The Social AgTech Podcast

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Welcome to The Social AgTech Podcast by dmtr. This is the place to be for those interested in shaping a more food secure future for our planet, where nobody has to go hungry. Whether looking to learn more about hunger, find out about how you can make a difference or how you can support and learn from the innovators already doing so, we will be covering topics for you. We will be taking a look at the latest developments from the world of food and agricultural technology, as well as amazing startups and programs making a real difference in the most food insecure communities around the world.

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February 23, 2025Episode 835 min

Funding the Future of Food: How AgTech is Transforming Global Food Security

How can we scale agtech innovations to make food systems more efficient and accessible?In this episode, we sit down with Claire Pribula, Managing Director of The Yield Lab Asia-Pacific, to explore the role of venture capital in driving sustainable agriculture. Claire shares insights on investing in early-stage startups, tackling food insecurity with technology, and ensuring smallholder farmers aren’t left behind. From AI-powered precision farming to sustainable supply chains, we uncover how innovation is reshaping the future of food.

January 21, 2025Episode 719 min

How Post-Harvest Innovation Can Revolutionize Food Systems

Dive into the latest episode of The Social AgTech Podcast, where we tackle the critical issue of post-harvest loss with William Lanier, CEO of NeverIdle Farms. Learn how mobile storage solutions are transforming food systems in sub-Saharan Africa, empowering farmers to reduce grain loss, increase income, and improve food security. From innovative agricultural technologies to systemic challenges, this episode offers actionable insights for anyone invested in combating hunger and fostering sustainable farming practices.

November 17, 202431 min

Empowering Sierra Leone: Emmanuel Lavalie on Agriculture, Education, and Food Security

In this inspiring episode of The Social AgTech Podcast, Emmanuel Lavalie, founder of The Impere Foundation for Education and Agriculture, shares his remarkable journey. From transformative dreams calling him back to Sierra Leone to empowering youth through agriculture and education, Emmanuel's mission is to combat hunger and foster sustainable development. Tune in to learn how innovation and love for humanity drive change against the challenges of food security in West Africa.

September 29, 2024Episode 537 min

Vijana Twaweza Club: Tackling Food Insecurity in a Kenyan Refugee Camp

In this episode of The Social AgTech Podcast, we are joined by Luundo, the founder of Vijana Twaweza Club, a groundbreaking refugee-led farming initiative based in Kakuma Refugee Camp, Kenya. Luundo shares his journey from fleeing the Democratic Republic of Congo to leading a project that is transforming food security for Kakuma's residents. Learn how Vijana Twaweza Club uses innovative solutions like fish farming to combat hunger, create employment for youth, and foster community-driven change in one of the world's largest refugee camps. A truly inspiring conversation about resilience, ingenuity, and hope.

July 9, 202421 min

Innovation challenges & breakthrough startups

In this episode hosts Dion and Arian explore innovations transforming global food systems to ensure no one goes hungry. In this episode, they recap insights from the UN Sustainable Development Goals and highlight local innovations tackling food security and climate challenges. They discuss groundbreaking programs like the WFP Innovation Accelerator, Hult Prize, and FoodShot Global Challenge, featuring breakthroughs such ListenField, which is advancing digital farming in Thailand, and AkoFresh and Koolboks, which are using solar-powered refrigeration in Ghana and Nigeria. Emphasizing inclusive investment and community engagement, the hosts explore how technology can merge with traditional farming to create sustainable food systems. Discover how these innovations are paving the way for a food-secure future for everyone.

May 19, 202420 min

UN Sustainable Development Goals: Food, Hunger & Sustainability

Join us in our third episode as we explore what the United Nations Sustinable Development Goals (SDGs) are, what they say about addressing hunger and we set the scene for tackling hunger around the world as we review recent UN SGD Summit and COP 28 events.

April 8, 2024Episode 226 min

Introduction Part 2: How we got here

In this second episode of our two part introduction to The Social AgTech Podcast, Arian and Dion look at how their very different journeys brought them here, from quantum physics to humanitarian projects. They discuss their differing routes, how to start getting involved and how much of what they have learnt along the way has highlighted the need to talk more about the ways in which hunger and malnutrition are being and should be tackled.

March 12, 2024Episode 124 min

Introduction Part 1: Hunger, Innovation & Why Now?

Welcome to the very first episode of the Social Agtech podcast by dmtr. These first two introductory episodes are going to be a bit different to all those that follow as we explore some of the key challenges that cause hunger around the world, how we got here and how dmtr and this podcast fit into efforts to achieve zero hunger.