & experience bring insights to us.Dennis Tessier, our guest spoke more about climate finance which is put in place to solve issues around climate change & environment.We talked about Green Finance & how MEDA is promoting environmentally sustainable business practices.More on how we can adopt environmentally sustainable agriculture practices.He did great in mentioning the areas covered by MEDA and how they have succeeded in the business transformation of farmers & SMEs.To learn more about MEDA, explore meda.orgFollow us on social mediaFacebookLinkedInInstagramTwitterYouTube

Sun, November 13, 2022

Episode 5: Building an Inclusive Agri-Market System with Zakaria Issahaku

Building a strong and sustainable agri-market system, we have to work with smallholder farmers in developing countries, ensuring that they have both agricultural and business skills which is key to solving the issues of hunger and poverty. In this episode of the Let's Talk Agriculture podcast show, our podcast host Sharon Idahosa spoke with Zakaria Issahaku , the Technical Specialist (Market Systems) at MEDA . You'll learn: What an ideal agri-market system is. MEDA's approach to building an inclusive agri-market system and how you can tap from the various opportunities they offer. Gain insights into MEDA's resource material To learn more about us: Follow us on social media Facebook Linkedin Instagram Twitter YouTube

Wed, November 02, 2022

Episode 4: Doing Business in Africa with Tahir Abdul Bari - Agribusiness

This episode summarizes that you shouldn't settle for what you've heard about Africa but rather, you should explore it yourself because you may just be missing out on great opportunities.Africa is a giant. Africa can be self-sufficient and investing/doing business in Africa is a great deal to you.Now, when we move down to the Agriculture sector, the opportunities are endless.Nigeria alone has a huge land mass & the agricultural potentials are lucrative.So if you thinking of doing business in Africa, then you shouldn't miss out on the Africa Agri Expo, which is a major event organized by TAB Group to showcase the potential of Africa. This is an opportunity for you to go and see for yourself.Listen to this episode to get more juicy information about doing business in Africa with the CEO of TAB Group, Tahir Abdul BariFor sponsorship & advertising, please send a message to podcast @letstalkagriculture.comFor agriculture, public relations & communications activity, send a message tohello@letstalkagriculture.comFeel free to follow us on our social media.LinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterYouTube

Mon, October 31, 2022

Episode 4: Dealing with Food Allergens with Chidinma Ezinne Ochulor

This episode features Chidinma Ezinne, a food scientist and quality assurance professional. We invited Chidinma on the show to guide us gradually into Food Allergens as this is a major topic of discussion when it comes to Food Safety. We were able to understand that food allergies can occur when the immune system mistakenly treats protein food as a threat. Some of the common food identified to cause food allergies were milk, eggs, sesame, fish, etc. Listen to this episode to learn more about how we can deal with food allergens in developing countries. Learn more about our sponsor for this episode by visiting https://agromarketsquare.com Follow us on LinkedIn

Mon, October 31, 2022

Episode 3: Food and Nutrition Security for the Global Good with Ravinder Grover

Nutrition is like the food at work in our body. It is everything that happens to food from the time we eat it until it is used for various functions in our body.In this final episode of the food and nutrition series, our podcast host, Sharon Idahosa discusses with Ravinder Grover, the program lead at HarvestPlus.In this episode, you'll get answers to these questions asked by our podcast host.1. How can we make nutritious food more available and affordable?2. How can we create an environment where there will be affordable and nutritious food in the market?3. What role do you think the government plays in creating an enabling environment for affordable and nutritious food?You will also learn more about Ravinder Grover and his motivation for working in this sector.Follow us on our social media:FacebookInstagramLinkedInYouTubeTwitter

Mon, October 31, 2022

Episode 2: Dealing With Unhealthy Relationships with Food with Ayooluwa Okunjolu

Still on the food and nutrition series...In this episode of the Let’s Talk Agriculture podcast show, Sharon Idahosa discusses with Ayooluwa Okunjolu of EdenLife the different ways we can deal with Unhealthy relationships with food.As much as we agree that food is life, and food is health, there are a lot of people who have an unhealthy relationship with food and this episode will serve as a guide to building a good food relationship.In this episode;You'll learn about unhealthy food relationships, and how to know if one is dealing with this.You'll learn key strategies for maintaining healthy food relationships.Don't be left out!Share this episode with your friends, network & family.You can follow us on all our social media channels.LinkedinFacebookInstagramTwitterYouTube

