EP 54: Palesa Motaung: Making agribusiness value chains more efficient with Agrikool

Agrikool, is a startup focused on making food and agricultural products accessible to everyone.  Palesa Motaung, COO of Agrikool discusses the challenges of agri-entrepreneurship in South Africa and how Agrikool has had to adapt its business model to meet the needs of its target market. The episode also highlights Agrikool's strong retail partnerships in the sector and their commitment to research and development to support the farming community. Episode timestamps:[00:18] Agri-entrepreneurship challenges in South Africa.[06:00] Access to finance for farmers.[09:07] Challenges for small-scale farmers.[15:19] Small-scale farming challenges.[19:07] Initiatives should be more focused.[23:02] Small-scale farmers and research.[26:40] Qualifying to supply through Agricool Farms.[30:29] Seasonality and market pricing.[34:10] Market intelligence is gold.Visit Agrikool for more information.Please rate and review this podcast episode.Email info@mbalinwoko.comSubscribe to The Mbali Nwoko Podcast today!

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Welcome to the Mbali Nwoko Podcast, the leading agricultural podcast on the African continent! Join us as we bring you exclusive insights from the foremost industry experts and stakeholders in the agricultural sector and its value chain. The podcast features a diverse range of guests, including farmers, scientists, agronomists, researchers, economists, investors, and policymakers, among others. Our mission is to inspire, educate, and inform our listeners about the business of farming and agriculture, and to help them stay up-to-date with the latest trends, innovations, and challenges in the industry. Your host, Mbali Nwoko, is a multi-award-winning South African farmer, keynote speaker, columnist, and agri entrepreneur, who brings her wealth of experience and expertise to every episode. So tune in (biweekly) on this exciting journey of discovery and growth in the world of agriculture!