Best Agri Podcasts Africa Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 3: Josie Charter, Chair - Board of Directors, Support Malawi 43:49

2M ago43:49

43:49

By Dr. Sooter Nomhwange

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S5, E8 Authoritarian Sanctuaries: Refugee Politics in East Africa 1:53:21

3M ago1:53:21

1:53:21

Authoritarian Sanctuaries: Refugee Politics in East Africa Speaker: Alexander Betts is Professor of Forced Migration and International Affairs, and Senior Fellow in Politics at Brasenose College, at the University of Oxford. Discussant: Arbie Baguios, LSE ID Chair: Laura Mann, LSE ID This event is part of the Cutting Edge Issues in Development Thin…

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S5, E7 Competition, trade, and sustainability in agri-food markets in East & Southern Africa: a comparison of citrus and soy 1:50:02

3M ago1:50:02

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Competition, trade, and sustainability in agri-food markets in East & Southern Africa: a comparison of citrus and soy Speaker: Simon Roberts is Visiting Professor of Economics at the University of Johannesburg and Director of the Centre for Competition Economics, as well as Visiting Associate Professor at Wits University Discussant: David Luke, LSE…

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S6, E6 A very light shade of green? Is the green transition perpetuating inequality? 1:53:28

3M ago1:53:28

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A very light shade of green? Is the green transition perpetuating inequality? Speaker: Annalisa Prizzon is a Principal Research Fellow at ODI. Her research interests are primarily focused on the reform of the architecture of development cooperation, as well as the policies and strategies of multilateral development banks Amir Lebdioui is an Associa…

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Episode 2: Anne Rosette, CEO Seychelles Investment Board 32:56

3M ago32:56

32:56

By Dr. Sooter Nomhwange

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S5, E5 The Sahelian Question: The ultra-periphery in a changing world 1:53:16

4M ago1:53:16

1:53:16

The Sahelian Question: The ultra-periphery in a changing world Speaker: Rahmane Idrissa teaches international cooperation at the University of Niamey. His research focuses on the political economy of democratization, political Islam and the problems of the integration processes in the West African region. Discussant: Aoife McCullough, LSE ID Chair:…

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S5, E4 What's at stake in the US-China Trade War? 1:53:20

4M ago1:53:20

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What's at stake in the US-China Trade War? Speakers: Elizabeth Ingleson: is Assistant Professor Department of International History and is the author of Made in China: When US-China Interests Converged to Transform Global Trade Yeling Tan: is Professor of Public Policy at the Blavatnik School of Government. She is also a non-resident senior fellow …

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S5, E3 Re-examining the History of the Industrial Revolution 1:52:26

4M ago1:52:26

1:52:26

Re-examining the History of the Industrial Revolution Speaker: Michael Mann is Distinguished Research Professor of Sociology, UCLA and the author of The Sources of Social Power which covers the history of power in human societies from prehistory to the present. Discussant: James Putzel, LSE ID Chair: Laura Mann, LSE ID This event is part of the Cut…

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Episode 1: The African Structural Revolution Trailer. 7:22

4M ago7:22

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So, this ground-breaking creation of the new African single market has triggered an African structural revolution, and it does represent one of the greatest chances in human history to rewrite the African narrative economically. This short 7-minute trailer offers you a window into this incredible podcast journey into the African Structural Revoluti…

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S5, E2 The crisis of peace-keeping 1:51:52

5M ago1:51:52

1:51:52

The crisis of peace-keeping Speaker: Marsha Henry is the Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton Chair in Women, Peace, Security and Justice at the Mitchell Institute Discussant: Myfanwy James, LSE ID Chair: Laura Mann, LSE ID This event is part of the Cutting Edge Issues in Development Thinking & Practice guest lecture series hosted by the International …

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S5, E1 British Aid in a Changing World 1:52:19