Mon, October 31, 2022

Episode 1: Providing Good Nutrition in Rural Communities with Oumar N’diaye

We started a series this month with the theme of food and nutrition which is a major concern for all. Food and nutrition are the way that we get fuel providing energy for our bodies. In this week’s episode, we discussed how we can provide good nutrition in rural communities as many low-income countries rely more on staple foods and less on fruits, vegetables, and animal-source foods than high-income countries. We were privileged to have Oumar N’diaye Director of Africa, Business Development of Nutrition International to share his knowledge and of course the best ways we can have good and nutritious food. Some of the questions tackled in this episode;1.       What role agriculture plays to increase the availability and access to nutritious food in rural areas? 2.       How to utilize nutrition education to improve household nutrition. 3.       A lot of people know the kind of food to eat but still avoid eating them. What could be the cause? Listen to our host, Sharon Idahosa as she discusses with Oumar N’diaye in the food and nutrition series. To stay up-to-date, you can follow us on our social media platforms.LinkedInTwitterFacebookInstagramYouTube

Mon, October 31, 2022

Episode 10: Position your agribusiness for growth with Daramola Ayokunle

In this episode of the Let’s Talk Agriculture podcast show, we had a chat with  Daramola Ayokunle a youth in agriculture.He revealed to us the sales and marketing strategies that you can apply to position your agribusiness for rapid growth. If you haven't been investing in your marketing or you do not know how to draw up a strategy for your agriculture business, then you should listen to this podcast. For sponsorship, advertising & collaboration, please send an email to hello@letstalkagriculture.comWe remain your preferred agriculture public relations & communications company. Follow us on LinkedinInstagramFacebook

Mon, October 31, 2022

Episode 9: IoT in Agriculture - Smart Farming with Rishya Pankaj

Today on the Let’s Talk Agriculture podcast show, we bring another educating episode to you.In our previous episodes, we’ve discussed robotics in agriculture, and satellite imagery, and now we are looking into IoT- Smart Farming.We had the opportunity to discuss with a senior executive in Agri-Tech from Kisan Sanchar, Rishya Pankaj

Mon, October 31, 2022

Episode 8: The Business of Exportation with Debajyoti Bhattacharyya

The agricultural sector contributes greatly to Nigeria's GDP with major commodities like sesame seeds, cocoa beans, cashew nuts ginger, palm kernel oil, frozen shrimps, and prawns but still experiences some constraints when it comes to the exportation of agro-commodities.In this episode of the Let's Talk Agriculture podcast show, we discussed the business of exportation to give us a better understanding of the exportation business.We were privileged to have AFEX's VP of Commercials, Debajyoti Bhattacharyya on the show where he shared deep facts as regards the Nigerian agriculture sector, and better ways we can maximize our opportunities in the areas of export of agro-commodities.Take a deep dive into the resources he shared with us. Stay connected with us:LinkedInFacebookInstagramYouTube

Mon, October 31, 2022

Episode 7: Managing Threats in the Food Chain with Vilas Rao

The risk to the human food chain has increased drastically, partly due to the movement of people, plants, and animals between countries and this can cause a detrimental effect on our food security and that's a major concern for all of since considering we are still working towards achieving food security on all levels.In this week's episode, we had the opportunity to seat with Arable's Chief Revenue Officer who shared his thoughts with us and the ways we can manage the threats in the food chain.Vilas Rao discussed;What the food chain is all about in the simplest way possible. He discussed the major threats in the food chain. And the roles we play in averting the threats in the food chain. He was kind enough to share some resource materials to help us learn and understand this topic greatly.Please check this out....https://www.arable.com/blog/.............................................................................................................................To learn more about what we do, explore our website herehttps://letstalkagriculture.comFollow us on LinkedinInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/wetalkagriculture/Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/wetalkagriculture

Mon, October 31, 2022

Episode 6: UKRAINE CRISIS AND ITS EFFECT ON FOOD PRODUCTION AND COST With Michael Sudarkasa

