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EP 162: Emmanuel Valentine, Making High-Tech Farming like Hydroponics Affordable for All
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With the continent's population projected to reach 2.6 billion by 2050, food production must increase by 70% amidst growing challenges from climate.
Valentine Emmanuel, a Nigerian agricultural scientist, shares his innovative approach to solving Africa's food security challenges through sustainable farming techniques and entrepreneurship.
Valentine's research on the cyclone nutrient economy repurposes treated wastewater for hydroponic farming, to make this farming system affordable for all.
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Chapters
1. Agriculture as Universal Set for Food Security (00:00:00)
2. Valentine's Journey in Agricultural Science (00:03:18)
3. Cyclone Nutrient Economy Research (00:07:21)
4. Making Hydroponics Affordable (00:10:45)
5. Farm4Us: Connecting Land, Skills and Capital (00:17:34)
6. Balancing Research, Leadership, and Entrepreneurship (00:25:14)
7. Advice: Start Before You're Ready (00:30:46)
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