Shows
AgricRadioWEBINAR - The Green Dream : Above & BeyondFarmcrowdy turns 5 on Sunday 14th November! As part of the celebrations, we assembled a great panel to engage with Agriculture and Food enthusiasts in Nigeria. ---- PANELIST Dr. Andrew Kwasari is the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Agriculture as well as the Head of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development/Projects for Agricultural coordination and Execution (FMARD/PACE) Secretariat Dr. Angel Adelaja-Kuye @missadelaja is a development consultant and entrepreneur. She also works as a consultant to the Governor of Ogun state as a S...
2021-11-122h 39
AgricRadioTough Talk : Understanding the Dynamics of Consumer Behaviour in Food Chain Marketing with Tope Sanni‘Tope Sanni (@topesanni) is the Co-founder and Managing Partner in charge of Marketing, Sales and Operations of Olojede Farms Company (@olojedefarms), which aims to be a reputable livestock farm that produces, distributes, and sells highly nutritious and healthy animal products including white meat (turkey and chicken), and eggs to its customers all over the country at prices relatively cheaper than the average market prices. Olojede Farms is committed to raising its livestock according to high animal rearing standards, adopting sustainable and eco-friendly farming practices.She holds a bachelor’s degree in Agriculture from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife and...
2021-11-0537 min
AgricRadioTough Talk : Prospects of Vertical Farming as an agent of Agric Development in Africa with Mr Mashel Ouko NyagiloMashel Nyagilo Ouko is an agronomist and farmer with a good understanding of horticulture crops management having achieved over 6 years experience. He is an avid environmental conservation campaigner for ORGANIC farming techniques. In Macadamia, he is involved in Avocado for export, which minimizes pollution through innovation and creativity by promoting apiculture, vermicomposting and aquaculture projects in Africa, mainly in Kenyan communities.Mr. Mashel bagged his first degree in Horticultural sciences from the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology and his second degree in Hydroponics and Agribusiness Management from the California Miramar University. In his professional career...
2021-08-2734 min
AgricRadioTough Talk : Beginners Guide to getting it right with Greenhouse Farming with Chidinma EzehChidinma Ezeh describes herself as a Global poverty fighter, an Agro and Climate advocate with a heart for rural development and inclusion for national growth. She is a passionate Researcher and Production Agriculturist who is dedicated to improving the state of Agriculture in Africa through AI and technology by improving the livelihood of rural farmers through Agricultural training and innovations that foster better yields and profit.She holds a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics from Ekiti State University, Nigeria. With a heart for the world and head for business, she is enthusiastic about social change and de...
2021-08-1736 min
AgricRadioTough Talk : Advantages of Legal Fortification for Small Scale Farmers in South Africa with Katlego NgwaneKatlego Ngwane is the founder and CEO of Katika Consulting. Katli, as she's affectionally known, has a bachelor of laws (LLB) and a PG Dip, Management Principles from Henley. She is passionate about agriculture and sustainability and therefore aims to assist agricultural players in finding value added solutions to their legal compliance needs and challenges. SImilar to what we do over here, She also hosts Legal Boeremeisie podcasts on issues related to the agricultural sector.She is also the co-founder and still currently a director of Kreamfields, an established waste management company focused on sustainable manufacturing, growing...
2021-08-1140 min
AgricRadioTough Talk : Extension Dynamics and its impact on Agricultural Development with Mr Akintobi OlanrewajuAkintobi Olanrewaju is the CEO of Lanse Farms Nigeria, he is an Agricultural Extension Specialist with a focus on Agricultural technology to foster food security in Africa. he's the innovator behind Usurvey, a data collection mobile app for Agricultural researchers.Mr Akintobi had his Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics and Extension from the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, his Master’s degree in Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology from The University of Abuja and currently, he is on his third degree in Agricultural information technology. Mr Akintobi is a lecturer of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development at t...