The war in Ukraine, as well as sanctions against Russia, has resulted in a massive decline in the supply of major staple foods which is contributing to the rise of food prices globally.This episode of the Let's Talk Agriculture podcast show was requested by one of our listeners who is feeling the heat the war between the Russia-Ukraine crisis is causing in Nigeria.As of 2022 agriculture was employing about 70% of the labor workforce of the Nigerian population and 2022 has contributed about 22.36% to the GDP. This alone shows that agriculture remains the foundation of the Nigerian economy and many others.To discuss this topic on a global scale, had a seat with the Chief Executive Officer of the African Fertilizer and Agribusiness Partnership (AFAP) to share and guide us on the way forwardTune in to listen to Sharon Idahosa, the host, and Michael Sudarkasa, our guest for today's show.Stay updated with our activities by following us on social mediaFacebook: https://web.facebook.com/wetalkagricultureLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lets-talkagriculture/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wetalkagriculture/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjTYhvTHoX4WEaHBdoeARng

Mon, October 31, 2022

Episode 5: Dealing with Post-Harvest Losses with Ilyasu Ishak

This episode features Ilyasu Ishak, an agribusiness development consultant sharing his knowledge on how we can deal with post-harvest losses in the fruits and vegetable value chain.Episodes are available on Spotify, Apple podcasts, Google podcasts, SoundCloud, Amazon music, Boom and more.   To learn more about our sponsor for the month, visit www.agromarketsquare.com   Follow us on: LinkedIn: Instagram: @wetalkagriculture Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wetalkagriculture/

Mon, October 31, 2022

Episode 4: Dealing with Post-Harvest Losses with Hadiza Yaro

Hadiza Yaro is not a new face on our podcast show. Today she joins on our podcast show to discuss how to deal with post-harvest losses.

Mon, October 31, 2022

Episode 4: Relevance of Robotics in Agriculture with Ana-Maria Stancu

In this week's episode, we took a different route to discuss Robotics. As new technologies emerge, we believe that it solves major problems & benefit stakeholders in the agriculture space.To make this happen, we brought on the show an expert in Robotics and a key player in the agricultural sector. Ana-Maria shares her insights on the major pain point of farmers that robotics has come to solve.She also highlighted that robotics has not come to take away the jobs of people.Learn more about our sponsor by visiting Agro Market SquareFollow us on LinkedIn

Mon, October 31, 2022

Episode 3: Simplifying Supply Chain Processes using Technology 2 with Neresh Jain

Still, on the supply chain podcast series, we got the opportunity to bring on the show a start-up founder to give us the PART TWO of how we can simplify supply chain processes using blockchain technology.In this episode with the co-founder of Snapper Future Tech, Naresh Jain.You'll learn the importance of technology in simplifying supply chain processes. You'll learn from his experience in the technology industry, the challenges he faced, and more.This is very important for those that are in tech, the challenges you're going through, don't change anything about you.

Mon, October 31, 2022

Episode 2: Simplifying Supply Chain Processes using Technology with Brinton Baker

Yes!! We made it to release another episode of the supply chain podcast series.     In our previous episode, we were able to identify the cracks in the supply chain system, and now we have taken a step forward to understanding how we can simplify the supply chain processes using technology.     The use of technology has played a key role in advancing the agricultural sector. To understand how technology can help simplify the supply chain processes, we were able to get in touch with Brinton Baker, the VP of Global Marketing at dFarm.    dFarm integrates your entire ag supply chain heuristically from farmer to retailer to deliver unprecedented transparency and efficiency.  Their distributed (blockchain) ERP reduces waste while making possible precision tracking and tracing and a dynamic trading platform.   Follow dFarm on LinkedIn. Stay in touch with Let's Talk Agriculture on LinkedIn Follow our podcast host, Sharon Idahosa on LinkedIn

Mon, October 31, 2022

Episode 1: Identifying the Cracks in the Supply Chain System with Sarah Barnes Humphrey

Hey, beautiful people! Welcome to our series on supply chain. In this first episode of the supply chain, we are identifying the cracks in the supply chain system and how we can move past them. We had the opportunity to bring on the show, the award-winning and most influential leader in supply chain, and podcast host of Let’s Talk Supply Chain - Sarah Barnes Humphrey who shared from her experience the challenges in the supply chain system, the future of the supply chain industry.

