The Lasgidi Farmer Podcast

📣 Last 3yrs when India halted the export of its rice 🌾 the ripple was felt in Africa 🌍 and in Nigeria . This year, fertilizer production disruption in the country had similar effects. India is an agriculture powerhouse supplying important inputs for Africa’s food production and security. The country attained record grain 357.73 million metric tons (MMT) and horticulture output of 362.08 MMT, be...

This is third episode of the edutainment series of The Lasgidi Farmer Podcast. This particular drama was written by Toheeb Azeez (The Lasgidi Farmer and the founder and host of The Lasgidi Farmer Podcast) in 2017 and published the same year, on Facebook on his personal page. It later was voice-acted with Maryam Giwa in May 2026 and published in June 15, 2026. Voice actors: Maryam Giwa: Oluwakemi T...

This discourse was about GMOs, biosecurity, food sovereignty -lessons from Northern America to adapt for Africa food sovereignty , with the continent's food insecurity situation and weak regulation, and how unregulated/dangerous synthetic chemicals (pesticides/herbicides) and food manipulation procedures could have disastrous effects. The guest Dr. Michelle Perro , is a veteran pediatrician wi...

In this eye-opening episode of The Lasgidi Farmer Podcast, we dive deep into one of the most promising yet underdeveloped sectors in African agriculture — fish farming (aquaculture). Despite Nigeria’s huge potential to become a major fish producer, the sector continues to struggle with low yields, high costs, disease outbreaks, and inefficient practices. A major reason? Extremely slow adoption of...

Genetics and Technology for Better Fish Breeding in Nigeria – Insights from Nofima In this insightful episode, we sit down with two leading experts from Nofima, one of the world’s top aquaculture research institutes in Norway: Dr. Anna Kristina Sonesson – Research Director in Genetics and Breeding Marie Lillehammer – Senior Researcher specializing in breeding program optimization We explore how ad...

In this powerful and insightful episode of The Lasgidi Farmer Podcast, we sat down with Michael Akinsete , Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Ecotutu , a pioneering Nigerian cleantech company transforming cold chain infrastructure. Widely known as “The Food Systems Guy,” Michael brings deep expertise and passion as he discussed practical ways to tackle one of Nigeria’s most pressing challen...

In this landmark inaugural episode of The Lasgidi Farmer Podcast, we are privileged to host Professor Stella Olusola Odebode , Professor of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development and current Head of Department at the University of Ibadan. With more than four decades of experience in teaching, research, and policy, Professor Odebode is a foremost authority on gender analysis in agriculture, w...

In this timely and insightful episode of The Lasgidi Farmer Podcast, we sit down with Professor Olugbenga O. AdeOluwa , Professor of Soil Fertility and Organic Agriculture at the University of Ibadan and Coordinator of the Organic and Agroecology Initiative (ORAIN). Titled “GMOs in Nigeria: Promise or Poison?” , this conversation explores one of the most important debates in Nigerian agriculture t...

Summary This conversation delves into the appraisal and analysis of the Nigerian agriculture budget for 2025-2026, focusing on its implications for farmers, food security, and the overall economy. The discussion features insights from agricultural professionals on the effectiveness of past budgets, the importance of accountability, and the need for strategic investments in the agricultural sector....

This was an urgent conversation to address the ongoing cocoa crisis where prices have plummeted and cocoa farmers, especially in Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire, have been most affected and unable to sell their stocks, which have had significant impacts on their livelihoods and lives. We attempted at the causal factors of the crisis but also perused the differences in impact experienced by the Ghanaian co...

Summary In this conversation, Toheeb Azeez (host) and Adekanmi Adesuyi (Sam, the Guest) discuss the evolving economic landscape between Nigeria and Canada, emphasizing the importance of global engagement, agricultural practices, and the need for youth involvement in farming. The dialogue explores the challenges faced by Nigeria's economy, the lessons that can be learned from Canada's econo...

Summary This conversation explores the intersection of health, nutrition, and lifestyle, focusing on the pressing health crises in Nigeria, including non-communicable diseases and infectious diseases. The discussion emphasizes the importance of nutrition in disease prevention, the impact of lifestyle choices on health, particularly fertility, and the role of community education and government in p...