2021-08-0644 min
AgricRadioTough Talk : Blueprint for Success as an Agri-Business Owner with Mr Salam Habeeb AbayomiSalam Habeeb Abayomi is an experienced Agripreneur, farmer and Agro-allied consultant. He's the founder of OTTAB Synergy Farms & Agro-Allied, an indigenous agribusiness, agro-allied and engineering contracting firm with notable experience in the Agricultural Engineering field, spanning a decade. Salam Habeeb Abayomi is a graduate of Agricultural Engineering from LADOKE AKINTOLA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY ,OGBOMOSO and has his masters degree from the same institution.His farm, Ottab Synergy Farms is a 6000 capacity Broiler farm with 2000 layers capacity located in Kuta Road, Agbale, Ede, Osun state. He is also a cattle and Palm plantation owner. He has an appreciable...
2021-07-2845 min
AgricRadioAGRICSQUARE TALK SESSION : The Role of Effective Training for Agro-Businesses with Florent OkryFlorent Okry is the Regional Representative - West & Central Africa for Access Agriculture, a non-profit organisation that showcases agricultural training videos in local languages.He is a graduate of the University of Abomey-Calavi, Benin and obtained a PhD in Social Sciences at Wageningen University, the Netherlands. He has worked for more than 12 years with national and international organisations in agricultural R&D throughout West Africa during which he steered rural learning interventions, evaluated interventions dealing with farmer-to-farmer training videos and supported multi-stakeholder projects. Florent has a keen interest in local knowledge and development dynamics, and today, he...
2021-06-2550 min
AgricRadioTough Talk : Succeeding as a livestock farmer in South Africa with Miss Keneilwe RaphesuKeneilwe Raphesu is an animal farmer, with major interest in Cattle is the Director of Mogalemone (PTY)Ltd farm in Gauteng, South Africa. A pretty young farmer that she is, she takes the reins as second in command of Mogalemone farm, a 405-hectare mixed farming enterprise home to cattle, pigs and hundreds of hectares of soya beans, yellow and white maize meal. As the youngest of four children, Keneilwe would often mimic her father’s every move as she came from a generation of farmers and passed down their own skills to her father, former Limpopo University lecturer Dr Ma...
2021-06-1836 min
AgricRadioTough Talk : The Real Turf of Agriculture in Nigeria with Mr Olumuyiwa AdepitanOlumuyiwa Adepitan is the CEO of Integrated Cassava Processing & Allied Industries, a cassava farming & processing enterprise located in Ipele, Owo LGA of Ondo State, Nigeria. He graduated from the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria with a bachelor's degree in Architecture in 2004. Mr Olumuyiwa developed a passion for Agriculture as a result of his heritage as a son and grandson of farmers. He has a passion to #empower Rural dwellers and Promote Rural Development through the Growth of Agribusiness in Nigeria. Over the years, he has also acquired skills in project management, architecture, Construction, Agribusiness, etc, and industry knowledge in...
2021-06-0743 min
AgricRadioTough Talk : Adoption of Technology in Agriculture with Apeh Mary UyoApeh Mary Uyo is an Agricultural Development Expert. She is passionate about creating value in Agriculture and bringing opportunities to farmers and investors. She is a passionate agronomist and an advocate for profitability for small scale farmers. Today we’ll be speaking on the subject “Adoption of Technology in Agriculture”
2021-05-2828 min
AgricRadioTough Talk : Accessibility & Distribution of Farm Inputs for effective Yield. with Mr Kolade DadaMr Kolade Dada is the Managing Director of SeedCo Nigeria, a joint venture seed company between Seed Co West Africa Limited and SARO Agrosciences Nigeria Limited. Prior to that, he had spent well over a decade between SARO AgroScience & SARO Lifecare Limited in the capacity of Head of Business, Head of Sales, Brand Manager & Head of Marketing. A graduate of Agronomy & Pedology from the University of Ilorin, Kwara State Nigeria, he is also an alumnus of Lagos Business School.
2021-05-1125 min
AgricRadioFARMCROWDY : Radio Interview with Akindele Phillips on Inspiration 92.3FMDate: Tuesday, May 11th, 2021Time: 6:30AMTopic: Maximizing Wealth Creation in Food Value Chain Through Digital Innovation.Tune in to Inspiration 92.3fm.