Mon, October 31, 2022

Episode 19: How Satellite Imagery is Helping Transform the Agricultural Sector with Mohammed Altaqatqa

Guys! This episode takes a deep dive into technology and how it's benefitting the agricultural sector. One of the technologies breaking grounds in this sector is the satellite imagery/remote sensing which helps players in the agricultural sector to detect pests, prevent diseases and keep crops healthy. In this episode, we had the opportunity to bring in a partner & sales manager at EOS DATA ANALYTICS, Mohammed Altaqatqa to share more insight on how they are helping transform the agricultural sector in over 30 countries.

Mon, October 31, 2022

Episode 18: Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Branding with Sharon Idahosa

This podcast episode was made with love from my heart to let agribusiness owners know that they need to invest in branding, and marketing to ensure the growth of their businesses. In this podcast episode, I gave the difference between branding, brand identity, & brand marketing.

Sun, October 30, 2022

Episode 17: Increasing Food Security Even In Conflict with Ilyasu Ishak

The bandit threats in Nigeria continue and at a very high rate which is causing the deaths, and kidnappings of many citizens of Nigeria. Considering the happenings in the Northern part of Nigeria, many food-producing states are facing the heat. Kaduna State is a major producer of Maize and is currently being invaded by bandits, and if drastic measures aren't followed, Nigeria may see food scarcity, price inflation, and Food Insecurity at large.

Sun, October 30, 2022

Episode 16: Relevance of Media to the Agricultural Sector with Sharon Idahosa

The role of media cannot be overlooked. The world is moving at a fast pace, and we need to catch up. As an agribusiness owner, there is a role you need to play to ensure the agricultural sector grows, and what better way can you get involved if not by spreading information?We need to let the world know the happenings in the agricultural sector, and that is what this podcast is all about.

Sun, October 30, 2022

Episode 15: Blockchain &Employment Controversy with Linda Goetze

This episode of blockchain and employment features Linda Goetze, an early adopter of blockchain technology.  Together with her team, the Blockchain Chamber of Commerce, bring experts from different industries who are exploring Blockchain. Now, we are privileged to have her on the "Let's talk agriculture' podcast show to share her valuable insights. This episode highlights the role of blockchain technology for individuals and businesses all around the globe. It highlights blockchain's contribution to employment. Listen and leave your comments.

Sun, October 30, 2022

Episode 14: Blockchain & Employment Controversy with Depaak Pareek

Our series on blockchain technology continues. The need to identify whether or not the rising technology is causing more harm than good is paramount and we will be getting different opinions from agriculture, blockchain technology experts.

Sun, October 30, 2022

Episode 13: Blockchain & Employment Controversy with Abhishek Bhattacharya

One of the fast-growing technology in the world is the ‘blockchain’ and it is indeed playing crucial to every industry, from agriculture, logistics & supply, digital marketing and so many more.  Now, there is a controversy about blockchain leading to an increase in unemployment. How true is that?

Sun, October 30, 2022

Episode 12: Blockchain Agriculture with Adam Eunson

Still exploring blockchain technology, I got Adam Eunson the founder of Croply to share his insights on blockchain technology. I believe it will be great to know the industry that will benefit the most from blockchain technology, but Adam has a different idea about it. Listen to what he has to say.

Sun, October 30, 2022

Episode 11: Blockchain Agriculture with Erik Valiqutte

In this episode of blockchain agriculture, we emphasized another area blockchain technology is impacting. Erik Valiquette who has over 30 years of experience in logistics and supply chain explains his experience working in the supply chain industry and how stressful it was to carry out different operations involved in the logistics & supply chain industry. The blockchain industry has played a huge role in ensuring safe, secure, and easy operations in the logistics and supply chain.

Sun, October 30, 2022

Episode 10: Agro-commodity Trading with Samson Ogbole

Agriculture is the mainstay of the Nigerian economy and the youth play an important role to ensure the agricultural sector remains. The popular commodities for traders are oil & gold but the agricultural commodity trading market is the oldest financial market in the world and now many traders are putting in a lot of work to research and leverage the market. This episode features Farmer Samson Ogbole the team lead of the soilless farm lab, he highlighted how smallholder farmers can trade their produce, the major commodities to trade, and the best way agriprenuers can tap into the agro-commodity market.

