Can smarter water management reshape the future of African fish farming? And what happens when farmers finally get the data they need to scale?

In this episode of AgriTech Founders Diary, we sit down with Deborah Falope, co-founder and COO of Aquatrack, a fast-growing biotech and agri-tech startup helping fish farmers optimize water quality, improve yield, access finance, and run more efficient farms using AI and IoT. As both a farmer and a tech founder, Deborah brings a rare, grounded perspective on what is actually broken in aquaculture—and what it takes to fix it.

In this episode you’ll learn:

• Why water quality is one of aquaculture’s biggest threats

• How Aquatrack’s AI-powered operating system helps farmers track inventory, mortality, finance, and production

• Why adoption is still the hardest challenge in agri-tech

• The real reason farmers resist new tools (and how to design products they will use)

• How data, financing, and community support drive sustainable fish farming

• What it takes to scale agri-tech solutions across Africa

If you care about agri-tech, aquaculture, or the future of water-smart farming in Africa, this episode is for you.

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Can small, flexible vertical farms fix access to fresh food and reduce our dependence on processed meals?

In this episode of AgriTech Founders Diary, we sit down with Rick Langille, founder of Harvest Today, to explore how modular vertical farming is reshaping food systems across homes, schools, communities, and commercial farms. Rick breaks down the gaps in traditional farming, the health and economic case for fresher produce, and what it takes to scale controlled-environment solutions globally.

You’ll learn:

• Why vertical farming is gaining global momentum

• The hidden cost of processed food on health and food security

• How modular farm design unlocks affordability and access

• What African innovators should know before entering CEA

• Practical insights for founders building sustainable agri-tech systems

If you care about the future of food, nutrition, or scalable agri-tech, this episode is for you

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Why do investors still see African agri-tech as “too risky”? In this episode of AgriTech Founders Diary, host Kenneth Obayuwana sits down with Rahmat, an investment professional at FarmTize Capital and African Food Changemakers, to unpack the myths, mindset shifts, and real strategies behind building investor confidence in Africa’s agricultural ecosystem.

You’ll learn:

• Why “risk” is often a data and visibility problem, not a market one

• How founders can use storytelling, partnerships, and documentation to build credibility

• Real examples of African startups like Relief, Apollo Agriculture, and Hello Tractor that are shifting global perceptions

• What structural reforms and ecosystem collaborations can unlock more local and international capital

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What if investing in agriculture could be as strategic as trading stocks or backing startups?

In this episode of AgriTech Founders Diary, host Kenneth Obayuwana breaks down practical, low-risk ways to invest smartly in the agricultural sector. From understanding project finance and commodity exchange platforms to exploring angel investing in agri-tech startups, Kenneth reveals how to make your money work for you without burning out as a farmer.

You’ll learn:

• Why crowdfunding isn’t always the best route for investors

• How cooperatives and commodity exchange platforms can reduce risk

• The real potential of virtual funding and angel syndicates in agri-tech

• What due diligence steps to take before investing in any agricultural venture

If you’ve ever wanted to grow your wealth through agriculture without getting your hands dirty, this episode is your guide.

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Funding is one of the toughest challenges Agri tech founders face. In this solo episode of AgriTech Founders Diary, host Kenneth Obayuwana breaks down how startups can access non dilutive funding capital that helps you grow without giving up equity or taking on debt.

In this episode you’ll discover:

• Why your first grant is the gateway to bigger opportunities

• Practical steps to position your startup for funding success

• The storytelling, problem framing, and evidence investors look for

• How to avoid common mistakes that cost founders funding

• Ways to build credibility, partnerships, and long term sustainability

If you’re an Agri tech founder or entrepreneur navigating the funding maze, this episode is for you.

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Can the right grant transform your startup’s future?

In this episode of AgriTech Founders Diary, we sit down with Olugbenga Ogunbowale, CEO of Grant Master, known as “The Grant Master” for helping countless entrepreneurs unlock millions in non-dilutive funding.

You’ll learn:

• The difference between grants, competitions, loans, and VC funding

• When and how agri-tech startups should apply for grants

• Why documentation and focus are key to winning

• How to avoid common mistakes that waste time and energy

If you’re building in agri-tech and need funding insights that go beyond loans and equity, this episode is for you.

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What does it take to rebuild agriculture for both people and planet?

In this episode of AgriTech Founders Diary, Peter Murage of MOOF Africa and Michael Jones of AgroReGenerations share how open source systems, local knowledge, and farmer first practices are shaping climate resilient agriculture across Africa.

You’ll learn:

• Why open source matters for trust and scale

• How local knowledge drives better food solutions

• The realities of scaling regenerative farming

If you care about agri tech, climate resilience, or the future of farming in Africa, this episode is for you.

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If you care about sustainable farming, local knowledge, and climate action, this one’s for you.

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Can open-source tools and ancestral knowledge transform the future of farming?

In this episode of AgriTech Founders Diary, we sit down with Michael Jones, co-founder and Lead Architect of AgroReGenerations, a regenerative systems initiative helping smallholder farmers build climate resilience through transparent tech and local collaboration.

What we discussed:

Why open-source tools matter for farmers and food security

How regenerative agriculture can fight climate change and poverty

The role of AI, blockchain, and ancestral wisdom in farming

What scaling with integrity looks like in diverse communities

Michael’s vision for farmer-first innovation over the next five years

If you care about sustainable farming, local knowledge, and climate action, this one’s for you.

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Support Peter Murage’s work and journey to COP30 via MOOF Africa

If you care about sustainable farming, local knowledge, and climate action, this one’s for you.

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