5M ago1:52:19

1:52:19

British Aid in a Changing World Speakers: Clare Short is a British politician who served as Secretary of State for International Development from 1997 to 2003 Kevin Watkins is a former CEO of Save the Children UK and is a visiting professor at the Firoz Lalji Institute for Africa Chair: Laura Mann, LSE This event recording is part of the Cutting Ed…

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EP 63 I Zoë Karl-Waithaka : Exploring new frontiers with BCG 26:38

6M ago26:38

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I have the pleasure of speaking with Zoe, the Managing Director and Partner at Boston Consulting Group (BCG) based in Nairobi. Zoe brings a wealth of experience in management consulting across the African continent, particularly in the food systems practice. Our conversation delved into various aspects of sustainable agriculture and the innovative …

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EP 62 I Glantine Mashile: Overcoming barriers to finance in agriculture 34:06

8M ago34:06

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In conversation with Glantine Mashile, MD of Geekay Agribusiness. Glantine shares invaluable insights on the challenges farmers face in securing loans from retail banks, particularly for black and emerging farmers. He emphasises the importance of proper business structuring, compliance, and record-keeping to become bankable. We discuss the types of…

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EP 61 I Dr Penny Byrne: Exploring ESG and Climate Resilience in Agriculture 29:33

10M ago29:33

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Dr. Penny, an ESG specialist, sheds light on the significance of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) in today's agricultural landscape. She shares her expertise as an ESG Investment Analyst at SBG Securities, emphasising the importance of incorporating environmental, social, and governance factors into investment strategies for equities, wi…

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EP 60 I Michelle Marais: Urban Farmer's mission to support African agriculture 34:15

10M ago34:15

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Michelle shares her journey in the agricultural sector, her recent award win, and her work with small-scale farmers through Urban Farmer. We discuss the challenges faced by smallholder farmers, the importance of information access, and the vision for the future of agriculture in Africa. Please rate and review this podcast episode. Email info@mbalin…

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EP 59 I Minki Thulo: The role of a Business Coach in scaling and growing your business 36:17

11M ago36:17

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In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Minki, a seasoned business growth consultant and coach at GROW. We explore the crucial role of business coaching in the success of entrepreneurs, delving into the importance of clarity, focus, and intentionality in building a thriving business. We also discuss the difference between business coa…

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EP 58 I Oxolo Mofokeng : Siyavuna Abalimi Development Centre 46:47

12M ago46:47

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In conversation with Oxolo Mofokeng, the Deputy Director of Siyavuna Abalimi Development Centre. Siyavuna focuses on empowering rural communities in KwaZulu-Natal through sustainable farming practices. They provide training to both elderly farmers and youth, emphasizing the importance of skills development and enterprise development. Oxolo explains…

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EP 57: Francois Rossouw I Unleashing AI in Agriculture with AI Farmer powered by AELA 31:51

12M ago31:51

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In our first episode of 2024, we dive into the transformative world of agricultural technology with our guest, Francois Rossouw, CEO of SAAI. Francois, a returning friend of the podcast, shares exciting developments about SAAI's latest innovation, AI Farmer, powered by AELA. AI Farmer, formerly known as Hi Saai, is a groundbreaking technology provi…

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S4, E14 What the Gene-Editing Revolution Means For Rural Welfare, Global Futures and Social Justice 1:25:01

1y ago1:25:01

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What the Gene-Editing Revolution Means For Rural Welfare, Global Futures and Social Justice Speaker: Ronald Herring, Cornell University Discussant: Aniket Aga, SUNY Buffalo Chair: James Putzel, LSEBy LSE Department of International Development

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S4, E13 Industrial Policy Challenges in the Developing World 1:58:00

1y ago1:58:00

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'Industrial Policy Challenges in the Developing World' Speakers: Arkebe Oquaby, Gov of Ethiopia Richard Kozul-Wright, UNCTAD Chair: Laura Mann, LSEBy LSE Department of International Development

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S4, E12 The debt and climate change precipice: How can the global majority cope? 1:54:26

