The Let's Talk Agriculture Podcast

In this episode of The Let's Talk Agriculture Podcast – Carbon Markets Series, we sit down with Fundile Maphanga, Policy Lead at Allied Offsets, to unpack one of the biggest questions in Africa's carbon market story — how do we build trust?

From national initiatives to market regulation and data standards, Fundile breaks down what's working, what's not, and what Africa needs to get right to make its carbon...

In this episode of The Let's Talk Agriculture Podcast – Carbon Markets Series, we sit down with Julien Gastaldi, CEO of Maki Planets, to explore the future of Africa's participation in the global carbon economy.
Julien shares a forward-looking view on how financing, innovation, and partnerships can help scale credible carbon projects across the continent. From investment flows to startup-driven solutions and Africa's position in th...

In this episode of the Let's Talk Agriculture Podcast, host Sharon Nkwah sits down with Vandana Thottoli,  a seasoned executive and thought leader in Africa's business and investment space. Together, they explore what it really takes to scale a business across the continent — from building strong systems and teams, to securing finance, strengthening operations, and navigating the realities of growth.
It's a practical, experience-dr...

Visibility gets you noticed. Authority makes you trusted.

In this solo episode of the Let's Talk Agriculture Podcast, Sharon Nkwah breaks down the critical difference between being seen and being influential for both leaders and organizations in agribusiness.

You'll hear why authority attracts partnerships, funding, and opportunities and how to start building it through clarity, consistency, and the right platforms.

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In this solo episode, I'm sharing 3 simple ways you can make your agri-brand stand out in Africa.

It's not about big words or complicated strategies. It's about keeping your message clear, showing the real people behind your brand, and actually engaging with your audience.

These are practical steps any agribusiness can start using right away.

🎧 Listen in, take what works for you, and let's keep building stronger brands in African ...

African farmers are embracing the digital revolution, and the impact on agriculture across the continent is nothing short of remarkable! In this episode of the Let's Talk Agriculture Podcast, Sharon takes us on an exciting journey into the world of technology in farming. Discover how mobile apps, digital marketplaces, and innovative fintech solutions are empowering farmers to grow smarter, sell quicker, and connect directly with bu...

The Nigerian government has announced a ₦5bn agro-inputs distribution plan — promising to get fertilisers, seeds, and agro-chemicals into the hands of farmers. But will this intervention truly reach those who need it most, or will it get stuck in the same old bottlenecks of politics, logistics, and poor timing?

In this episode, I sit with Ilyasu Ishak, Business Development Manager at CropIT, to unpack the realities on the ground:

Agriculture is often at the heart of climate conversations, but not always at the center of climate solutions. Farmers, especially smallholders, carry the heaviest weight of climate shocks while decisions are made far away from their fields.

In this episode of the Let's Talk Agriculture Podcast, Sharon sits down with Michael Jones, Co-Founder and Lead Architect at AgroReGenerations, to explore what it really means to put farmers fi...

Soil is where it all begins — yet it's often the most overlooked element in agriculture conversations.

In this episode, we dig deep into the role of soil health, regenerative agriculture, and the importance of African-led conservation efforts. Our guest unpacks the causes of land degradation, the potential of regenerative practices, and the mindset shift needed to protect the very foundation of food syst...

In this episode, we're digging into what it really means to create local, relatable media across Africa's multilingual spaces and why translation alone isn't enough.

From tone and pacing to cultural familiarity and sound design, we explore what makes people actually listen, especially in agriculture, development, and social impact projects.

If your campaigns sound good to you but don't connect with your audience, this episode is fo...

Are your agricultural messages truly reaching the people they're meant for?

In this episode, Sharon Nkwah opens up a much-needed conversation around communications in agricultural development. While many NGOs and international development teams are doing powerful work across Africa, the message often gets lost — not due to lack of effort, but lack of alignment.

From missed audiences to overlooked behaviors, we explore the subtle bu...

What if agricultural data wasn't just for researchers — but also for farmers, governments, startups, and everyday decision-makers?

In this episode of Let's Talk Agriculture, we're joined by Karl Morteo, Senior Information Technology Officer at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), to explore the FAO Agro-Informatics Platform — a powerful digital tool transforming how countries acce...

There's a lot of good work happening in agriculture — women-led businesses scaling, agritech solutions making real impact, donor programs driving change in rural communities. But far too often, all that transformation happens quietly. No updates. No stories. No real visibility.

In this solo episode, I'm speaking honestly about something we don't talk about enough: why communication is sti...

You've probably heard it before: "Data is the new oil."

But what does that really mean for the average agri-business especially one operating in informal or under-digitalized environments?

In this episode of the Let's Talk Agriculture podcast, we dive into the power of data and how agri-businesses can start making smarter, more strategic decisions even with limited digital infrastructure.

We're joined by Beatrice Omoh, the COO at B...

Running an agri-business isn't just about producing food — it's about building systems that work, managing operations efficiently, and making smart financial decisions. But for many agri-entrepreneurs, especially small and growing ones, managing inventory, tracking sales, or even preparing basic financial records can feel overwhelming or get left behind completely.

In this episode of the Let's Talk Agriculture podcast, we're joined...

When you hear "agriculture," what do you picture?

A farmer? A tractor? A field?

That's part of the story—but not the full picture.

In this episode, I'm shining a light on the ecosystem enablers—the people, companies, and systems that support the farmer and make agriculture work efficiently, profitably, and sustainably.

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