Agri-Tech and Digital Services

Brand visibility can be directly linked to increased revenue. Despite this, many agrifood entrepreneurs have not utilized the various branding opportunities available to them. So, how do you get more pe Read More...

Brand visibility can be directly linked to increased revenue. Despite this, many agrifood entrepreneurs have not utilized the various branding opportunities available to them. So, how do you get more people to know about your brand? Nike Majekodunmi explains how she effectively uses technology to increase her brand visibility.

Music from https://filmmusic.io
“Energizing” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

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  Agribusiness SMEs

Agriculture has long been perceived as a male-dominated industry and so, it comes as a breath of fresh air to see women thrive in the same space. Our guest, Mbali Nwoko, a successful young female farmer Read More...

Agriculture has long been perceived as a male-dominated industry and so, it comes as a breath of fresh air to see women thrive in the same space. Our guest, Mbali Nwoko, a successful young female farmer shares how; proper research, an invested passion, a focused business mindset, conscious networking, and being an unapologetic female, are top strategies for women who want to win in the agribusiness landscape.

 

Music from https://filmmusic.io
“Energizing” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

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  Agri-Tech and Digital Services

“…It is a matter of survival for any business who wants to stay afloat to adapt one or two digital technologies…” – Segond Fidens Iragena.

 

For many of us, technology is integral to ou Read More...

“…It is a matter of survival for any business who wants to stay afloat to adapt one or two digital technologies…” – Segond Fidens Iragena.

 

For many of us, technology is integral to our daily lives. but just how important is it in the growth of businesses, especially during a global pandemic? Our guests, Segond Fidens Iragena and Modou N.S N’jie, share how they have effectively applied technology to their businesses and how that has led to substantial growth, even during a global pandemic that has seen several businesses close down.

Music from https://filmmusic.io
“Energizing” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

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  Training and Capacity Building

Legal requirements and best practices can make or break a business, particularly when scaling.  Our guest speaker, Seun Timi-Koleolu simplifies the legal steps you need to take when considering gro Read More...

Legal requirements and best practices can make or break a business, particularly when scaling.  Our guest speaker, Seun Timi-Koleolu simplifies the legal steps you need to take when considering growing your business.

 

Music from https://filmmusic.io
“Energizing” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

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  Training and Capacity Building

Have you ever considered franchising your business? Chiagozie Nwizu explains what you need to know about integrating a franchise business model in agribusinesses. He details the business requirements wi Read More...

Have you ever considered franchising your business? Chiagozie Nwizu explains what you need to know about integrating a franchise business model in agribusinesses. He details the business requirements within this business model, the benefits of franchising, and the opportunities this model brings to the agribusiness sector in Africa.

Music from https://filmmusic.io
“Energizing” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

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  Agribusiness SMEs

“…Most people work in their business… rather than on their business…” – Nokwazi Mzobe

In this episode, Nokwazi Mzobe delves into the fundamentals of creating a va Read More...

“…Most people work in their business… rather than on their business…” – Nokwazi Mzobe

In this episode, Nokwazi Mzobe delves into the fundamentals of creating a valuable business model that would lead to sustainability and growth.

 

Music from https://filmmusic.io
“Energizing” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

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  Training and Capacity Building

“…Capacity building is a process of adding value to your business in a way that takes it from point A to point B in a profitable and sustainable manner.” – Ifedayo Ibironke

Often times entrepreneu Read More...

“…Capacity building is a process of adding value to your business in a way that takes it from point A to point B in a profitable and sustainable manner.” – Ifedayo Ibironke

Often times entrepreneurs are more focused on their business operations and subsequently neglect the need to ensure that they continuously build the skills and capacity for their staff and themselves. Ifedayo Ibironke discusses the importance of capacity building for agri-food entrepreneurs.

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“Energizing” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

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“…Food safety is paramount… each one of us has a role to play in it.” – Johnson Kiragu

The pandemic has left many food processing entrepreneurs scrambling to figure out how to remain operational w Read More...

“…Food safety is paramount… each one of us has a role to play in it.” – Johnson Kiragu

The pandemic has left many food processing entrepreneurs scrambling to figure out how to remain operational while maintaining a safe and  COVID-19-free environment that their customers can trust. Our guest, Johnson Kiragu talks on how to ensure food safety in food processing keeping in mind your workers and consumers.

Music from https://filmmusic.io
“Energizing” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

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  Training and Capacity Building

In order to sustainably grow, your workforce needs to buy into your business’ vision. However, ensuring that workforce to be fully invested in this vision can be a tough task.  On this episode, our Read More...

In order to sustainably grow, your workforce needs to buy into your business’ vision. However, ensuring that workforce to be fully invested in this vision can be a tough task.  On this episode, our guests, Kellan Hays, and Sunday Silungwe share critical insights and tips that can help you increase your staff’s productivity.

 

Music from https://filmmusic.io
“Energizing” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

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Women Leading Development in Agriculture Through Research
Miriam Kimani, Njoki Thuo, Purity Wangui
  Research and Development

Miriam Kimani, Njoki Thuo and Purity Wangui tackle the issues of poor representation of women in agricultural research and the necessary steps needed to change this. As women conducting research on pest Read More...

Miriam Kimani, Njoki Thuo and Purity Wangui tackle the issues of poor representation of women in agricultural research and the necessary steps needed to change this. As women conducting research on pest free farming, they discuss recent development in the space and the potential for women engagement in agricultural research.

 

Music from https://filmmusic.io
“Energizing” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

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  Agribusiness SMEs

Several businesses around the world struggle during a global crisis; some are lucky enough to pull through while a lot of others collapse under the strain. Nike Amani and Tsitsi Mutendi in this podcast Read More...

Several businesses around the world struggle during a global crisis; some are lucky enough to pull through while a lot of others collapse under the strain. Nike Amani and Tsitsi Mutendi in this podcast give valuable tips on how to build a sustainable business during and beyond a global crisis.

 

Music from https://filmmusic.io
“Energizing” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

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A business cannot be sustained without loyal customers and clients but building this customer base is not easy. Isioma Emina shares tips on how to generate customer loyalty in a crowded market.

Mu Read More...

A business cannot be sustained without loyal customers and clients but building this customer base is not easy. Isioma Emina shares tips on how to generate customer loyalty in a crowded market.

Music from https://filmmusic.io
“Energizing” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

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