On this episode we are joined by Sandra Asantewaa Boafo Agyiri the Founder and CEO of Agro-Circa, a Ghanian based agri-tech company that offers solutions in climate smart and precision agriculture to small holder farmers. Tune in to learn more on this.

To connect with Agro-circa, check out their website  https://agro-circa.com

On this episode the host is joined by Brian Njoroge; the founder of The African Scientist podcast and YouTube channel to discuss out thoughts on the recently launched Africa Bio-genome project. We talk about its value and impact to the African continent with a focus on agriculture, conservation and data sharing. Tune in to learn more

In this episode we feature Pricilla Karobia; an insurance professional who has worked in designing insurance products for farmers to discuss agri-insurance. We discuss covers available to farmers, benefits and challenges associated with farming insurance. Tune in to learn more on this.

Join host as we have a chat with Elizabeth Fuller; a food photographer and founder of Lets go on a food adventure podcast. We compare the food security situation in the USA and Kenya. We also talk about food waste and how our individual efforts can reduce this. 

To learn more on Elizabeth see elizabethrfuller.com and listen to Food Adventures podcast. 

On this episode we feature Shamba Records's CEO and founder George Maina to discuss the role of Big Data in agricultural value chains. We also talk about the tech platform Shamba Records and all it offers farmers and other members. Join us to learn more on this and for more information; check out www.shambarecords.com 

On this episode the host takes you through the basics of Global GAP and briefly gets into what it entails. We cover the benefits, pillars and principles of both Global GAP and Kenya GAP to give you our listeners a glimpse into this key accreditation for agriculture and food industry.

Citations:

https://www.globalgap.org/.content/.galleries/Documents_Media_Gallery/181024_Fruit_and_Vegetables_Booklet_en.pdf

Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) on horticultural production for extension staff in Tanzania Training manual by Wilfred L. Mushobozi Sustainable Agriculture and Agribusiness Development Eco Agriconsultancy Services LtdUnited Republic of Tanzania

Park, E., Gachukia, M.K. The Role of the Local Innovation System for Inclusive Upgrading in the Global Value Chain: The Case of KenyaGAP in the Kenyan Horticultural Sector. Eur J Dev Res 33, 578–603 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1057/s41287-020-00285-w

In this episode we are joined by Victor Mugo the regional coordinator for East Africa in Nourishing Africa to discuss the agricultural entrepreneurship landscape across the African continent. We discuss what attracts investors to agricultural startups and the future of agriculture in Africa.

To learn more on Nourishing Africa please see nourishingafrica.com 

We kick season 2 off with guests from Kyeema foundation and Vet AID East Africa to discuss poultry farming and the challenge of Newcastle disease. Our guests detail the efforts being made towards vaccination against NCD which is the only effective control known today. Tune in to learn more on this and check out kyeemafoundation.org and VETAID East Africa for more information.  

Welcome to the final episode of the first season. The host shares take aways and lessons from the season to conclude and sets the tone for the next season. 

Big thank you to you all that tune in and engage with this podcast. Looking forward to more interactions to find out what more you would like to learn from Farm to Table Podcast. 

In part II of our business skills series, the host is joined again by Kelvin, a digital marketing expert. Tune in to learn all about marketing skills for SMEs with a focus on digital marketing.  To reach out to Kelvin, check out his twitter @Kelvinw_BIG or Linked in Kelvin Wachira Wamaitha.