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Trust, Trade, and Technology: Securing Nigeria’s Agri-Marketplaces with Izuchukwu Areh

Release Date: 05/15/2025

The Agritech Boom: African Farmers Going Digital

The Let’s Talk Agriculture Podcast

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 buyers like never before. But it’s not all smooth sailing. We’ll also tackle the challenges that come with this transformation—think infrastructure hurdles,...

The ₦5bn Agro-Inputs Distribution Plan – Will It Work?

The Let’s Talk Agriculture Podcast

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: How effective input distribution can transform yields Why timing is critical for farmers’ success The risks of leakages and mismanagement What lessons...

Rethinking Carbon Offsets Through Farmers, Equity, and Climate Justice with Micheal Jones

The Let’s Talk Agriculture Podcast

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 first in the fight for climate justice. Michael shares his journey from city life to co-founding a global initiative spanning East Africa and Indonesia, and why...

Restoring What Feeds Us: Soil, Regeneration, and African-Led Conservation

The Let’s Talk Agriculture Podcast

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

What Local Sounds Like: Building Regional Media in Multilingual Agri Spaces

The Let’s Talk Agriculture Podcast

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.

Beyond the Message: Understanding Agricultural Audiences with Sharon Idahosa

The Let’s Talk Agriculture Podcast

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

Unlocking the Power of Agro-Informatics – With Karl Morteo (FAO)

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

Unspoken Work: Why Communication Still Feels Optional in Agriculture

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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.

Leading with Data: How Agri-Businesses Can Use Tech to Drive Smarter Decisions with Beatrice Omoh

The Let’s Talk Agriculture Podcast

You’ve probably heard it before: “Data is the new oil.”

Building Resilient Agri-Businesses with Smart Financial Tools with Ndu Ekwomadu

The Let’s Talk Agriculture Podcast

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.

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In this episode, we dive into the digital transformation of agricultural trade in Africa with a spotlight on Agro Market Square, a fast-rising agri-marketplace designed to build trust in agri-commerce through secure, technology-driven solutions.

Agro Market Square provides a B2B platform that connects smallholder farmers directly to buyers, processors, and other value chain actors. One of their standout features is their escrow-secured transaction system, which protects both buyers and sellers from fraud—one of the most pressing challenges in online agricultural trade.

This conversation explores:

Why trust is the backbone of successful agri-trade
How Agro Market Square’s escrow system works
The challenges and opportunities in Nigeria’s digital agri-marketplace space
How smallholder farmers benefit from transparency and direct market access
What the future looks like for agri-marketplaces in Africa

Whether you’re a farmer, agribusiness owner, digital platform builder, or someone interested in the future of food trade, this episode offers valuable insights on how to make agricultural e-commerce work—safely.

Guest: Izuchukwu Areh, Co-founder, Agro Market Square

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