Farm to Table Podcast KE

Meet Mr Nwabufo Areh, one of the founders of Agro Market Square; a profitable sustainable agriculture supply chain business. We talk about their work and how they touch on all aspects of the agricultural value chain.

He also tells us about how they are overcoming unique challenges faced within the agricultural industry in Africa through commitment and motivation for sustainability.

On the final episode of Season 5 we have Part II of my chat with Chef Kuda. We continue to talk about his work championing African cuisine in the fine dining scene. He also encourages us to embrace our indigenous food as our ingredients as Africans represent a large part of the global bread basket. Listen to learn more.

We are thrilled to have our first guest chef on the show; and who better than Chef Kuda Kwashe Makoni the Group executive chef for a leading hospitality company in Ghana. We chat about his work and his mission to champion African cuisine globally. Tune in to learn all about it.

This is part II of our conversation celebrating International Year of the Millets 2023. On this episode, Dennis Tippe and Shivali Sharma take us through the nutritional, economic and agronomic benefits of finger millets. We also talk more about the BOLD project and efforts to conserve the genetic diversity of finger millets for the benefit of farming communities; particularly women and youth.

Listen to learn more.

On this episode we have part II of my conversation with Jacqueline Odundo. She gives as a brief look into the various laws and policies governing agriculture and the food sector in Kenya. We also discuss the untapped opportunities that lie in proper food labelling and the need for better regulation of food labelling and food safety. Listen to learn about this and more.

Welcome to season 5 of Farm to Table Podcast KE! To kickoff this season we have part I of my conversation with Jacqueline Odundo; a food and agriculture lawyer in Kenya. Jacqueline talks to us about the work she does with Warehouse Receipt System Council to help farmers achieve financial inclusion. She also tells us about what goes into drafting food and agriculture policy that caters to the needs of farmers and other players within food systems.

Tune in to learn more.

On this episode we speak to Rex Raymond of Transformational Investing in Food Systems (TIFS) on their work and the role of social entrepreneurship and private capital in innovations geared towards just and sustainable food systems. We also talk about the reasons for some of the biggest challenges we observe today such as the loss of biodiversity and malnourishment & obesity. Tune in to learn more.

We acknowledge the Global Alliance For the Future of Food  https://futureoffood.org for facilitating this conversation. 

Find out more about TIFS here>> https://www.tifsinitiative.org

Tune in to catch part II of our conversation with Dorah Momanyi of NAN and iPoP Africa. We speak about her challenges as an entrepreneur and what you can expect going into food production. We also talk about some of her wins and her future plans. 

On this episode we wrap up. season 3 by taking a look at some of our episodes and guests throughout the season. Tune in to learn more.

Ps. Thank you all for being a part of this podcast and let's go on to bigger and better!

On this episode I speak to Peter Kelly the founder of Grow further, an organisation that seeks to restructure funding for scientific agricultural innovations. They do this by giving people from all backgrounds a chance to invest in the food sector and support small holder farming.

To learn more about Grow Further check out their website: https://www.growfurther.org

As hunger action month draws to a close, I am pleased to have a conversation with Liz Williams host of The tip of the tongue podcast and founder of Southern Food and Beverage Museum. We chat about food governance in the contexts of both Kenya and USA. We focus particularly on how different policies shape food systems and food security.

Find The tip of the tongue podcast here... https://southernfood.org/tip-of-the-tongue

On this episode I am joined by the African Scientist; Brian Njoroge to discuss agriculture in the face of climate change. Our conversation covers the current observations of rising global temperatures, extreme weather conditions and changes in pest and diseases. We then tie all this with the impacts that climate change is having on our food systems. 

