Decent livelihoods for female small holder farmers in 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. 

Deliver Nigeria to Boost Smallholder 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 c…

SA Rising Stars In Sustainability

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 Min…

 Ben Leyka talks African Agri Investment Indaba (AAII) 2024

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

Sibobugingo Jöel receives 1.5 million in funds for Green Acres Farms

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

Joburg Market to host Farmers’ and SMME Day

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. #Plantingt…

Climate Media Awards launches in SA

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 No…

The annual State of the Beer Economy event

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, Jo…

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

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).

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

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.