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Founder ThesisWhy India Has No Agritech Unicorns; And Why That's About to Change | Mark Kahn (Omnivore)Mark Kahn is the Managing Partner of Omnivore, India's pioneering agriculture and rural economy venture capital fund with over $325 million in assets under management. Since 2011, Omnivore has backed 50+ startups including DeHaat (India's near-unicorn agritech platform), Pixxel (space tech), Ecozen (climate hardware), and dozens of companies transforming India's 600 million rural population.In this conversation with host Akshay Datt, Kahn unpacks his contrarian thesis on smallholder farming, explains why "B2B SaaS is fucked by AI," dissects the horseshoe politics blocking GM crops in India, and reveals why Trump's 50% tariffs and Modi's dairy farmers are on a collision course...
2026-01-051h 31
The Lasgidi Farmer PodcastNTA 2 Lagos Morning Ride with Toheeb Azeez | Agritech & Youth Empowerment |Our Founder & CEO, Toheeb Azeez was on NTA 2 Lagos on the Close Flow show to discuss Agritech & Youth Employment.The Nigerian Youth population is going to reach 70 million by 2030.It would form over 26% of a 260 million projected Nigerian population in that year.Currently, there are 13 million unemployed youths of the nation.This figure could even climb higher with an envisaged bigger Nigerian and youth populations. Youth unemployment costs Nigeria $10 billion economic loss yearly.Agriculture could gainfully employ this number of unemployed youths and 7 million more...
2025-12-2122 min
FWDstartMark Kahn (Omnivore) on GCC Food Security, India’s Venture Depth & Agritech InvestingMark Kahn is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Omnivore, India’s leading agritech and climate-tech venture capital firm with more than $300 million under management. Backing over 45 startups transforming food, agriculture, and sustainability, Omnivore has played a defining role in shaping India’s agritech ecosystem and the country’s emerging climate investment landscape.He joins the podcast to discuss how Omnivore is building bridges between India and the GCC, why he’s not trading India’s deep venture ecosystem for newer regional opportunities, and how food sovereignty, controlled-environment agriculture, and life sciences innovation will define the next decade of...
2025-12-081h 14
Industrial Hemp PodcastInside Cornell AgriTech: Germplasm, Robots and HempOn this week's podcast, we continue our trip to Geneva, New York, for part two of the Cornell story. I spend some time with Christine Smart, director of Cornell AgriTech, and her husband Larry Smart, professor of plant breeding and genetics and head of Cornell's hemp program. Christine takes me through the history of the Agritech campus — from its 1882 founding to its living plant libraries and cutting-edge robotics labs. We talk Liberty Hyde Bailey, the USDA germplasm repository, and a future where UV light replaces pesticides and robots roam the fields. Then Larry brings us in...
2025-09-2643 min
AGRITECH FOUNDERS DIARYDecoding the Maze, Unlocking grants and non Dilutive funding for Agri futureFunding is one of the toughest challenges Agri tech founders face. In this solo episode of AgriTech Founders Diary, host Kenneth Obayuwana breaks down how startups can access non dilutive funding capital that helps you grow without giving up equity or taking on debt.In this episode you’ll discover: • Why your first grant is the gateway to bigger opportunities • Practical steps to position your startup for funding success • The storytelling, problem framing, and evidence investors look for • How to avoid common mistakes that cost founders funding • Ways to buil...
2025-09-1211 min
AGRITECH FOUNDERS DIARYThe Grant Playbook: Helping Agribusinesses Win Big with Non-Dilutive FundingCan the right grant transform your startup’s future?In this episode of AgriTech Founders Diary, we sit down with Olugbenga Ogunbowale, CEO of Grant Master, known as “The Grant Master” for helping countless entrepreneurs unlock millions in non-dilutive funding.You’ll learn:• The difference between grants, competitions, loans, and VC funding• When and how agri-tech startups should apply for grants• Why documentation and focus are key to winning• How to avoid common mistakes that waste time and energyIf you’re building in agri-t...
2025-09-0521 min
AGRITECH FOUNDERS DIARYRegeneration as InfrastructureWhat does it take to rebuild agriculture for both people and planet?In this episode of AgriTech Founders Diary, Peter Murage of MOOF Africa and Michael Jones of AgroReGenerations share how open source systems, local knowledge, and farmer first practices are shaping climate resilient agriculture across Africa.You’ll learn:• Why open source matters for trust and scale• How local knowledge drives better food solutions• The realities of scaling regenerative farmingIf you care about agri tech, climate resilience, or the future of farming in Afric...
2025-08-1731 min
AGRITECH FOUNDERS DIARYHow AgroReGenerations Is Building Open-Source Tools to Help Small Farmers Regenerate the Planet?Can open-source tools and ancestral knowledge transform the future of farming?In this episode of AgriTech Founders Diary, we sit down with Michael Jones, co-founder and Lead Architect of AgroReGenerations, a regenerative systems initiative helping smallholder farmers build climate resilience through transparent tech and local collaboration.What we discussed:Why open-source tools matter for farmers and food securityHow regenerative agriculture can fight climate change and povertyThe role of AI, blockchain, and ancestral wisdom in farmingWhat scaling with integrity looks like in diverse communitiesMichael’s vision for farmer-first innovation over the next fi...
2025-08-0814 min
Got Milk? - The Indian Dairy Context.Bharat's Dairy Farmers' Productivity TrapThis podcast discuss an excerpt from "Bharat's Dairy Farmers' Dilemma," authored by Vijay Singh, CEO & Managing Director of Shunya Agritech, explains the "Productivity Trap" as an economic phenomenon where increased effort or investment fails to yield proportional improvements in output or income. It highlights how Indian small dairy farmers exemplify this trap, struggling with high feed costs, limited veterinary access, and low livestock genetic potential, resulting in minimal profit despite their labor. The episode illustrates that simply acquiring more animals doesn't increase per-animal productivity but rather escalates costs and risks. Finally, it proposes solutions for breaking this cycle...
2025-07-1416 min
Got Milk? - The Indian Dairy Context.Doodh Darpan - a study on impact of nutrition on milk productivity in IndiaThis episode discusses the The Doodh Darpan | Impact Study by Shunya Agritech which details a controlled Pre-Post Comparative A/B field study evaluating Shunya Agritech's Nutri Ankurit Feed (NAF), a hydroponically grown, chemical-free feed, on dairy productivity. Conducted in Uttar Pradesh during May 2025, a period of peak summer heat, the study compared a test group (n=10 animals) receiving NAF to a control group (n=6 animals) on a traditional diet. Key findings indicate that NAF significantly improved milk fat percentage by 5%, helped stabilize milk quantity despite heat stress (only a 2% drop versus a 15% drop in the control group), and ultimately led to an 8% inc...
2025-07-1313 min
Questions WithQuestions With enCity and enFarm Agritech Dzung Do NguyenQuestions With enCity and enFarm Agritech Dzung Do Nguyen. Building a sustainable Vietnam with urban planning and agritech.
A Quest Ventures Podcast hosted by Linh Ha.
The post Questions With enCity and enFarm Agritech Dzung Do Nguyen appeared first on Quest Ventures.
2025-07-0246 min
AGRITECH FOUNDERS DIARYHow This Nigerian Founder is Slashing Food Prices by 30%Meet Adeoye Oluwatosin - he started Viscio Express after watching his sister struggle with crazy logistics costs. Now he's fixing Nigeria's 3.5 trillion naira food transportation mess.You'll learn;Why farmers are losing 40% of profits to bad logisticsHis genius solution for empty truck returnsGetting old-school farmers to trust new tech (hint: start with phone calls!)Charging just 45,000 naira per ton from Kano to LagosThat hilarious midnight disaster...
2025-06-2624 min
R2Kast - People in Food and Farming/All InR2Kast 342 - Ross Robertson on lambing, rainfall, and agritech adventuresToday we welcome Ross Robertson onto the R2Kast! 🎙️ A bearded Scotsman, farmer, and fellow UK AgriTech Centre colleague, Ross blends traditional lambing life with cutting-edge innovation. From Brechin to Brazil, his journey is as much about mud as it is about modernisation. 🌍🐑We explore Ross’s farming roots in Angus, his passion for livestock, and how dry summers can spell trouble when you need grass to grow. He brings us right into the post-lambing realities, show season prep, and the ever-Scottish obsession with the weather! ☀️🌧️Ross also dives into his work with the Falkland Islands D...