Sun, October 30, 2022

Episode 9: Agro-Commodity Trading with Akin Alabi

When it comes to agro-commodity trading, the ability to understand the basics of what it entails and being able to back it up with technology is what we are discussing in this podcast episode with Akin Alabi- The Co-founder of Corporate Farmers International. In this episode, you'll learn the origin of agricultural commodity trading as the oldest financial market in the world and what it takes for this sector to remain the same.

Sun, October 30, 2022

Episode 8: Blockchain Agriculture with Dr. Dinesh Chauhan

Blockchain in agriculture has proven to be a good way to simplify transaction processes and level the playing ground for smallholder farmers. In this episode, we have the vice president of DeHaat- Dr. Dinesh Chauhan. He talked about his experience working in the technology industry, the various opportunities available for entrepreneurs with a keen interest in blockchain agriculture, and how blockchain technology will help in food quality and better products to reach consumers.

Sun, October 30, 2022

Episode 7: Blockchain Agriculture with Ashish Anand

Blockchain in agriculture has proven to be a good way to simplify transaction processes and level the playing ground for smallholder farmers. In this episode, we have the CEO of Whrrl, Ashish Anand highlighting how best agriprenuers can leverage blockchain technology and of course how well smallholder farmers can benefit from this technology.

Sun, October 30, 2022

Episode 6: Entrepreneurship with Chidi Nwaogu

This podcast episode features Chidi Nwaogu, a tech entrepreneur sharing his insights on the importance of technology which is becoming a major part of lives. In this episode, you'll find out the key things to know when starting a tech business.

Sun, October 30, 2022

Episode 5: Entrepreneurship with Eunice Mutua

Our series on entrepreneurship continues and this time, it features the managing director of Select Fresh Produce, Eunice Mutua an amazing entrepreneur with 6 years of experience in her field. Eunice describes entrepreneurship in a simple form and also shares her experience as an entrepreneur and the challenges she went through. Learn more about what Eunice is all about at www.selectfreshproduce.co.ke

Sun, October 30, 2022

Episode 4: Entrepreneurship with Alicia Butler Pierre

Being an entrepreneur is a struggle for many and it requires mental capacity and also the strength to push forward. The battle and struggle as entrepreneurs are real and this episode helps to position your mind in the right direction as it involves interactions between two entrepreneurs sharing their challenges, success stories to guide you through your entrepreneurial journey. Visit Alicia’s company page to know more about operational excellence. https://eqbsystems.com/

Sun, October 30, 2022

Episode 2: Restaurant Evolution with Angela Nuhn

Just for a change, we brought in Angela Nuhn who happens to be a vegan chef and the founder of Kindred Kitchens. Angela gave in much thought to bring about the name ‘Kindred Kitchen’, she also has her philosophy about being healthy. KindredKitchens.ca TheRestaurantEvolution.com

Sun, October 30, 2022

Episode 3: Entrepreneurship with Willy Mboukem

Being an entrepreneur is a struggle for many and it requires mental capacity and also the strength to push forward. The battle and struggle as entrepreneurs are real and this episode helps to position your mind in the right direction as it involves interactions between two entrepreneurs sharing their challenges, success stories to guide you through your entrepreneurial journey.

Sun, October 30, 2022

Episode 1: International Treaty’s Contribution to smallholder farmers with Kent Nnadozie

I got the opportunity to bring you the Secretary of the International Treaty FAO, Kent Nnadozie on the ‘Let’s talk agriculture’ podcast show . In this episode, we got an insight into the International Treaty and its impact on smallholder farmers and plant breeders. They work with farmers, plant breeders, scientists, and policymakers around the world to take care of the seeds that feed us all. http://www.fao.org/plant-treaty/en/

Sun, October 30, 2022

Episode 6: Climate Smart Agriculture with Olivier Muvandimwe

Today we brought in Olivier Muvandimwe from Rwanda, he happens to be a part of the Climate Smart Agriculture Youth Network(CSAYN) Global as the Country Coordinator. He decides to share with us their growth when it comes to the agricultural sector and the opportunities they have put in place for youth in Rwanda.