1y ago1:54:26

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'The debt and climate change precipice: How can the global majority cope?' Speakers: Jayati Ghosh, Amherst Ndongo Samba Sylla, International Development Economics Associates Kevin Watkins, LSE Chair: James Putzel, LSEBy LSE Department of International Development

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S4, E11 Bringing Cyberspace Down to Earth in China: From smart-cities to village digital projects 1:49:12

1y ago1:49:12

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'Bringing Cyberspace Down to Earth in China: From smart-cities to village digital projects' Speaker: Hong Yu, Mayling Birney Scholar from Zhejiang University Discussant: David Soskice, LSE Chair: Laura Mann, LSEBy LSE Department of International Development

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S4, E10 Slavery and British Development 1:51:34

1y ago1:51:34

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'Slavery and British Development'. Speakers: Bronwen Everill, Cambridge University Jennifer Adam, Bank of England. Chair: Laura Mann, LSEBy LSE Department of International Development

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S4, E9 Guest lecture on Palestine 1:45:10

1y ago1:45:10

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'Guest lecture on Palestine'. Speaker: Rafeef Ziadah, King's College London Discussant: Mai Taha, LSE Chair: James Putzel, LSEBy LSE Department of International Development

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EP 56 I Sinelizwi Fakade: Unlocking commercialisation strategies for rural agricultural development 42:52

1y ago42:52

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Ukhanyo Farmer Development (NPO) is a pioneering initiative dedicated to empowering and uplifting farmers in South Africa, in the Eastern Cape province. Focused on rural agricultural development, the organization aims to unlock the full potential of farmers by providing essential resources, training, and support. Through strategic guidance and comm…

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S4, E8 Development or Dependence?: China's Investment and development finance in Africa 1:52:24

1y ago1:52:24

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'Development or Dependence?: China's Investment and development finance in Africa'. Speakers: Keyu Jin, LSE Yunnan Chen, Overseas Development Institute Weiwei Chen, Open University Chair: Tin Hinane El Kadi, LSEBy LSE Department of International Development

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S4, E7 The Latin American Left: Opportunities, challenges, and setbacks 1:49:15

1+ y ago1:49:15

1:49:15

The Latin American Left: Opportunities, challenges, and setbacks Speakers: Ana Karine Pereira, Universidade de Brasília Geoff Goodwin, Leeds University Melany Cruz, Leicester University Chair: James Putzel, LSEBy LSE Department of International Development

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EP 55 I Thabile Nkunjana: Understanding the economics behind the egg scarcity crisis 24:04

1+ y ago24:04

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Over the past couple of months, the poultry industry in South Africa has faced unprecedented challenges, especially with the emergence of the bird flu virus. This outbreak has had a profound impact, particularly on the availability of poultry products, with eggs being a notable example, on many retail shelves. Thabile Nkunjana joins us once again; …

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S4, E6 Gender and Work in Global Value Chains: Capturing the gains? 1:46:18

1+ y ago1:46:18

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Gender and Work in Global Value Chains: Capturing the gains? Speaker: Stephanie Barrientos, Manchester University Discussant: Kate Meagher, LSE Chair: Laura Mann, LSEBy LSE Department of International Development

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S4, E5 Making Anti-Corruption Real: A strategy for feasible reform in adverse contexts 1:51:31

1+ y ago1:51:31

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Making Anti-Corruption Real: A strategy for feasible reform in adverse contexts. Speakers: Mushtaq Khan and Pallavi Roy, SOAS Discussant: Jonathan Di John, SOAS Chair: James Putzel, LSEBy LSE Department of International Development

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EP 54: Palesa Motaung: Making agribusiness value chains more efficient with Agrikool 34:56

1+ y ago34:56

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Agrikool, is a startup focused on making food and agricultural products accessible to everyone. Palesa Motaung, COO of Agrikool discusses the challenges of agri-entrepreneurship in South Africa and how Agrikool has had to adapt its business model to meet the needs of its target market. The episode also highlights Agrikool's strong retail partnershi…