2025-06-131h 02
AGRITECH FOUNDERS DIARYSmart Agri Investment Hacks —Without Touching a FarmCan passive investment models revolutionize African agriculture?Our Host. Kenneth Obayuwanna, an agri-investment strategist who’s unlocking new pathways for wealth creation in Africa—without the need to till the soil.In this episode of AgriTech Founders Diary, we explore: How digital platforms are helping everyday investors earn big from agri-business What "non-farming" investment looks like in practice across Nigeria and beyond Strategies that reduce risk and increase ROI in agritech investing The role of partnerships and cooperatives in scaling impact Behind-the...
2025-06-0625 min
Nohemie & Co.Agritech Soil Testing Kit BusinessIn this episode, I'm chatting with Sephora founder of www.agritech-insights.com we dive into the inspiring journey of building an Agritech soil testing kit business in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Discover how innovative technology is transforming agriculture in one of Africa’s most fertile yet underserved regions.Whether you're an entrepreneur, farmer, tech enthusiast, or investor, this episode is packed with real-world insights on leveraging agritech to drive food security and economic growth.👉 Listen now and join the conversation on sustainable agriculture in Africa!Let’s grow the future of farm...
2025-05-2844 min
M-SPod009 - AgriTechYn y bennod hon o M-SPod, mae Dr Edward Jones (Ysgol Fusnes Prifysgol Bangor ac aelod o fwrdd M-SParc), Dr Louise Jones (Innovate UK), a Wyn Davies (Coleg Amaethyddol Glynllifon) yn ymuno â Pryderi ap Rhisiart (Rheolwr Gyfarwyddwr M-SParc) i drafod cefnogaeth, arloesedd a photensial economaidd AgriTech yng Nghymru.Ymunwch â'n clwstwr AgriTech yma - https://agritech.wales/join-the-cluster/In this episode of M-SPod, Pryderi ap Rhisiart (M-SParc MD) is joined by Dr Edward Jones (Bangor University's Business School and M-SParc board member), Dr Louise Jones (Innovate UK), and Wyn Da...
2025-05-1331 min
AGRITECH FOUNDERS DIARYHow This Zambian Startup Is Changing Farming ForeverCan data-driven farming end food insecurity in rural Africa?Meet Esineye Shilombo, founder of Chiseko, a Zambian agri-tech startup building a digital bridge between smallholder farmers and high-demand markets. From IT lead at the U.S. Embassy to agri-innovator, Esineye is rewriting what it means to be a tech-powered changemaker in Southern Africa.In this episode of AgriTech Founders Diary, we explore:How Chiseko uses market data and remote sensing to boost farmer productivity What it takes to turn a farming hobby into a scalable digital marketplace Th...
2025-05-0930 min
AGRITECH FOUNDERS DIARYHow KITA Farms is Shaping the Future of Sustainable AgritechCan a $500 grant spark a sustainable agritech revolution? Meet John Samuel, the 21-year-old founder of KITA Farms United, who’s reshaping agriculture in Northern Nigeria through circular farming, youth empowerment, and digital innovation.In this inspiring episode of Agritech Founders Diary, we explore:How John scaled KITA Farms from 20 bags to 100+ using smart irrigationWhat circular farming really looks like in the Nigerian contextHow his startup empowers IDPs, women, and underserved farming communitiesThe real story behind startup rejection and building resi...
2025-05-0215 min
AGRITECH FOUNDERS DIARYNakuru Tubers & The Science of Seed PotatoesIn this episode of the AgriTech Founders Diary, host Kenneth Obayuana talks with Winnie Wambaku , the founder of Nakuru Tubers, a trailblazing AgriTech startup using tissue culture technology to boost seed potato farming in Kenya. From the greenhouse to the farm, Wanjiru shares her transformation from a horticulture graduate to an agricultural entrepreneur, driven by a mission to improve food security and farmers’ livelihoods. We explore: The role of science in producing climate-resilient, disease-free seed potatoes Bridging the gap between academic research and real-world agricultural application Empowering women and youth through training and job cr...
2025-04-2520 min
AGRITECH FOUNDERS DIARYNakuru Tubers & The Science of Seed PotatoesIn this episode of the AgriTech Founders Diary, host Kenneth Obayuana talks with Winnie Wambaku , the founder of Nakuru Tubers, a trailblazing AgriTech startup using tissue culture technology to boost seed potato farming in Kenya. From the greenhouse to the farm, Wanjiru shares her transformation from a horticulture graduate to an agricultural entrepreneur, driven by a mission to improve food security and farmers’ livelihoods. We explore: The role of science in producing climate-resilient, disease-free seed potatoes Bridging the gap between academic research and real-world agricultural application Empowering women and youth through training and job cr...
2025-04-1820 min
Agbioscience353. BONUS: Corteva’s Brook Cunningham and Kearney’s Rob Dongoski from World AgriTech in San FranciscoStage content at events like World AgriTech is always of highest quality but there are conversations happening behind the scenes that give a sense of what’s happening in the industry. Brook Cunningham, Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer at Corteva Agriscience, and Rob Dongoski, Food and Agribusiness Leader at Kearney, joined us for a conversation at World AgriTech to get perspective on many topics, including: A volatile market – and the reminder that it’s also cyclical The tipping point for investors and the critical questions they have beyond just yield at this point in time C...
2025-03-1724 min
Got Milk? - The Indian Dairy Context.Assessment of Livestock Feed and Fodder An All India studyThis episode of Got Milk? discusses a government document from the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying that addresses the significant national shortage of green, dry, and concentrated fodder, outlining the reasons for this deficit, such as changing land use and declining pasture productivity. The government details steps being taken to mitigate this shortage, including financial assistance for fodder seed production, promoting fodder as a cash crop, and establishing fodder-centric Farmer Producer Organizations.It also highlights Shunya Agritech as a pioneering Indian company focused on revolutionizing dairy farming through science-backed, sustainable, and precision nutrition sol...
2025-03-1518 min
BRAVE Southeast Asia Tech: Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, Thailand & Malaysia Startups, Founders & Venture Capital VC (English)How eFishery Fooled Investors, Informal Business Practices, Agritech Future – E536Adriel Yong, Orvel Venture Partner, and Jeremy Au discussed:
How eFishery Fooled Investors: They examined the elaborate scheme that allowed eFishery to inflate revenue and mislead major investors. They broke down the warning signs, such as financial irregularities, CFO departure (similar to Zilingo failure signal) and too-good-to-be-true business model that were ignored until it was too late.
Informal Business Practices: They discussed how informal business practices in Indonesia contribute to the perpetuation of fraud by senior executives. Adriel shared stor...
2025-02-1331 min
Got Milk? - The Indian Dairy Context.Shunya Agritech: Revolutionizing Indian Dairy FarmingThis episode presents a scientific study on the effects of partially replacing maize in cow feed with hydroponically grown maize fodder.
The research, conducted on lactating cows, found that this substitution did not negatively impact, and may have slightly improved, milk production and nutrient digestibility.
The episode also describes Shunya Agritech, a company utilizing hydroponics to address green fodder scarcity in the Indian dairy industry. Shunya's "Fodder-as-a-Service" model offers farmers a consistent, high-quality fodder supply, aiming to increase milk yields and reduce costs through technology and a comprehensive support ecosystem.
Both sources explore...
2025-01-1712 min
The Hempy TalksHempy Talks I Season 3 I Agritech serving the hemp industry in Australia🌿In our next episode, we're thrilled to explore Agritech and its transformative impact on the hemp industry in Australia with special guest Steve Tiley, CEO of Wandarra. Steve brings a wealth of experience and leadership in sustainable agriculture and technology innovation, making him a driving force in the hemp landscape.🔎 Steve’s journey at Wandarra highlights: 🌿Pioneering advancements in agritech to enhance hemp production efficiency and sustainability. 🌿Bridging the gap between traditional farming practices and cutting-edge technology. 🌿Driving innovation in the Australian hemp industry with a vision for a sustainable future.🌿Tune in to hear Steve’s insights int...
