From Boardrooms to Kenyan Farm Fields: Why I Bet Everything on Agriculture
Welcome to the very first episode of The Yield, a podcast exploring the people, businesses, innovations, and ideas shaping the future of African agriculture. I'm Zanele Hlatshwayo, a South African farmer, investor, and storyteller based in Kenya. By day, I work across agribusiness and food security investments throughout Africa. Outside the boardroom, I am building a commercial export farm supplying fresh herbs and vegetables to international markets. In this episode, I share the journey that led me into agriculture, the lessons I've learned from farming, and why I believe Africa needs better agricultural storytelling. Whether you're a farmer, agribusiness entrepreneur, investor, student, policymaker, or simply curious about the future of food in Africa, this podcast is for you. 🌍 Subscribe for weekly conversations on farming, agribusiness, food security, innovation, investment, and entrepreneurship across Africa. What We Discuss ✅ Why I launched The Yield ✅ My journey into commercial farming ✅ Lessons learned from building an export farm ✅ The challenges and opportunities facing African agriculture ✅ Why storytelling matters in shaping perceptions of farming ✅ The future of food, farming, and investment in Africa Chapters 00:00 Welcome to The Yield 02:45 My Journey Into Agriculture 05:01 Lessons Learned From Farming 07:19 The People Behind Agriculture 10:02 The Future of African Agriculture 12:01 What's Next For The Yield Connect With The Yield 📸 Instagram: @theyield.africa 📩 Subscribe to The Yield Newsletter 🎙️ Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts
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