2021-05-1125 min
AgricRadioThe Rise of Software Technology in Agriculutre with Femi RoyaleWe had the privilege of hosting Mr Femi Royale, founder FarmBase Africa
2021-04-0928 min
AgricRadioTough Talk : The Tides & Thrills of Aquacultural Farming in Nigeria with Miss Hairat Abimbola AjaoMiss Hairat Abimbola Ajao is an Aquaculture expert and runs an aquaculture business that specialises in Fish farm management, Hatchery production, Fingerlings and Juveniles sales, Pond design and construction, Business plan and Investments Consultancy services. She is a graduate of Fisheries from the Federal College of Freshwater Fisheries Technology, New-Bussa (FCFFT).
2021-04-0845 min
AgricRadioWEBINAR : Challenges & Opportunities of the Food Stuff Delivery Sector - with Ms Bobe OdunsiMs. Bobe Odunsi is the MD of Amazon Farms & Outlets, a Multi-Billion-Naira vertically integrated commercial farm project in Nigeria. It is Lagos' first City Farmers Market offering organic, farm fresh, healthy produce 7 days a week.. Before then, she was the Practice Manager for Hart Square in UK between August and October 2017. Prior that, she was the Senior Legislative Lead, Nigerian National Assembly between Sept 2011 and June 2015. This is after been the Head of Business Transformation and Process Improvement at ADIC Insurance Limited between Feb 2009 and August 2011. She is a graduate of Cardiff University where she obtained a Degree in...
2021-03-121h 22
AgricRadioDemystifying Grants & Partnership in Agriculture with Gladys AmiandamhenMs Gladys Amiandamhen is the business leader for Grants & Partnership in FarmCrowdy. She is saddled with the task of sourcing grants for the business both locally and internationally. Even for a business such as Farmcrowdy that is rich in pedigree and numbers, it is her responsibility to ensure communication with businesses aiming to deliver on effective collaboration to meet their goals. On this session, we shared some insightful details on how she goes about to get this done and also dropped some tips for businesses looking to do the same.
2021-03-1024 min
AgricRadioTough Talk : Practice & Regulation of Agriculture in Zimbabwe with Ms Lucy Kundai ZvarayaAgriculture in Zimbabwe is overseen by the Ministry of Agriculture. Agriculture accounts for 18% of Zimbabwe's GDP as of 2015. Agriculture enabled people to produce surplus food. There are different crops that farmers grow and some of these include, maize, sorghum, rapoko, groundnuts, round-nuts and beans. In this session, we had the priviledge of having Ms Lucy Kundai Zvaraya to discuss on how well farmers are faring in the southern part of Zimbabwe.--IntroductionMs. Lucy Kundai Zvaraya is qualified Agronomist for all farm advisory, based out of Zimbabwe. She also runs a consultancy outfit...
2021-03-1027 min
AgricRadioTough Talk : Agribusiness and Agriculture Technology in Africa with Mrs Victoria MadedorMrs. Victoria Madedor is the Founder & CEO of AgricDrone4Africa. As a Agribusiness Fundraiser and Poultry Farm Management Provider, Mrs Victoria is also currently the Agribusiness Expert at BOI Investment and Trust Company, a subsidiary of the Bank of Industry Nigeria. Also a Fellow, Institute of Management Consultants (FIMC); Senior Member, Chartered Institute of Public Diplomacy and Management; and Fellow, Institute of Agribusiness Management, Nigeria.In order to successfully understand the SME space, she has undergone several trainings with London Business School (MOOC), Metropolitan School of Business, UK, and Centre for Development Innovation, Wageningen UR Netherlands...