2024-12-1518 min
AGRITECH FOUNDERS DIARYHow Andrew Mack Grew Agromovil into a Global Agribusiness Powerhouse
Step into the world of agricultural innovation with Andrew Mack, the mastermind behind Agromovil, a game-changing software connecting farmers with markets around africa and the Latin America.
In this exclusive Interview, Andrew shares the remarkable story of building Agromovil from scratch, navigating challenges, and paving the way for a brighter future in farming.
Join us for an insightful journey through the triumphs and trials of entrepreneurship in agritech, and discover the transformative impact of technology on agriculture, both in Africa, Latin America and beyond.
2024-11-2951 min
AGRITECH FOUNDERS DIARYHow Mr. Soji Sanyaolu Technologycal Company Is Helping Farmers To Grow
In this episode of Agritech Founders Diary podcast Mr. Soji Sanyaolu, CEO of AirSmat Inc, shares his inspiring journey in the agritech industry.
In this exclusive episode, Mr. Sanyaolu will delve into the challenges, triumphs, and invaluable lessons learned while building AirSmat from the ground up.
He share with us how AirSmat Inc is revolutionizing the industry with innovative solutions and cutting-edge technology.
2024-11-2236 min
Catchment ConvosAgriTech Uncovered - Highlights from Southland’s Groundbreaking Innovation Day | Ep 3Get ready to listen into the latest in farming tech with this episode of Catchment Convos! Fresh off the first-ever Southern AgriTech and Innovation Day, we’re bringing you all the highlights—from cutting-edge technology to farmer-focused workshops and inspiring keynote speakers. Our guest this episode is Tania Clarke from Thriving Southland, and we explore how this event brought 300+ attendees, 30+ exhibitors, and hands-on workshops together to showcase the future of farming in Southland. And that’s not all—we’ll also give you a sneak peek into what’s coming for AgriTech 2025!Some of the p...
2024-09-3015 min
The Lasgidi Farmer PodcastEP 06 | Femi Adekoya: Discussing Career in Agritech -Purpose, Clarity & Opportunities.Agriculture already accounts for bulk of national GDP and employment for Africa and Nigeria.
Technology with its efficient multiplier capability, could expand the potentials of the African agriculture and unlock immense possibilities.
That is becoming the situation of the sector with significant agritech investment pouring in.
(With latest reports) In 2022, the African agritech raised $636million.
This was a 25% increase from 2021, the largest y-o-y increase after a 164% change from 2020 since a total $1.8billion attracted from 2013 and 2022.
This opens up diverse array of agritech opportunities to build/utilise skills and carve a niche.
The challenge, however, is that the ecosystem and...
2024-07-191h 45
scigest - Bioeconomy Science Institute podcastsExploring agritech with Brendan O’Connell (PPF)In this episode of People | Planet | Food, Roger Robson-Williams speaks with Brendan O’Connell, Chief Executive of AgritechNZ, to discuss the role of agritech in creating a healthier, fairer, and more environmentally friendly food system. Brendan shares his perspective on what agritech is, how it can help, and how AgritechNZ supports a diverse range of businesses operating in this area. Together, they delve into the potential of agritech, the challenges of its adoption, and the potential unintended consequences if it's not used wisely. As always with People | Planet | Food, they also explore what we all can do to ensure we ha...
2024-06-1700 min
The Livestack PodcastThe LiveStack Podcast/ Episode 17: Mapping AgriTech Software and Hardware in Food Animal Agriculture.Welcome to Episode 17 of the LiveStack podcast.
Alana Lee joins Daniel (Co-founder and CEO of AgriGates) in this month's episode. Alana is a student at Texas A&M University, where she is completing her bachelor's degree in animal science. With a background in beef production, Alana discovered her passion for dairy cattle as a freshman at TAMU. During her time as an undergraduate, she has participated in numerous research opportunities, including projects related to Mastitis treatment, nutrition trials, and, of course, her research internship with AgriGates on Mapping AgriTech Software and Hardware in Food Animal Agriculture.
2024-04-2421 min
The Social Impact Journal#38 - Agritech landscape in Latin America in 2024 with Mark Jarman, Founder of AgriTierraDate - Monday 22nd April 2024Episode 38 – Agritech landscape in Latin America in 2024 with Mark Jarman, Founder of AgriTierraGuest – Mark JarmanFounder, AgriTierraJack meets with Mark Jarman to discuss the Agritech landscape in Latin America. Mark is a Brit living in Colombia and through his consultancy AgriTierra, he leads a team of UK and Latin American specialists in business, finance, agri-food systems, and technology. They have developed and delivered activities in over 8 countries in the region building partnerships, designing solutions, and delivering projects in support of the needs of farme...
2024-04-2232 min
AGRITECH FOUNDERS DIARY#AgritechFoundersDiary: How Emmastella Gakuo Built The Leading Solar Chillers in KenyaMeet Emmastella Gakuo the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and co-founder of Savanna Circuit, Africa's leading manufacturer and distributor of mobile and stationery solar chillers of customized capacities for all your business cooling needs!
Emmastella's solar-powered mobile chillers are designed to assist dairy farmers in remote areas of Kenya in preserving the freshness of their produced milk for an extended duration.
This groundbreaking innovation has enabled over 22,000 smallholder farmers to transport millions of litre's of milk safely.
In this episode, Emmastella shared insights into the inspiration behind launching her agritech company, the challenges encountered, and the strategies employed to overcome them.
2024-02-1111 min
AGRITECH FOUNDERS DIARY#AgritechFoundersDiary: How Mathias Charles Yabe Built AkofreshMeet Mathias Charles Yabe, the co-founder and CEO of AkoFresh, a green cold chain enterprise, offering farmers and traders solar powered cold storage preservation services to put an end to post-harvest losses.
On this episode, Mathias shared the challenges he encountered while building his agritech company how he solved them.
2024-02-1116 min
AGRITECH FOUNDERS DIARY#AgritechFoundersDiary: How Balogun Olagoke Built So Fresh LTDMeet Mr Balogun Olagoke, CEO of SO FRESH Ltd, Nigeria's pioneer and number one healthy food chain company, providing fresh, delicious, nutrient-rich healthy meals and committed to promoting a healthy lifestyle.
Founded in 2010, Mr. Balogun has made So Fresh LTD (formerly Fruitvegies Limited) a prime and preferred destination for people to make clean, safe, & healthy food choices in Nigeria.
In this interview, Mr. Balogun shared with his transition story from his oil company to start an agritech business and how he has been able to build and scale it.
2024-02-0631 min
AGRITECH FOUNDERS DIARY#AgritechFoundersDiary: How Kenneth Obayuwana Built Agritech DigestMeet Kenneth Obayuwana, the CEO of Agritech Digest, a platform that serves as a meeting point for agriculture and technology.
Through Agritech Digest, Kenneth connects, inform, and inspire hundreds of stakeholders in the agritech industry for maximum productivity.
On this special episode, Kenneth shared his strategies and insights for his agritech company.
2024-02-0624 min
AGRITECH FOUNDERS DIARY#AgritechFoundersDiary: How Mrs Pretty Kubyane Built eFAMA AppMeet Mrs. Pretty Kubyane, co-founer, eFama App, an app that enables farmers to sell their fresh produce and meat directly to consumers and commercial buyers.
In this interview, Mrs. Pretty shared how she and her husband managed to establish and develop their family agritech business.
2024-02-0654 min
AGRITECH FOUNDERS DIARY#AgritechFoundersDiary: How Adaeze Ruth Akpagbula Built Farmspeak TechnologyMeet Adaeze Ruth Akpagbula, Co-Founder of Farmspeak Technology, an agritech startup that focuses on manufacturing hardware devices that is powered by internet-of-things (IoT) and artificial intelligence to help smallholder poultry farmers diagnose poultry diseases, combat climate change, monitor and regulate the poultry environment.
Amongst other things, Adaeze was recognized as the top 5 women in the agritech industry by the Guzakuza awards 2022.
As a speaker, she recently shared her insights on artificial intelligence in agriculture and youth inclusion at prestigious the Diverse Science Diplomacy Takes 2022 in California, USA.
She also spoke at the Lagos State Economic Summit - Ehingbeti, 2022, discussing Forward Th...
2024-02-0637 min
AGRITECH FOUNDERS DIARY#AgritechFoundersDiary: How Eneyi Oshi Built AgrisitiMeet Eneyi Oshi, a passionate Agripreneur, is the co-founder of Agrisiti.
