Ruth Saleh Ardzard discusses the work of East-West Seed Knowledge Transfer Foundation Nigeria and its knowledge transfer efforts to empower women in Northern Nigeria. 

Ruth Saleh Ardzard discusses the work of East-West Seed Knowledge Transfer Foundation Nigeria and its knowledge transfer efforts to empower women in Northern Nigeria.

Decent livelihoods for female small holder farmers in Nigeria

Usman Bara'u Munkaila Project Manager at Deliver Nigeria project discusses how the project will address key challenges facing smallholder farmers in Nigeria, which include low yields, limited market access, high post-harvest losses and inadequate access to finance. These issues are exacerbated by climate change and low demand for vegetables in the region.

Usman Bara'u Munkaila Project Manager at Deliver Nigeria project discusses how the project will address key challenges facing smallholder farmers in Nigeria, which include low yields, limited market access, high post-harvest losses and inadequate access to finance. These issues are exacerbated by climate change and low demand for vegetables in the region.

Deliver Nigeria to Boost Smallholder Farmers in Nigeria

Discussing the exciting National SDG Challenge! 

This event was hosted by Soapbox South Africa and brought together the best young innovators from the University of Johannesburg, University of Pretoria, and Wits. 

For eight intense weeks, they teamed up with giants like Standard Bank, Ivanhoe Mines, and Anglo American Platinum, working on ground-breaking solutions for real sustainability challenges.

Panel of guests:

-Amelia Francis (Team Lead | Head of Programme: SDG Challenge South Africa and from Soapbox South Africa)

-Jacob Modiba (Acting Head of Sustainability at Anglo American Platinum) 

-Caroline Kaitano (WITS Student: Team Lead | Pursuing her Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering)

-Bahloliwe Maphanga (WITS Student: Shared responsibility with all teammates such as meeting chair, secretary, research and consolidation of solution | Pursing a degree in Mining Engineering}

Discussing the exciting National SDG Challenge! 
This event was hosted by Soapbox South Africa and brought together the best young innovators from the University of Johannesburg, University of Pretoria, and Wits. 
For eight intense weeks, they teamed up with giants like Standard Bank, Ivanhoe Mines, and Anglo American Platinum, working on ground-breaking solutions for real sustainability challenges.
Panel of guests:
-Amelia Francis (Team Lead | Head of Programme: SDG Challenge South Africa and from Soapbox South Africa)
-Jacob Modiba (Acting Head of Sustainability at Anglo American Platinum) 
-Caroline Kaitano (WITS Student: Team Lead | Pursuing her Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering)
-Bahloliwe Maphanga (WITS Student: Shared responsibility with all teammates such as meeting chair, secretary, research and consolidation of solution | Pursing a degree in Mining Engineering}

SA Rising Stars In Sustainability

#Plantingtheseed hosts Ben Leyka, CEO of African Agri Council to discuss African Agri Investment Indaba (AAII) happening in November 2024 & latest food waste stats.

#Plantingtheseed hosts Ben Leyka, CEO of African Agri Council to discuss African Agri Investment Indaba (AAII) happening in November 2024 &amp; latest food waste stats.

 Ben Leyka talks African Agri Investment Indaba (AAII) 2024

Award winning Rwandan founder of Green Acre Farms, Sibobugingo Jöel discusses milestone of securing 1.5 million in funds thanks to @aeerwanda & @Tearfund.

Award winning Rwandan founder of Green Acre Farms, Sibobugingo Jöel discusses milestone of securing 1.5 million in funds thanks to @aeerwanda &amp; @Tearfund.

Sibobugingo Jöel receives 1.5 million in funds for Green Acres Farms

Joburg Market opens its doors for the much-anticipated Farmers’ and SMME Day on 17 October 2024. This event promises to ignite growth, drive opportunities, and champion inclusivity in the agricultural sector, aligning with the City of Johannesburg's bold Growth and Development Strategy.

#Plantingtheseed

Joburg Market opens its doors for the much-anticipated Farmers’ and SMME Day on 17 October 2024. This event promises to ignite growth, drive opportunities, and champion inclusivity in the agricultural sector, aligning with the City of Johannesburg's bold Growth and Development Strategy.
#Plantingtheseed

Joburg Market to host Farmers’ and SMME Day

Founding director and political editor of Scrolla.Africa. Mr Zukile Majova talks about the upcoming inaugural Climate Media Awards which launches with R100,000 in prizes!

The awards are open to reporters and content creators in communities all over South Africa. The competition, which closes on November 30th 2024, is open to submissions in Afrikaans, English and Zulu. 

Founding director and political editor of Scrolla.Africa. Mr Zukile Majova talks about the upcoming inaugural Climate Media Awards which launches with R100,000 in prizes!
The awards are open to reporters and content creators in communities all over South Africa. The competition, which closes on November 30th 2024, is open to submissions in Afrikaans, English and Zulu.

Climate Media Awards launches in SA

The annual State of the Beer Economy event, was held at the Caledon Farm Research & Development Facility in the Western Cape, South Africa.

South African Breweries (SAB) showcased its significant contribution to the agricultural economy at this gathering attended by the Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuizenwho offered an in-depth exploration of the beer sector’s shared value and its inclusive role in growing the economy.

We find out more about this event and discuss its outcomes.

#Plantingtheseed talks to Naadirah Grimsel-Gradwell -Regulatory & Public Policy Director at the South African Breweries (SAB). 

The annual State of the Beer Economy event, was held at the Caledon Farm Research &amp; Development Facility in the Western Cape, South Africa.
South African Breweries (SAB) showcased its significant contribution to the agricultural economy at this gathering attended by the Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuizenwho offered an in-depth exploration of the beer sector’s shared value and its inclusive role in growing the economy.
We find out more about this event and discuss its outcomes.
#Plantingtheseed talks to Naadirah Grimsel-Gradwell -Regulatory &amp; Public Policy Director at the South African Breweries (SAB).

The annual State of the Beer Economy event

Mmatsheko Mosito in conversation with African Agri Council CEO, Ben Leyka discussing agri investment on the continent of Africa, food insecurity crisis and the upcoming African Agri Investment Indaba (AAII).

Mmatsheko Mosito in conversation with African Agri Council CEO, Ben Leyka discussing agri investment on the continent of Africa, food insecurity crisis and the upcoming African Agri Investment Indaba (AAII).

African Agri Council CEO, Ben Leyka talks agri investment & food security

Dr. Brylyne Chitsunge is a commercial farmer and the first Pan African Parliament Ambassador for Food Security.

She joins #Plantingtheseed host, Mmatsheko Mosito to discuss sustainable agriculture practice, climate change, and Tools to support women farmers.

Dr. Brylyne Chitsunge is a commercial farmer and the first Pan African Parliament Ambassador for Food Security.
She joins #Plantingtheseed host, Mmatsheko Mosito to discuss sustainable agriculture practice, climate change, and Tools to support women farmers.

Dr. Brylyne Chitsunge talks food security & empowering farmers in Africa

Various types of farming, agro-processing, agro-technology, agropreneurship.

Various types of farming, agro-processing, agro-technology, agropreneurship.

Planting the Seed

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