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S4, E4 The Russia-Ukraine War: Consequences for global security and development 1:39:46

1+ y ago1:39:46

1:39:46

The Russia-Ukraine War: Consequences for global security and development. Panel: Mark Lowcock, UN, UK Yuliya Yurchenko, Greenwich University Anna Matveeva, King's College London David Luke, LSE Chair: James Putzel, LSEBy LSE Department of International Development

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S4, E3 In search of repair: The necessity of community development to mental health improvements in contexts of adversity 1:48:34

1+ y ago1:48:34

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In search of repair: The necessity of community development to mental health improvements in contexts of adversity. Speaker: Rochelle Burgess, University College London Discussant: Philipa Mladovsky, LSE Chair: Laura Mann, LSEBy LSE Department of International Development

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EP 53 I Stephanie van der Walt: Women in Agriculture - Highlights from the International Fresh Produce Association's Women's Fresh Perspective 46:38

1+ y ago46:38

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Stephanie van der Walt, the Regional Manager of the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) discusses the purpose of industry body associations and the work they do, as well as the benefits of being a member. Stephanie shares her thoughts on the Women's Fresh Perspective breakfast hosted by IFPA and their recent conference in Southern Africa…

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S4, E2 Confronting multiple Crises: A Conversation with Ha-Joon Chang on the State of the world economy 1:53:32

1+ y ago1:53:32

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Professor Ha-Joon Chang and Professor James Putzel discuss the state of the world economy. Speaker: Ha-Joon Chang, SOAS Chair: James Putzel, LSEBy LSE Department of International Development

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S4, E1 Book launch: Foreign Aid and its Unintended Consequences 1:51:45

1+ y ago1:51:45

1:51:45

Dirk-Jan Koch and Clare Short discuss Dirk-Jan Koch's new book 'Foreign aid and its unintended consequences' (Open access). Foreign aid and international development frequently bring with it a range of unintended consequences, both negative and positive. This book delves into these consequences, providing a fresh and comprehensive guide to understa…

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EP 52 I Zaheer Dindar and Fazlur Pandor: Introducing Pumpkin: A Web-Based Platform for Agribusiness Financial Management and Funding 52:35

1+ y ago52:35

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Speaking to Zaheer Dindar and Fazlur Pandor both Co-Founders of Pumpkn.io Pumpkn is a web-based platform that helps agribusinesses manage their finances and raise funding. It provides businesses with a comprehensive financial compliance checklist and real-time updates on their financial standing. It also offers tailor-made financing and funding opp…

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EP 51 I Tendai Chitapi & Oliver Windram: Farming with AI! How machine vision and deep learning are transforming produce grading - Kuronga 50:31

1+ y ago50:31

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Tendai Chitapi and Oliver Windram, co-founders of Kuronga. Kuronga is a platform that utilizes machine vision and deep learning to help farmers accurately grade their produce and target the right customers. The founders recognized that farmers were missing out on market opportunities due to a lack of tools and expertise in grading fresh produce. Th…

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EP 50 I Linda Siboto: Unveiling the world of cannabis with Cheeba Cannabis Academy 37:16

1+ y ago37:16

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Linda Siboto is the Co-founder of Cheeba Cannabis Academy and he unpacks the cannabis industry from obtaining licenses, cultivation practices, the costs associated with cannabis farming, and the various courses the academy offers to individuals that seek to learn or pursue a career in the cannabis industry. Linda also shares his personal journey an…

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EP 49 I Christian Giesel: The role of marketing in shaping the future of agriculture with Syngenta 34:37

1+ y ago34:37

34:37

Christian Giesel, the Head of Marketing at Syngenta South Africa is the guest on this exciting podcast episode. Syngenta is a global agribusiness company that plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of agriculture through innovative marketing strategies. Christian's passion for sustainable agriculture and his deep understanding of the marketing …

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EP 48 I Lindsay Hopkins and Ozzy Nel : SA Harvest 37:37