Agrisiti as an agritech brand provides smart, urban agricultural infrastructure and appropriate awareness for urban dwellers to primarily aid the sustainable cultivation of high-quality protein foods whilst earning a sustainable living and also creating decent livelihoods for many people via agriculture.
In this interview, Eneyi shared her entrepreneurship journey with us.
2024-02-0530 min
AGRITECH FOUNDERS DIARY#AgritechFoundersDiary: How Maryna Kuzmenko Raised a Grant of 25000 Pounds for Her Agritech Business, Petiole ProMeet Maryna Kuzmenko, a visionary agritech leader.
She is the co-founder of the UK-based company, Petiole Pro.
With Petiole Pro, Maryna is revolutionizing plant phenotyping through AI-powered smartphone tools for accurate plant assessment.
Maryna worked for over five years in governmental organizations in Ukraine and served as an assistant to Member of Parliament, focusing on digitalization in farming and environmental services. She holds a Ph.D. in Business Law (2015) from Kyiv National Taras Shevchenko University, Ukraine.
In this interview, Maryna Kuzmenko shared her entrepreneurship journey with us and how she raised a grant of 25000 pounds for her...
2024-02-0526 min
AGRITECH FOUNDERS DIARY#AgritechFoundersDiary: How Christine Gould Built The World's Entrepreneurial Innovation Engine For Food And AgricultureMeet Christine Gould, founder and CEO of Thought For Food.
In her previous roles, Christine has led external affairs, public policy, and corporate affairs functions for leading multinationals, fast-growing startups, think tanks, and industry associations.
Her work has been covered by The Economist, MIT Tech Review, Forbes, and the Financial Times.
She was recently appointed by the UN Deputy Secretary-General to serve on the Advisory Committee for the UN Food Systems Summit. Christine is the author of "The Change-makers Guide to Feeding the Planet" and the producer of 2 feature films about agri-food-tech solutions.
In her free time, Christine DJs and...
2024-02-0150 min
AGRITECH FOUNDERS DIARY#AgritechFoundersDiary: How Shadrack Kubyane Built eFAMAMeet Shadrack Kubyane, co-founder of eFAMA App, an app that connects farmers of fresh agro products directly to commercial buyers and consumers.
As usual, Shadrack shared his agritech story with us, lessons learned and victories earned.
2024-02-011h 00
AGRITECH FOUNDERS DIARY#AgritechFoundersDiary: How Linda Ekweogu Built AgrolinkaMeet Linda Ekweogu, co-founder of Agrolinka, a mobile app that connects farmers and food processors to consumers.
She ventured into the agritech space in 2020 when she decided to digitize the process of moving food from farms directly to consumers.
Despite Agrolinka being young agritech company founded Q4 2020, it currently seerve over 2000 users.
In this interview, Linda shared with us her inspiring and audacious stories, how she navigated the agritech industry to the top.
2024-02-0148 min
AGRITECH FOUNDERS DIARY#AgritechFoundersDiary: How Elisha Caleb Built A CaaS Agritech Company in KenyaMeet Mr Elisha Caleb, an agritech innovator, CEO of Agrotech Plus LTD, a Kenya based Cooling as a Service (CaaS) for smallholder farmers, retailers and wholesalers of horticultural produce.
Through Agrotech Plus LTD, Elisha mitigates food spoilage by deploying and operating a robust off-the-grid cold storage. By improving access to cooling services and subsequently increasing the income of farmers and retailers, uplifting and empowering local Kenyan communities – women in particular.
In this episode of Agritech founders Diary, Elisha shared how he built Agrotech Plus LTD, challenges faced, and progress made.
2024-02-0126 min
AGRITECH FOUNDERS DIARY#AgritechFoundersDiary: How Ojo Endurance Peter Built His Enviable Career in Agritech and Started His Own CompanyMeet Ojo Endurance Peter, an Israel University Scholar who consulted for the Taraba State Government of Nigeria in a state wide project. Amongst other feats, he also developed an agro production template for an FCMB Nigeria project.
In 2020, he founded Marketprice Vegetables Farms LTD, a vegetable production company using state of the art indigenous greenhouse high tunnels to grow vegetables for the Nigeria markets.
In this interview, Ojo shared how he built his vegetable greenhouse farm and how he navigated the agro industry.
2024-02-0145 min
AGRITECH FOUNDERS DIARY#AgritechFoundersDiary: How Dr. Balaji Vasudevan Built his Career in AgritechMeet Dr. Balaji Vasudevan, an AgroBioscience Chief Scientist at a top VC firm based in Africa.
With over 20 years of agtech experience in industry and academia combined, he is driven by a desire to help companies bring break-through agri-food technologies to market that create a better food and agriculture eco-system.
He is also an advisor/science consultant/SAB member for global agri-foodtech companies.
Dr. Balaji earned his Ph.D. in Plant Biotechnology from Madurai Kamaraj University, India. He has Worked with 5 agtech industries in USA and India, 3 globally reputed Universities.
His post-doctoral training was at Cornell University, USA; Nobel Research...
2024-02-0137 min
AGRITECH FOUNDERS DIARY#AgritechFoundersDiary: How Saumya Rawat Built EcoSightMeet Saumya Rawat, the CEO of EkoSight, an Agritech company focused on making soil testing highly accurate, accessible, affordable and sustainable for end users.
Aside providing precise fertilizer recommendation for agriculturists, EkoSight has also developed Soil Doctor, a fertilizer recommendation device that solves the problem of complex, delayed and costly soil testing processes.
In this interview Saumya shared her entrepreneurship journey, challenges she faced and how she overcame them.
2024-01-3132 min
AGRITECH FOUNDERS DIARY#AgritechFoundersDiary: How Christina Aton Villa Built AgrosymbioseMeet Christina Aton Villa, a passionate, green tech ecosystem, multi-cultural agri-food leader. She is the CEO and co-founder of Agrosymbiose, a service platform that maximizes the value of agricultural natural capital.
In this interview she shared her entrepreneurship journey, her motivation and what inspired her to start her agritech business.
2024-01-3139 min
AGRITECH FOUNDERS DIARY#AgritechFoundersDiary: How Aderinola Amole Built Nigeria's Leading Online Agricultural PlatformMeet Mr. Aderinola Amole, the Co-Founder of Farmsquare Nigeria, a leading online agricultural platform offering affordable and quality farm inputs.
In 2021, Mr. Amole won over 2 Million Naira in the Wema Bank Hackaholic 2.0 Agritech Bootcamp. He is an alum of Venture Building Start-up program by Engenesis.
He intends to make his Agritech firm the leading Agricultural supply-chain institution in Africa in thr coming years.
2024-01-3028 min
AGRITECH FOUNDERS DIARY#AgritechFoundersDiary: How Femi Adekoya Built Agritech LTD and Aerial Precision LTDFemi Adekoya, popularly known as the Flyingfarmer is an AgTech professional and experienced in the agricultural & horticultural industry with a decade of experience in agricultural innovations and precision technologies. He is very passionate about agricultural development, agricultural technology, environmental sustainability, value-based leadership, food security, and community development.
Femi is the founder of Agridec Ltd and Integrated Aerial Precision Ltd (www.iaprecision.com), both of which are agricultural enterprises leading with various innovations in Africa.
In this interview, Femi Asdekoya shared why ran with is innovation, the challenges he encountered and his wins in the agtech niche.
2024-01-2625 min
AGRITECH FOUNDERS DIARY#AgritechFoundersDiary: How Matylda Szyrle Built A Leading Vertical Farm in PolandMatylda Szyrle is the CEO of Listny Cud / Future Friendly Farm, one of the first vertical farms in Poland.
The farm grows organic microgreens and herbs in various formats, ranging from small vertical farms for offices and schools to industrial vertical farms.
Listny Cud aims to sustainably produce good food and strengthen food security in the face of the looming climate crisis.
Matylda's Listny Cud is an alum of the biggest CEE accelerator for foodtech startups; foodtech.ac.
She has also been featured in the Forbes Women Polska list of 100 Women of 2021.
In this interview Matylda Szyrle shared with us h...