2021-03-0150 min
AgricRadioTough Talk : Irrigation Technology and Food Security in Nigeria with Mr KENNETH OKONKWOMr. Kenneth Okonkwo is the Founder & CEO of IrriTech Nigeria, a business that provides life transforming Technologies for Smallholder Farmers, by providing them with low cost portable Solar Powered irrigation & Agricultural services. He is also a U.S Consulate Carrington Youth Fellow, ONE Champion and Young Innovation Leaders Fellow. Today, we will be discussing, “Irrigation Technology and Food Security in Nigeria”. Please join me to welcome Mr. Kenneth Okonkwo to Tough Talk on Agric Radio, joining me virtually all the way from Abuja.
2021-03-0128 min
AgricRadioTough Talk: Food Inflation in Nigeria with Mr. Oluwakotanmi OjoMr Olukotanmi Ojo is the CFO of Farmcrowdy Ltd, a global Agtech company focused on helping stakeholders in the food value chain maximize their output and increase their profits with technology. He is an experienced Chief Financial Officer with a demonstrated history of working in the financial services industry skilled in Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Treasury Management, Internal Control, FX management and Tax Planning. He is also an Agribusiness Enthusiast.On this episode, he discusses Food Inflation in Nigeria as well as other current financial issues in Nigeria on Tough Talk.
2021-02-1929 min
AgricRadioWEBINAR : Agriculture, A Passion & A Solution - with Mr. Azeez OluwoleWe held our first Talk Session for the year on Friday 12th Feb 2021, and our special guest was Azeez Oluwole.Mr Oluwole Azeez is the founder and CMO of FarmKonnect Ltd,an Agribusiness Company that connects Stakeholders (Investors, Farmers, Consumers and Agro-Allied Producers) in agriculture, with a view to improving agricultural practices towards enhancement of food security and it is based out of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. He is also the President at Agricultural Social Entrepreneurship Foundation, an establishment centered around Youth & Women Empowerment, School Farm and Agric Club Initiative and Committed to Raising Giant Agripreneurs in A...
2021-02-121h 04
AgricRadioAs E Take Be : Talking Insurance for Farmers with Mr Akindele PhillipsThe Nigerian Agriculture sector has suffered huge losses annually due to the lack of proper insurance coverage for smallholder farmers. This causes the industry to lose billions and causes farmers to lose their crops and properties. To curb this, Farmcrowdy Insurance serves as a bridge between smallholder farmers and affordable and seamless insurance policies. The business provides access to life, crop, health, and property insurance for farmers and other low-income participants in the food value chain.To know more about Farmcrowdy Insurance, the Co-Founder and Chief Risk Officer, Mr. Akindele Phillips, who leads Farmcrowdy Insurance, has explained w...
2021-02-1031 min
AgricRadioTough Talk: Pros and Cons of the Food E-Commerce Industry in Nigeria with Femi AikiMr Femi Aiki is the CEO of Foodlocker, a one-stop shop for fresh foodstuff, sourced from local farmers and FMCGs and sold at fair prices based in Ibadan, Western Nigeria. He is a passionate advocate of good governance for business owners and SME businesses. Of all the many good stories behind the success of FoodLocker, the one that stands out the most is its continental recognition, among which is being one of the winners of African Development Bank Group 's $120,000 #AgriPitch competition late last year, Diamond Winner of about $50,000 in the Impulse Accelerator Award in the last quarter of...
2021-01-2925 min
AgricRadioStraight Out Of Kitchen : Tips on how to create the best Naija JollofTosin & Dami takes us through the journey of creating the best Nigerian made jollof among every other gist you can could have heard from the kitchen.
2021-01-2815 min
AgricRadioTough Talk : A Spotlight on the Value Chain of Rice Production in Nigeria with Mr Ibrahim MaigariMr Ibrahim Maigari is a Lawyer, Technology Entrepreneur and Founder of RiceAfrika, Africa's first rice ONLY platform connecting all stakeholders in the value chain towards creating valuable interactions. As a strong advocate of Farming in Nigeria, he has been at the fore front of clamouring for the use of technology to improve local rice production in Africa. A seasoned professional who has worked in various industries in the past for the last decade, his latest foray has led him to the business of Rice Production and it is something he is very much excited about.On this...
2021-01-2842 min