Sun, October 30, 2022

Episode 5: Climate Smart Agriculture with Lily Singelengele

This episode features Lily, a Gender Specialist who is a country coordinator for Climate Smart Agriculture Youth Network. She shares about her work, as a gender specialist, how they want to create a balance between women and men, and of course her experience as the Country Coordinator of CSAYN Global.

Sun, October 30, 2022

Episode 4: Climate Smart Agriculture with Dominic Amon Nyasulu

This episode features Dominic Amon Anyasulu who is the Country Coordinator for the Climate Smart Agriculture Youth Network (Global) Malawi Chapter. He shares both his challenging and exciting experience serving as the Country Coordinator for 5years and counting.

Sun, October 30, 2022

Episode 3: Climate Smart Agriculture with Dr. Samuel Opoku

This episode features the Regional Coordinator of the Climate Smart Agriculture Youth Network (CSAYN) Global Morocco who is Dr. Samuel Opoku talking about his experience so far as the coordinator in Morocco, and of course his impact in Morocco.

Sun, October 30, 2022

Episode 2: Climate Smart Agriculture with Juliet Ejieze

This episode features Juliet Ejezie the CEO of Dozliet Anim Farms Nigeria, a volunteer of the Climate Smart Agriculture Youth Network (CSAYN) Global, sharing her experience as an animal scientist and her contribution to the CSAYN Global.

Sun, October 30, 2022

Episode 1: Climate Smart Agriculture with Ntiokam Devine

This episode features the Founder and Managing Director of the Climate Smart Agriculture Youth Network; Ntiokam Divine giving us insights on his role towards creating a form of inclusiveness amongst youths from all over the country. He shares his approach towards the UN Food System Summit, where he involved key stakeholders in the value chain, hosting independent dialogues in about 40 different regions.

Sun, October 30, 2022

Episode 12: Agribusiness Opportunities with Sharon Idahosa

This episode gives a brief on the opportunities in the agricultural space.

Sun, October 30, 2022

Episode 11: The Invisible Farmer with Hadiza Yaro

This episode features Hadiza Yaro from East-West Seed, Nigeria. She throws more light on the “role of women in agriculture and how they have been invincible for a long period of time in the agricultural space.

Sun, October 30, 2022

Episode 10: Backyard Farming with Edobong Akpabio

This episode features Edobong Akpabio, the founder of Visionage Agrotech Farms teaching us about ‘backyard farming.

Sun, October 30, 2022

Episode 9: Food Price and Policy with George Rapsomanikis

This episode features George Rapsomanikis, a senior economist from the Food and Agriculture Organization, Rome to share with us the issues surrounding food prices and how to tackle them globally.

Sun, October 30, 2022

Episode 8: Climate Smart Innovations in Food Systems with Dada Bacudo

This episode features Dada Bacudo, a climate change expert giving us a sneak peek at the upcoming webinar on climate-smart innovations in food systems.

Sun, October 30, 2022

Episode 7: The Law and Agribusiness with Sesi Hundeyin

This episode gives an insight into the law and policies governing businesses and how it applies to agriprenuers.

Sun, October 30, 2022

Episode 6: Digital Agriculture 2 with Akin Alabi

This episode features Akin Alabi of corporate farmers international and gives more insight into digital agriculture from a different perspective with real-life examples.

Sun, October 30, 2022

Episode 5: Agriculture Financing with Sandiford Edwards

This episode gives a broad understanding of agribusiness finance, the challenges, and how to fix it and make it easy for entrepreneurs.

Sun, October 30, 2022

Episode 4: Digital Agriculture with Bernardo Arnuad

This podcast welcomes a guest ‘Bernardo Arnaud’ to share with us detailed information on the topic of Digital Agriculture.

Sun, October 30, 2022

Episode 3: Agriculture Refresh Finale

This is the final episode of the series Agriculture Refresh.

Sun, October 30, 2022

Episode 2: Agriculture Refresh 2

This is the second episode of the series Agriculture Refresh. This series is all about refreshing our minds on what agriculture is and of course its importance.

Sun, October 30, 2022

Episode 1: Agriculture Refresh 1

This is the first episode of the Agriculture Refresh series on the ‘Let’s talk agriculture’ podcast. I will be refreshing your mind on what agriculture is and the importance of agriculture.