1+ y ago37:37

37:37

SA Harvest, based in the heart of South Africa, is a pioneering company with a mission to alleviate hunger while combating food waste. They've identified a critical issue in our society—tons of perfectly edible food goes to waste every day, while millions of people struggle with hunger. SA Harvest was founded with the belief that this disparity can…

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EP 47 I Naledi Magowe: Empowering Africa's rural farmers through tech innovation. 31:03

1+ y ago31:03

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Brastorne is an innovative technology startup based in Botswana, dedicated to bridging the digital divide and empowering the rural poor in Africa. With a deep-rooted commitment to addressing the needs of rural communities, especially those engaged in agriculture (representing 80% of the population), Brastorne leverages the transformative power of t…

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EP 46 I Thabile Nkunjana: Food price inflation and its impact on the consumer market 48:22

2y ago48:22

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Thabile Nkunjana is an experienced economist in agri-food systems, international trade, and rural development industry, and is currently employed by the NAMC as an Economist in Agri-Food Chains. In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of food price inflation and its far-reaching consequences. We discuss how shifts in supply and demand,…

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EP 45 I Andy Du Plessis: Food Forward SA 36:19

2y ago36:19

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Food Forward SA works with a network of food donors, volunteers, and beneficiary organizations to collect surplus food from retailers, farmers, and manufacturers, and distribute it to vulnerable communities across the country. Their mission is to ensure that no one goes hungry, while also promoting sustainable food systems and reducing the environm…

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EP 44 I Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli: Growing agribusinesses across Africa 35:57

2y ago35:57

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In this episode, we take a closer look at the incredible career of Ndidi Nwuneli, an entrepreneur, author, and advocate for sustainable development in Nigeria's agri sector. Ndidi is the founder of AACE Foods, an agribusiness company that works with smallholder farmers to produce high-quality food products for local and international markets. Ndidi…

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EP 43 I Mishkaat Anderson: Breeding varieties for the South African deciduous fruit producers. 31:46

2y ago31:46

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Speaking to Mishkaat who is the newly appointed GM for Culdevco. Culdevco’s main objective is to identify, market and commercialise profitable Agricultural Research Council (ARC) bred varieties for the South African deciduous fruit producers and Culdevco licensees abroad. Since 2006, Culdevco and the ARC have had an exclusive deciduous fruit licens…

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EP 42 I Shalom Ben Or : Building a fintech company for the African agriculture sector. 31:03

2y ago31:03

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Avenews is a fast-growing Israeli-Kenyan fintech company building the first financial super app for the agriculture industry in Africa. Despite their economic contribution, agri-SMBs receive only 3-5% of total bank credit. An estimated 2.5M agri-SMBs are in need of financing solutions in SSA alone, resulting in an $80 billion finance gap in the sec…

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EP 41 I Dimakatso (Nono) Sekhoto: Developing young agricultural leaders across the African continent 36:40

2y ago36:40

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Nono is a commercial farmer and business women who has built a remarkable career in the agricultural sector focusing on primary agriculture, particularly in empowering youth, women and new entrants in the agriculture sector. We discuss her role within the African Leadership Academy where she has successfully managed to establish and run the AL for …

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Applying for water rights: Advice for farmers 17:06

2y ago17:06

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Water is a critical input for agricultural production and plays an important role in food security. Yet, issues around water rights remain a real headache for most of Mzansi’s farmers. In this episode, Katlego details how farmers can obtain water rights for their farms. But be warned, there are no shortcuts. She also provides a list of what farmers…

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EP 40 I Maluta Netshaulu: Commercial agriculture and the banking sector 37:16

2y ago37:16

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In conversation with Maluta Netshaulu - Senior Manager: Agriculture (Client Value Proposition). He is a thought leader in the sector and we highlight the wins and losses experienced across the agri sector over the past 6 months and what the future looks like for 2023 and beyond. Please rate and review this podcast episode. Please rate and review th…

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