Youth Unmoderated Podcast 4/4: Revolutionizing Agriculture with Hydroponics & Digital Farming

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This episode features Sifa Florence Sangwa, a farm consultant and agricultural influencer from Rwanda and Adelaide Naa Okpoti, co-founder and Chief Horticulture Lead at Farm Estates Ltd., Ghana, an indoor vertical hydroponic vegetable farm powered by artificial intelligence and Internet of Things. These two young passionate advocates for sustainable agriculture discuss the growing field of agriculture and the importance of modern farming techniques. Adelaide shares her journey into hydroponic farming, emphasizing the challenges of indoor farming, like controlling humidity and temperature, and the benefits of using less water and space. Sifa explains her role in promoting sustainable farming through the Agricultural Influencers Network, connecting farmers across Africa and helping them gain visibility.
Both women highlight the importance of using technology and social media to inspire and educate others, particularly youth, about the potential of agriculture as a profitable and sustainable business. Their conversation underscores the need for experimentation and learning from mistakes in the farming industry, encouraging young people to get involved and innovate in agriculture.
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