2024-01-2641 min
AGRITECH FOUNDERS DIARY#AgritechFoundersDiary: How Farmer Samson Ogbole Built The Largest Soiless Farm in NigeriaMeet Farmer Samson Ogbole, the Innovator and Team Lead at Soilless Farm Lab, an AgriTech Firm deploying the use of protected technology (commonly called greenhouse farming) with soilless farming technology (hydroponics and aquaponics) for the growing of crops. They trained over 20,000 youth in Nigeria.
Soilless Farm Lab also deploy the use of artificial intelligence in their irrigation for precision-based farming, they promote healthy food production processes for the benefit of farmers, the consumers and for the environment.
In this interview Farmer Samson Ogbole shared with us what led to this innovation, the challenges he faced building Soilless Farm Lab and...
2024-01-2538 min
The Rural Sales Show#51: Avoiding Agritech Mistakes w/ Bridgit HawkinsThis week we welcome Bridgit Hawkins who is the Chief Sustainability Officer of CropX(https://cropx.com/), Chair of Agritech NZ (https://agritechnz.org.nz/) and mentor at Sprout https://www.sproutagritech.com/).
Bridgit shares a ton of insights starting with her own Regen start up story before she sold and exited to CropX, what she would have done differently if she had to do it again, the product, sales and marketing mistakes she suggests you avoid and her best advice for any agritech company when the going gets tough (which it always will).
This is an episode that will be useful to...
2023-12-141h 01
Organic Seo StrategyPS Gahlaut: AgriTech Startups Will Transform the Farming LandscapeAccording to Dr. PS Gahlaut, AgriTech startups possess the potential to revolutionize India's agricultural scene. They can play a crucial role in connecting technology with small-scale farmers situated in the distant corners of the country, thereby closing the gap effectively.Read more: https://www.indianpeopletimes.com/featured/ps-gahlaut-agritech-startups-will-transform-the-farming-landscape/
2023-08-2800 min
Decoding Impact with Rathish BalakrishnanDecoding Agricultural Technology (Agritech) with Parmesh ShahTechnology has the potential to revolutionise Indian agriculture. There are innovations in seed and bioengineering platforms, use of robots and AI and blockchain that are enhancing efficiency and transparency in the sector. India's agritech industry comprises over 1300 companies and is projected to reach over ₹1 trillion by 2025. The recent 2023-24 budget allocated INR 450 crores to the Digital Agriculture Mission and INR 600 crores for technology driven agriculture promotion.
However, despite these promising tailwinds, the low adoption of technology by farmers remains a major challenge, and agritech penetration in India remains abysmally low at around 1%. In today's episode of Decoding Im...
2023-08-251h 08
Seo SpecialistPS Gahlaut: AgriTech Startups Will Transform the Farming LandscapeManaging Director of Indian Potash Limited, Dr. PS Gahlaut believes that AgriTech startups have the capability to transform the whole agriculture landscape in India as they can bridge the gap between technology and small scale farmers based in the remote peripheries of the country.Visit us: https://www.indianpeopletimes.com/featured/ps-gahlaut-agritech-startups-will-transform-the-farming-landscape/
2023-08-2400 minThe Rural Sales Show#37: Advancing Agritech Marketing w/ Dan SchultzThis week Agritech pro Dan Schultz on the show.
Dan is US based in Minnesota and works with several SAAS/Start Up Agritech firms advising them on how to market better.
Dan and I talk about what Agritech firms are doing right and wrong, how they can improve their marketing results and why getting inside the minds of your farming clients is so important. We also talk about why psychology plays such a big role in marketing and sales.
Dan is so good at what he does that we’re going to get him on for a part 2.
Show Notes:
To...
2023-07-2154 min
Entrepreneur's Live Interviews 🎙️ELI - 357 | Pushkar Limaye (Founder of Carnot - Telematics & Agritech)About the spokesperson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pushkar-limaye-23852455/
Pushkar Limaye is the founder and CTO of Carnot, a full-stack AgriTech platform.
He grew up in Mumbai and studied at IIT Bombay, where he gained confidence and leadership skills.
Pushkar's interest in engineering was sparked by his involvement in the IIT Bombay racing team, where he realized the importance of practical engineering and leadership.
Carnot initially started as a car telematics startup but transitioned to AgriTech after receiving an investment from Mahindra and Mahindra in 2018.
Their flagship product, Krishi's Market, is a GPS tracking device that provides transparency in...
2023-07-1029 min
Planet MicroCap Podcast | MicroCap Investing StrategiesOrigin Agritech (NASDAQ: SEED): GMO Corn Seeds in ChinaMy guest on the show today is Joe Ramelli, Vice President of Business Development for Origin Agritech (NASDAQ: SEED). Origin Agritech Limited, founded in 1997 and headquartered in Zhong-Guan-Cun (ZGC) Life Science Park in Beijing, is a Chinese agricultural technology company. In crop seed biotechnologies, Origin Agritech's phytase corn was the first transgenic corn to receive the Bio-Safety Certificate from China's Ministry of Agriculture, according to the company's website.Three things to get you ready for this interview:1. I've been wanting to have a US-listed Chinese company on the podcast. US-listed Chinese companies have had a...
2023-06-1652 min
Planet MicroCap Podcast | MicroCap Investing StrategiesOrigin Agritech (NASDAQ: SEED): GMO Corn Seeds in ChinaMy guest on the show today is Joe Ramelli, Vice President of Business Development for Origin Agritech (NASDAQ: SEED). Origin Agritech Limited, founded in 1997 and headquartered in Zhong-Guan-Cun (ZGC) Life Science Park in Beijing, is a Chinese agricultural technology company. In crop seed biotechnologies, Origin Agritech's phytase corn was the first transgenic corn to receive the Bio-Safety Certificate from China's Ministry of Agriculture, according to the company's website.
Three things to get you ready for this interview:
1. I've been wanting to have a US-listed Chinese company on the podcast. US-listed Chinese companies have had a...
2023-06-1652 minThe Livestack PodcastThe LiveStack Podcast / Episode 7: Food Animal AgriTech in Italy: Small, Smart, and SustainableJoin in and listen to episode 7 with Dr. Micheal Odintsov Vaintrub, Veterinarian and AgriTech COO, and Daniel Foy from AgriGates as they talk about “ Food Animal AgriTech in Italy: Small, Smart, and Sustainable.”
Michael grew up in Israel and moved to Italy in 2011 to study veterinary medicine at the University of Teramo (Abruzzo region), which he completed in 2017. He followed the studies with a Ph.D. focused on sustainable animal husbandry and PLF development. His research work predominantly focused on the integration of PLF technologies in outdoor production systems typical to central Italy. This is a fas...
2023-05-3154 min
The EIS & VC Navigator71 Why agritech's time has come with Paul Rous of Regenerate VenturesWhether agritech or agtech, agricultural technology is an area that hasn't quite hit the heights of some other areas of technology venture capital. In this episode, Paul Rous of Regenerate Ventures discusses how and why that is changing, with a more promising future ahead.Paul starts by talking about the history of agtech, talking about why it hasn't taken off as it might and what the barriers have been. He then moves onto how the world is changing, with agtech getting increased attention from both entrepreneurs and funders and how this is changing the area radically.
2023-03-071h 05
Sweet Talk: All Things MapleEpisode 18: Sweet Talk about Product Development with Derek Simmonds, Cornell AgriTechAaron interviews Derek Simmonds, a Business Development Specialist at the NYS Center of Excellence for Food and Agriculture, Cornell AgriTech. They talk about the resources available for product development at the Center of Excellence in Geneva, NY, and about the steps a business owner should take when developing a new food product. Check out what the Center of Excellence has to offer at https://cals.cornell.edu/cornell-agritech/partners-centers-institutes/center-excellence-food-agriculture.
Have a question for a maple specialist? To submit your question, visit the Cornell Maple Program website at https://blogs.cornell.edu/cornellmaple/sweettalk/, or if using...
2023-01-0332 min
Prime Venture Partners Podcast#111 How AgriTech is Evolving in India with Shashank Kumar, Co-Founder & CEO DeHaatShashank Kumar, Co-Founder & CEO DeHaat chats with Gaurav Ranjan, VP Investments Prime Venture Partners.Listen to the podcast to learn about05:20 - "We Started when AgriTech was Agriculture"14:40 - Scalability and Monetisation in AgriTech 23:00 - Role of Tech(Enabler or Revenue Generator)37:10 - Managing Scale in a Fast Growing Startup 43:30 - New Startup Opportunities in AgriTech SpaceClick here to read the full transcriptNext, Learn the secrets of unlocking growth as a tech startup by harnessing the power of positioning...
