Agriculture

He shared a compelling story about his efforts to organize pastoralist communities in East Africa, focusing on the challenges faced in bridging the gap between traditional cattle herders and crop farmers. The timeless clash between these groups, exemplified by the Maasai and Kikuyu communities in Kenya and Tanzania, centers on ...

Theo de Jager, a prominent figure in South African agriculture, paints a vivid picture of the challenges and opportunities facing farmers not only in his home country but across the African continent. At the heart of his narrative is the contentious issue of land expropriation without compensation, a policy that ...

Theo de Jager discusses the potential opportunities for South African farmers in Africa, emphasizing the need to view it as a chance for growth rather than competition. He highlights the vast underutilized land and groundwater resources in Africa, presenting the continent as a wealthy region waiting to be unlocked. De ...

Theo de Jager engages in a discussion with Judy Sole, addressing various topics related to farming, agriculture, and the challenges faced by farmers in the modern world. The conversation delves into the critical issue of soil health and its impact on plant and human health. They explore the idea that ...

Judy Sole and Theo de Jager engage in a thought-provoking conversation about the intersection of farming practices, environmental impact, and the implications for human health. They explore the intricate relationship between soil health, plant growth, and the well-being of both farmers and consumers. The dialogue delves into the historical context ...

Judy Sole and Theo de Jager engaged in a thought-provoking conversation on the intricate connections between soil health, plant growth, and human well-being. They delved into the historical use of antibiotics and the evolving understanding of gut biome, drawing parallels to the health of soil. The discussion touched upon the ...

Theo, delves into the intricate relationship between farmers and soils, emphasizing the non-politicized nature of soil compared to the controversial discussions surrounding climate. He advocates for climate-smart agriculture, highlighting that farmers globally face challenges when climate impacts everyone and urges a shift in focus towards soil investments, which directly benefit ...

Theo de Jager engages in a thought-provoking discourse on the contemporary challenges confronted by family farms in the wake of a shifting global perspective on food systems. The backdrop to his discussion is the recent Food System Summits, particularly the main summit held in Rome, which prompted a collective reevaluation ...

This video sees Mr Luis Felipe talking to us about how Costa Rica looks after their livestock and different agricultural techniques that are used. Mr Luis tells us about how he addresses the three major issues of mitigation, irrigation and adaptation/productivity. Mr Luis ensures us that he wants to make ...

This video is very informative and interesting. Mr Roger Godwin, a project and environmental researcher has an endlessly interesting pool of knowledge stored in his cranium.   Mr Godwin talks to us initially about the rights farmers used to have to their mineral rights. Where agriculture used to be fairly ...