Find The African Scientist here... https://www.youtube.com/c/TheAfricanScientist

Link to a paper with further information....Bedeke, S.B. Climate change vulnerability and adaptation of crop producers in sub-Saharan Africa: a review on concepts, approaches and methods. Environ Dev Sustain(2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10668-022-02118-8

On this episode we continue with part II of my conversation with Victor Mugo of the World Food Forum. We delve into the role of youth and women in our food systems and the need to support innovators both in research and entrepreneurship. We conclude by speaking about the 2022 flagship event set to happen later this year. Listen to learn more.

To see the full state of food security and nutrition report by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) go to https://www.fao.org/publications/sofi/2022/en/

World food forum website https://www.world-food-forum.org

On this episode we have part I of my conversation with Victor Mugo; the head of global partnerships at the World Food Forum (WFF). We talk about the current status of our food systems including challenges and solutions. We also discuss the establishment and mission of WFF. Tune in to learn more. 

To see the full state of food security and nutrition report by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) go to https://www.fao.org/publications/sofi/2022/en/

We have part II of our conversation with Laura of The bug picture. In this episode she tells us about regenerative agriculture and their project that converts desert locusts into animal feeds and income for farmers. Join us to learn more on this.

Find The Bug Picture here >> https://thebugpicture.com

This is part I of our conversation with Laura; Founder of The bug picture. We discuss insects as a sustainable protein alternative in animal feeds. She tells us about their work in regenerative agriculture using Black Soldier Flies larvae to compost organic waste in the home to get bio-fertilizers. The larvae can then be harvested and used as livestock feed. She is also working to mainstream use of desert locusts in animal feed production to mitigate losses to farmers. 

Find out more about The Bug Picture here https://thebugpicture.com

Welcome to another episode where we are joined by Mr. John the director of Kenya Institute of Organic Farming (KIOF) to discuss organic farming. He tells us about their work and the techniques involved in organic farming as well as current opportunities within the industry for both local and international consumers. Join us to learn more.

Please find KIOF at https://www.kiof.net

The recent opening of Middle Eastern markets for export of Kenyan beef presents an opportunity for livestock farmers. To kick off the new season, we speak to Rob of Thinglogix and Barley beef about beef farming and how the ranch has incorporated technology in its daily operations. Rob also talks about the solutions provided by internet of Things to agriculture. Tune in to learn more.

On this episode we do a fun Q&A session on the most commonly asked questions about house plant care and home gardening. We cover everything from watering, fertilising and pest and disease control. Tune in to learn more on this.

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.

On this episode, the host is joined by Kelvin Wachira an entrepreneur and expert on digital marketing to discuss business skills required for a successful enterprise. We discuss the basics of accounting in SMEs in order to ensure you track all your income and spending and avoid common pitfalls. To reach out to Kelvin, check out his twitter @Kelvinw_BIG or Linked in Kelvin Wachira Wamaitha.

Join host for part II of the plant health series as we discuss diagnosis and control of plant diseases. As usual we give you examples using commonly grown crops for your every farming need.

On this episode the host delves into plant health. We discuss plant diseases; types, causes and symptoms in part one of this series. Tune in to learn more about this with examples of what affects common crops being given.

On this episode, the host speaks to Evans the founder of Rich Farm Kenya. He gives us a glance at the opportunities present in fruit farming including the current booming avocado business. Join us to learn more about the 'Rich Farming Concept' and everything you need to learn about fruit farming.

On this episode we discuss food waste in Kenya in relation to the unfortunate paradox of starvation. The host is joined by Claire; founder and CEO of Farm to feed Kenya, an organisation that seeks to address food waste and it's impact on climate change while also providing cheaper food options to the urban poor. 

To find out more see farmtofeedkenya.com

On this episode we have our first guest, Daniel; the team leader from Mkulima Young a digital marketing platform for agricultural produce. The host discusses the establishment, role and progress made by this crucial platform to small holder farmers and how it has saved them from exploitation by brokers while also equipping them with market information. 

In this episode the host gives a deeper look into plant nutrition and all aspects of fertiliser application. The episode covers types of fertiliser, deficiency symptoms and stages of application.