2022-09-3050 minPrime Venture Partners Podcast#111 How AgriTech is Evolving in India with Shashank Kumar, Co-Founder & CEO DeHaatShashank Kumar, Co-Founder & CEO DeHaat chats with Gaurav Ranjan, VP Investments Prime Venture Partners.Listen to the podcast to learn about05:20 - "We Started when AgriTech was Agriculture"14:40 - Scalability and Monetisation in AgriTech 23:00 - Role of Tech(Enabler or Revenue Generator)37:10 - Managing Scale in a Fast Growing Startup 43:30 - New Startup Opportunities in AgriTech SpaceClick here to read the full transcriptNext, Learn the secrets of unlocking growth as a tech startup by harnessing the power of positioning...
2022-09-3050 min
The Art of ImprovementCEO and founder of AgriTech, Christina Woerner McInnisChristina Woerner McInnis is the CEO and founder of AgriTech Corp. and a major shareholder in Woerner Family Companies, one of the largest sod producers in the country. As the creator of SoilKit, AgriTech’s flagship product, Christina has led product development from its earliest stages. After an initial proof-of-concept year in 2019, Christina founded AgriTech and ramped up hiring, product development and sales for SoilKit. In 2020, the company received its minority women-owned certification from the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs. Under Christina’s leadership, AgriTech in its first year of operation landed contracts with eight lawn and garden dist...
2022-09-0721 min
InCorp Singapore Business PodcastsTrailer for Ep5 - Growing Green – AgriTech and SustainabilityTrailer for Podcast episode 5 on Growing Green – AgriTech and Sustainability highlights by Josh Tetrick, Co-Founder & CEO of Eat Just, on why Southeast Asia is the exciting big market for AgriTech (Agriculture Technology) and Agri-Food Tech companies!For more information and inquiries, do contact us at: InCorp Global Singapore Office Address: 36 Robinson Road, #20-01, City House, Singapore 068877. Connect with our experts at:Web: http://www.incorp.asia Email: hello@incorp.asia Office Phone: +65 6990 8220 WhatsApp: +65 8699-8821 Read more about Fund Structuring & Administration Services here:https://www.incorp.as...
2022-05-1800 min
evokeᴬᴳ⋅COLLAB Food Futurists: 'Becoming makers, not takers of agritech' with Sarah NoletToday we launch our evokeAG. x Food Futurists collaboration series with Professor Andy Lowe, a highly acclaimed and innovative research leader at the University of Adelaide exploring solutions today that will help drive sustainable food systems tomorrow. Andy's first conversation with Sarah Nolet, Co-Founder and Managing partner of Tenacious Ventures explores the rise of digital agriculture, breaking down industrial era mindsets, and why 'becoming makers, not just takers of agritech' is so important for Australia's blossoming agritech industry and early adopter farmers. Working at the frontier of agrifood tech innovation, Andy draws upon a wealth of...
2022-04-2832 min
MODIVATIONHighly Innovative - Agriculture Drone | Agritech Startup Funded by State & Central GovtWhile most of us realise the importance of agriculture in our lives, we forget to endorse the sector’s contribution in terms of providing livelihood options to our farmers, and how these messiahs need be supported so that they get right compensated for the services that they offer. Two young and dynamic friends Havyas and Nitin vowed to do their bit to add a little sunshine to the lives of farmers who provide for millions around.Beegle Agritech and Agriproducts Private Ltd, cofounded by Havyas KS and Nitin Singh, works with people responsible for providing us our fo...
2022-04-2045 min
Surrey EconomIQ InsightsBreaking the Silos for Agritech Innovation - Interview with AGtech Innovation Sandbox's Sylvain MorenoBoosting agritech innovations to strengthen food security has been a major topic of discussion as global supply chain challenges are felt at local grocery stores. Pacific Economic Development Canada has recently invested $10 million into Simon Fraser University's AGtech Innovation Sandbox (AGIS), which brings together multiple regional academic institutions, government and industry to support businesses in scaling-up and commercialzing agritech innovations. Hear from Sylvain Moreno, AGIS's scientific director and a regional innovation leader, on how this program will be breaking barriers to bring new game-changing technologies to market and create quality jobs.
2022-04-1416 min
The IoT PodcastS2 | E3 | Why IoT and Agritech are the Perfect Match | Sumanta Talukdar & Richard Osterloh - GardinIn S2 episode 3, we get into the world of Vertical Farming🌱🌿, connecting with Sumanta Talukdar -CEO and Richard Osterloh - Lead Embedded Systems Engineer at Gardin Agritech🌱 who explore the global need for Vertical Farming and why IoT will play a significant role now and onto the future.
Sit back, relax and be the first to discover…
🌱 Why IoT has become such an integral part of agritech?
🌱 Why is there such a need for vertical farming for climate change, waste and food shortage?
🌱 What technology is being used at Gardin?
🌱 What role will agritech and vertical f...
2021-10-2827 min
婆罗洲有话题【22/09】开箱Lotus Farm Agritech的脆甜黄金瓜这集节目要来开箱古晋第一家以“精准农业技術”来培育黄金瓜的一家本地企业 —— Lotus Farm Agritech。
哈密瓜，原产于中东和非洲（也有资料说是新疆），它是我们生活中常见的瓜果之一，有“瓜中之王”的美誉。哈密瓜喜欢炎热的天气，白天光照要充足，夜间要凉爽，因为昼夜温差很适合哈密瓜积累糖分。哈密瓜的果肉十分厚实松脆，吃起来给人一种香甜的奶油味，经常食用有清凉消暑，生津止渴等功效，在海内外市场的需求量非常高。
但很多人不知道，哈密瓜的品种有百百种，形状大小不一，也各有不同的成熟期，种植技术，果皮和果实的形态都不一样。这期的「婆罗洲有话题」就要带你了解砂拉越的哈密瓜种植生态，来连线的是来自Lotus Farm Agritech的园艺师-Edi 郑礼全！
主持人：Jean 曉芬不努力老大徒傷悲 & Celes 美伶
嘉宾：Edi 郑礼全（Lotus Farm Agritech 园艺师）
访谈视频：https://fb.watch/8aJO3vkEW4/
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2021-09-2127 min
Pionieri del TechSettore Agritech e le leggi della semplicità | CTO Show 033 con Paolo Possanzini (Agricolus)Quanta tecnologia c'è nel settore agricolo? Dalla raccolta di un grande stream di dati, alla gestione degli stessi e all'implementazione dei corretti pattern: insomma, tanta! In questo ho parlato proprio del mondo Agritech con Paolo Possanzini, CTO di Agricolus, approfondendo: ✔️ Tecnologia e Settore Agritech✔️ Semplicità e Refactoring✔️ Scrum but... 🗣 GUEST: Paolo Possanzini è un appassionato di tecnologia e di sviluppo software. Cerca di capire a fondo il funzionamento delle cose, spesso ricostruendo gli strumenti da zero, e ama vedere codice ben scritto. È co-fondatore di Agricolus e Team Dev in cui ricopre il ruolo di...
2021-09-1550 min
evokeᴬᴳ⋅India's agritech market: The opportunities and challenges for Aussie startupsAs the Managing Partner of Omnivore – the largest and oldest player in the Indian agritech venture scene – Mark Kahn understands what it takes to really ‘make it’ after building a venture capital firm from the ground up that’s pioneered agritech investing in India.Omnivore boasts a portfolio of more than 25 agritech startups in an economy where agriculture and agribusiness account for a quarter of India’s GDP. There are around 130 million farmers in India – and while some challenges may differ to here in Australia, India's agritech boom offers great opportunities for Australian startups to work with India...
2021-06-2335 min
Pascal's China LensHow will China feed 1.4 billion people_ China's next big AgriTech and FoodTech boom_Pascal's China Lens 06/14/21This podcast talks about the enormous historical, social and geographical problems for China to feed 1.4 billion people. To solve their challenges, China is investing in AgriTech and FoodTech. Due to a changing Chinese consumer mentality on healthy and safe food, a commercial market opportunity for e-commerce platforms and a high-priority of Beijing's policymakers, AgriTech and FoodTech could become the biggest growth market this decade. Foreign companies in this sector and investors globally should learn about China's obsession with agricultural industry to not miss the market window.