Title: WEF 26 & State of the Globe -A new World Order Cohost: Olugbenga Aderemi-Williams Summary In this conversation, Toheeb Azeez & Gbenga Aderemi-Williams discuss Trumps' intent to take Greenland and the implications, Trump's Board of Peace initiative, the geopolitical shifts in global alliances, and the challenges faced by the U.S. in maintaining its influence. The dialogue als...

Unlocking SME Growth: Strategies for Success Navigating the Challenges of Entrepreneurship Summary This conversation delves into the intricacies of starting and sustaining small and medium enterprises (SMEs). It highlights the importance of having a clear vision, understanding the challenges of entrepreneurship, and the necessity of proper funding and structure. The discussion emphasizes the need...

In this powerful episode of The Lasgidi Farmer Podcast, we sat with Jacob Oluwayanmife Abiodun, founder and CEO of Coconoto, a trailblazing climate-smart agritech company revolutionizing Nigeria's coconut value chain by turning abundant agricultural waste into sustainable, high-value products. Nigeria, the world's 19th largest coconut producer with over 270,000 metric tonnes annually (proj...

In this episode of The Lasgidi Farmer Podcast, we sat down with Thara Aisha Atta, Founder and CEO of Trashformas Nigeria Limited, to discuss her work converting agricultural wastes such as animal manure and crop residues into clean, affordable biogas for cooking and sustainable energy. Thara opens with her assessment of biogas prospects in Nigeria and Africa: While the global biogas market exceeds...

We held this urgent space on the currently ongoing Venezuela crisis and escalating geopolitics, and what it means for the sovereignty, development, energy and food security of the countries in the global south, and for and peace and prosperity of the world at large. At the onset of Trump’s 2nd presidency we had discussed about what the state of the world and global food security would be ( check E...

This podcast episode deliberated on the need for simple, responsive, and effective research-to-policy pathways to address Nigeria’s agricultural challenges, such as food security, rural poverty, and economic diversification. Policies are deliberate ways to bring about development. When evidence-based, policies more likely yield positive outcomes and impacts. Thorough research births evidence that...

NTA Close Flow with Toheeb Azeez: Planning for a New Future - Can Agriculture become Nigeria's new Oil.

Our Founder & CEO, Toheeb Azeez was on NTA 2 Lagos on the Close Flow show to discuss Agritech & Youth Employment. The Nigerian Youth population is going to reach 70 million by 2030. It would form over 26% of a 260 million projected Nigerian population in that year. Currently, there are 13 million unemployed youths of the nation. This figure could even climb higher with an envisaged bigger...

Our Founder & CEO, Toheeb Azeez was a Guest on Farmlife TV on NTA 10 to discuss on the topic: Farming in Nigeria - Prospects & Challenges. At the interview he stressed the need to significantly raise agriculture budget to unleash growth of the Nigerian agriculture and promote food security. Nigeria’s budgetary allocation to agriculture in 2024 grew by 55.9% from previous year (thanks to in...

From $70B Trade Deficit to Diaspora Boom: Unlocking African Agrifood Exports with Seller Africa Summary: In this powerful episode of The Lasgidi Farmer Podcast, we unpack Africa’s trade paradox with Seyi Dipo-Ogunleye, PR & Marketing Specialist at Seller Africa, the e-commerce platform connecting African SMEs to global buyers. Africa’s merchandise trade surged 13.9% to $1.5 trillion in 2024 af...

This Episode is with FarmX , a digital agriculture and logistics platform, represented by its CEO and COO, Igbokwe Marvis and Adeosun Victor . Title Agricultural & Livelihood Transformation through Equitable Digital Supply Chain. Summary This conversation delves into the critical role of digital supply chains in enhancing food security and empowering farmers. The discussion highlights the miss...

This insightful conversation was urgently held in reality a changed rainfall pattern and which constituted concern as the Nigerian food system is largely rain-dependent. The Episode has as it is Gest, Shuqrah Umar , an agricultural professional with specialization in irrigation and many years of experience in the field. Shuqrah leads two visionary enterprise in Nigeria -founded Sierra Alpha Resour...

Dive into Nigeria’s Blue Economy in this compelling podcast discourse that unpacks the nation’s vast marine resources and strategic position in the Gulf of Guinea. Our Guest for this Episoide is Okon Eteobong Amah (The Catfishprenuer), MD/CEO PRODAVE SERVICES INTEGRATED. He is the Secretary of Akwa Ibom Fish Farmers Association of Nigeria (AKWAFFAN). With the global Blue Economy valued at $24 tril...