From Pandemic to Prosperity: Derrick Gatobu's Farming Story
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Welcome to this week's edition of Wandieville Newsletter.
In this week's edition, we spotlight Derrick Mutwiri Gatobu, an irish potato farmer in Kenya, who began farming in 2020 after losing his job during the COVID-19 pandemic. Realizing that food remained essential even in tough times, he built a sustainable livelihood for himself and his family.
Derek sources seeds from European farmers and local cooperatives, carefully selecting quality seeds for better harvests and healthier crops. Despite challenges like seed diseases, high fertilizer costs, and limited certified seeds, he finds farming both rewarding and fulfilling, making it his career of choice.
Revolutionizing Nigeria's Seed Industry: The Role of NASC Technologies in Ensuring Quality and Trust
We are excited to invite you to an upcoming webinar on Thursday, February 20th, 2025 at 10:00 AM, via zoom, where we'll explore how NASC's innovative technologies—such as SeedCodex, SeedTracker and EGS are transforming Nigeria's seed sector. During this webinar, farmers will gain key insights into detecting counterfeit seeds and boosting their harvests, while seed companies will discover tools to enhance seed quality and build stronger customer trust.
Join our distinguished speakers, including Arc Kabir Ibrahim (National President, All Farmers Association of Nigeria, AFAN), Alh. Yusuf-Ado Kibiya (President, SEEDAN), and Folarin Sunday Okelola, PhD (Acting Registrar, PVP Office Nigeria), as they share their expertise and perspectives on the role of these seed technologies in strengthening Nigeria's seed sector.
Opportunities
The FMN Prize for Innovation is accepting applications for innovative solutions to reduce food loss and wastage in Nigeria's food production, open to MSMEs and students with scalable ideas.
The World Food Prize Foundation, in collaboration with America's Cultivation Corridor, has launched the Innovate for Impact Challenge to support early-stage AgTech startups addressing global food security and sustainability.
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