2021-06-2225 min
#CitiTrendsCharting the Ghanaian Agritech PathAlloysius Attah, Co-founder of Farmerline and one of the most honest talking tech leaders you will find in Ghana.
He shares his story of building one of the most recognisable AgriTech brands in Africa and the key lessons he has picked up along the way.
He also speaks on policy, pivoting and returning to basics within the agritech space.
Enjoy.
2021-06-1656 min
The Wall Street ResourceOrigin Agritech Limited (SEED) Dr. Gengchen Han, Chairman & CEOOrigin Agritech founded in 1997 and headquartered in Life Science Park in Beijing, is a leading Chinese agricultural technology company focused on GMO seeds. In crop seed biotechnologies, Origin Agritech's phytase corn was the first transgenic corn to receive the Bio-Safety Certificate from China's Ministry of Agriculture. Origin has established a robust biotechnology seed pipeline including products with glyphosate tolerance and pest resistance traits.
2021-04-0724 min
Afrobility: Africa Tech and Business#26: African AgriTech - Early opportunities for technology to scale Agriculture across AfricaOverview: Today, we discuss the opportunity for Agriculture technology to make a difference in Africa. We'll start with some context of African Agriculture, discuss AgriTech in developed and emerging markets, analyze Agritech players across Africa & end with our overall outlook. This episode was recorded on Apr 4, 2021.
Companies discussed: Twiga Foods, Pula, SunCulture, Releaf, FarmCrowdy, DeHaat, Arya, WeFarm, Aerobiotics, Gro Intelligence, SwiftVee, Agroop, Pure Harvest, Naspers & Agrocenta
Business concepts discussed: Agriculture technology (AgTech, AgriTech or AgroTech), Agribusiness marketplaces, farming financing, Farmer market access opportunities & Agriculture insurance strategy
2021-04-051h 20
ApexCastConheça as oportunidades em agritech na ColômbiaO 6º episódio da segunda temporada do ApexCast (2021) traz aos ouvintes oportunidades no setor de tecnologias para o agronegócio no mercado da Colômbia. Elas foram identificadas em um estudo coordenado pela Embaixada do Brasil em Bogotá e envolvem agritech, healthtech, fintech e transformação digital. Cada um dos pilares do estudo será explorado em detalhes em webinars realizados pela Embaixada e pela Apex-Brasil. A conversa sobre o primeiro webinar, sobre oportunidades em agritech na Colômbia, é com o Chefe do Escritório da Apex-Brasil na Colômbia, Marcello Martins; com o responsável pelo Setor de Promoção Comercial da...
2021-03-1816 min
Grande Rio FM 100,7Ligado no Agro: Agritech NordesteO episódio desta terça-feira (02) traz informações sobre a Agritech Nordeste, uma plataforma voltada para o apoio do agronegócio na Região do Vale do São Francisco. A Agritech Nordeste integra a Carteira de Projetos do Polo Mangue Digital (Região Metropolitana de Recife) da Rota da Tecnologia da Informação e Comunicação do Ministério do Desenvolvimento Regional. Para falar mais sobre o assunto e explicar como a plataforma vai atuar em nossa região, convidamos a pesquisadora e supervisora do Núcleo Local de Inovação Tecnológica da EMBRAPA, Daniela Campeche.
2021-03-0209 min
The Neon ShowInside the mind of Krishna Kumar, Founder, CropIn- the largest Agritech SaaS startup of IndiaIn this episode of 100xEntrepreneur Podcast, we chat with Krishna Kumar, Founder & CEO, CropIn Technology- a leading "Full-Stack AgTech" organization that provides SaaS-based solutions to agribusinesses globally. CropIn serves 220+ agribusinesses and numerous governments and non-government organizations present in over 52 countries. CropIn has digitized over 5 million acres of farmland, enriched the lives of nearly 2.1 million farmers, and gathered data on 265 crops and 3,500 crop varieties. In this episode, Krishna shares his journey of being the change-maker and being one of the first entrepreneurs to step into Agritech in India.Listen to this podcast to learn about:01:57 - Intro of Krishna & his journey04:08...
2021-01-0352 min
SeedToScale | Curated by AccelINSIGHTS #64 - Future of Agritech: The evolution of Agritech in IndiaTaking cues from a top-down structural approach, the Agritech industry has many layers to it.
On top of them however, like every other major industry, Financial services is also a critical part of Agritech. However, it is largely unorganised and has plenty of room for disruption. Most farmers in the country do not have access to credit-based lending facilities and startups like Samunnati are attempting to fill that gap.
Mark Kahn, the Founding Partner of Agritech-focused impact venture fund Omnivore, chats with Prashanth Prakash and Anand Daniel of Accel, discussing the trends in Agritech in India. They talk about the...
2020-12-1146 min
Distributed ConversationsThe Future of AgriTech - David RockwoodFarming is not a guy with a hoe and some seed. Agriculture and Agritech is a big part of our economy.
Much less is done by hand, and there we're seeing emerging technologies, like AI, satellites, IoT, blockchain for supply chain management, and better yields from fields in every region of the planet.
My friend and AgriTech specialist David Rockwood joined me for a live chat via Zoom. This episode is an edited version of that event, chock full of interesting information on where the money and tech are flowing into agriculture and a few g...
2020-12-0852 min
DSPodcast by DailySocial.idEpisode 113 Part Two #KedaiSayur "How Agritech Adapting Consumer Behaviour Change During Pandemic"Pandemi Covid-19 mengubah perilaku belanja di Indonesia dari offline ke online. Masyarakat mulai banyak memanfaatkan platform jual-beli untuk mendapatkan kebutuhan sehari-hari selama PSBB.
Tren ini tentu menjadi peluang besar bagi pelaku agritech yang memasarkan bahan pangan, seperti sayur mayur dan buah-buahan.
Di sisi lain, fenomena ini menjadi tantangan tersendiri dengan kesiapannya menghadapi lonjakan pemesanan yang signifikan.
Lalu, bagaimana agritech beradaptasi terhadap perilaku konsumen selama pandemi? Simak insight menarik dari Co-founder dan CEO Kedai Sayur Adrian Hernanto di #NgobrolinStartup episode kali ini.
2020-11-0627 min
DSPodcast by DailySocial.idEpisode 113 Part One #KedaiSayur "How Agritech Adapting Consumer Behaviour Change During Pandemic"Pandemi Covid-19 mengubah perilaku belanja di Indonesia dari offline ke online. Masyarakat mulai banyak memanfaatkan platform jual-beli untuk mendapatkan kebutuhan sehari-hari selama PSBB.
Tren ini tentu menjadi peluang besar bagi pelaku agritech yang memasarkan bahan pangan, seperti sayur mayur dan buah-buahan.
Di sisi lain, fenomena ini menjadi tantangan tersendiri dengan kesiapannya menghadapi lonjakan pemesanan yang signifikan.
Lalu, bagaimana agritech beradaptasi terhadap perilaku konsumen selama pandemi? Simak insight menarik dari Co-founder dan CEO Kedai Sayur Adrian Hernanto di #NgobrolinStartup episode kali ini.
2020-11-0426 min
IGS Clima PodcastA bigger slice of the pie – the growth of urban agritechDeeply embedded in the urban agritech sector for many years, Mark’s perspective has been developed with global exposure and experience, alongside a commitment to deliver a greater profile for the UK in this market. He talks to us about the UK’s part to play in the expansion of agritech in a local and global context, and considers more broadly the opportunities being brought to bear for this emerging agricultural approach. We discuss competition versus collaboration, as well as the co-existence of the two, to increase the impact and portion of the agricultural ecosystem in which urban agritech can...
2020-10-2127 min
The Startup OperatorEP 33 : Understanding Agritech | Rajeev & Rajkumar (Payagri) and Alekh Sanghera (Farmart)Welcome to the first ever panel discussion, aka Huddles, of The Startup Operator Podcast! We hosted Rajeev & Rajkumar, Co-Founders of Payagri, and Alekh Sanghera, Co-Founder & CEO of Farmart to understand the rapidly evolving agritech space in India - from adding value across the value chain to mobilizing innovation & initiatives to improve the farming economy. Tonnes of insights & inspiring stories for anyone looking to explore the agritech space in India.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/startup-operator/message
2020-09-0550 min
Le digital pour tous#BestOf L'agritech
Bonjour, je suis Sara. @csarabianchi sur Twitter et je fais partie de la redacroom de #BonjourPPC.
Aujourd’hui, je vous propose d’écouter – ou de réécouter - l’épisode #261 diffusé le 27/9/19 sur l’Agritech. https://ledigitalpourtous.fr/2019/09/27/agritech-lamour-est-dans-la-tech/
J’ai choisi cet épisode car j’aime les grands défis ! J’ai choisi cet épisode car je suis fascinée par les grands efforts que le monde agricole est en train de faire pour s’adapter au monde qui change et qui se transforme. Agriculteurs, Eleveurs, exploitants… toutes ces femmes et ces hommes sont au cœur de nos campagnes et i...
2020-07-2811 min
Le digital pour tous#BestOf L'agritechBonjour, je suis Sara. @csarabianchi sur Twitter et je fais partie de la redacroom de #BonjourPPC.
Aujourd’hui, je vous propose d’écouter – ou de réécouter - l’épisode #261 diffusé le 27/9/19 sur l’Agritech. https://ledigitalpourtous.fr/2019/09/27/agritech-lamour-est-dans-la-tech/
J’ai choisi cet épisode car j’aime les grands défis ! J’ai choisi cet épisode car je suis fascinée par les grands efforts que le monde agricole est en train de faire pour s’adapter au monde qui change et qui se transforme. Agriculteurs, Eleveurs, exploitants… toutes ces femmes et ces hommes sont au cœur de nos campagnes et i...
2020-07-2811 min
Lifeselfmastery's podcast I Startups I Venture CapitalMark Kahn from Omnivore on Indian Agritech landscapeIn this episode, Mark talks about what ails the Indian agritech space and the opportunities ahead with Agritech space. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit partnergrow.substack.com
2020-07-1829 min
Lifeselfmastery's podcast I Startups I Venture CapitalMark Kahn from Omnivore on Indian Agritech landscapeIn this episode, Mark talks about what ails the Indian agritech space and the opportunities ahead with Agritech space.
2020-07-1853 min
The Neon ShowRitu Verma on why Ankur Capital is betting big on Agritech and Healthcare in indiaDuring her early career, Ritu worked in Product Development at Unilever and later in Marketing Strategy at Philips. In 2013 she Co-founded Ankur Capital with Rema SubramanianAnkur Capital has so far majorly invested in Agritech & Healthcare sector, some of its portfolio companies - Health Sutra, Cropin & Niramai among others.In this podcast, Ritu shares her experience of investing in Agritech & Healthcare space in India, and her vision going forward. Notes - 00:42 - Her Journey from a Physicist to the VC ecosystem06:50 - Thesis behind investing in Cropin & Niramai10:21 - Concentration of Portfolio towards Agritech & Health-tech11:20 - Future of Agritech in India...
2020-05-1737 min
Viewfin.ED[Interview 03] Vincent Lu, nhà sáng lập Bách Hóa Việt & AgriTechSố hóa thị trường nông thôn & những bài học khởi nghiệp cùng doanh nhân Vincent Lu (Sáng lập Bách Hóa Việt, AgriTech)
Đầu tư vào thị trường nông thôn nơi có tới 65% dân số Việt Nam sinh sống với hai dự án về công nghệ là Bách Hóa Việt và AgriTech, doanh nhân kỳ cựu, anh Vincent Lu, một Việt kiều Canada đã trở về nước để khai phá thêm nhiều giá trị tiềm ẩn tại quê hương mình. Số hóa với CNTT và cụ thể...
2020-04-1625 min
The Neon ShowOmnivore Ventures: Understanding Agritech From Mark Kahn’s LensMark started Omnivore, an impact Venture Fund focused around Agritech back in 2010. Omnivore has so far invested in over 57 startups which are based on multiple verticals such as - B2B, B2C, Fresh-to-home & Rural Fintech.Some of his Portfolio Companies are - Bijak, Stellapps, and DeHaat.In this podcast, Mark shares his experiences & learnings of investing in Agritech Startups in India over the last decade. Notes - 00:40 - Omnivore’s Background03:06 - Why was Agritech chosen at the focus at Omnivore?05:50 - Investing in Stellapps full-stack dairy digitization08:18 - Portfolio Company - Intello Labs building fresh produce quality system us...
2020-04-1235 min
Future of AgricultureFOA 197: Agritech in India Mark Kahn is the Managing Partner of Omnivore, an India-based venture capital firm specifically focusing on funding entrepreneurs who are working to advance agriculture and food systems. Before this role, Mark served as the Executive Vice President of Strategy and Business Development at Godrej Agrovet and Strategy Manager of Syngenta. Mark earned his MBA from Harvard Business School and has extensive experience in rural marketing, corporate strategy, product development, research and development, mergers and acquisitions, and new business incubation. Mark joins me today to discuss his business, Omnivore, and share his ins...
2020-03-1838 min
Social Impact PioneersNatalia Pshenichnaya, Head of GSMA’s AgriTech programmeKatie Hyson, Director of Thought Leadership at Business Fights Poverty, interviews Natalia Pshenichnaya, Head of GSMA’s AgriTech programme.
It’s tough enough to keep up with mobile technology innovations in developed markets, where there are multi-million-pound marketing budgets to promote them. Listen to this podcast to learn about the cutting-edge mobile technology developments taking place in emerging markets. Technology that is not only providing connectivity but is lifting people out of poverty and saving lives.
Natalia Pshenichnaya from the mobile industry association - GSMA takes us on a whistle stop tour of the innovations in mobile agricultural technology.
Hear how...
2019-11-0728 min
Future of AgricultureFuture of Agriculture 158: New Zealand Ag Innovation with Stu Bradbury of Sprout Agritech Accelerator Stu Bradbury is a Strategy Adviser at Sprout Agritech Accelerator, New Zealand’s top-rated ag startup accelerator. They back startups that offer bold and innovative solutions to some of agriculture’s biggest problems. Stu’s role is to identify their country’s most promising startup companies as well as mentor and help them grow to success. He has extensive experience in product commercialization and services in the agricultural sector. Stu joins me today to discuss the ag startup economy in New Zealand as well as how their company’s accelerator programs work. He shares his c...
2019-06-1942 min
Future of AgricultureFollow Up Friday: Iowa AgriTech AcceleratorThe Iowa AgriTech Accelerator is a mentor-led program that allows startups to collaborate with agriculture industry leaders and present their solutions to refine product market fit, perform customer discovery within the industry, and build strategic partnerships. Iowa AgriTech Accelerator Executive Director Megan Vollstedt joins the show to share more about their program. One of their success stories is Rabbit Tractors, that you may remember from Future of Agriculture 118. Learn more at https://agiowa.com Check out the "Future of Agriculture" Blog: www.FutureOfAg.com Like the "Future of Agriculture" Fac...
2018-10-0504 min
Cultivating StartupsEp 15: Accelerating Insurance and Agritech in Des Moines with Mike Colwell of Square One DSMMike Colwell has been mentoring startup founders for over a decade in his role with Square One DSM in Des Moines, Iowa. He's also on the board of directors of two accelerators focused on sectors where the region is building on established strengths: one for startups in the insurance sector and the other focused on agritech.
On this week's show, Mike talks about how the accelerators were created and structured, how they're funded, how they operate, lessons learned from an earlier unsuccessful incubator, and the growth of the Des Moines startup ecosystem.
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2017-08-1600 min
African Tech Roundup PodcastKenyan Agritech Startup WeFarm Secures $1.6 Million In FundingHow much of an over-achiever is Elon Musk fixing to become, though? In the last week, he’s added providing global internet coverage via a massive satellite network to his audacious To-do List. In this week’s African Tech Round-up Andile Masuku reflects on how Musk’s latest ambition might upset net neutrality watchdogs around the world who might not trust SpaceX to responsibly execute on something they don’t trust the likes of Google and Facebook to do. Also in this week’s show is more about perhaps the most publicised tech investment news of the past week, the $1.6 m...
2016-11-2138 min