What if agricultural data wasn’t just for researchers — but also for farmers, governments, startups, and everyday decision-makers?

In this episode of Let’s Talk Agriculture, we’re joined by Karl Morteo, Senior Information Technology Officer at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), to explore the FAO Agro-Informatics Platform — a powerful digital tool transforming how countries access and use agricultural data.

We break down what agro-informatics really means, how the platform supports smarter decision-making on the ground, and why it matters for the future of resilient, inclusive food systems. We also touch on FAO’s creative global campaign, “Travel Around the World with the Agro-Informatics Platform”, showing how data is making real impact — from policy rooms to classrooms.

Whether you’re in agtech, rural development, or food systems policy — this is a must-listen.

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There’s a lot of good work happening in agriculture — women-led businesses scaling, agritech solutions making real impact, donor programs driving change in rural communities. But far too often, all that transformation happens quietly. No updates. No stories. No real visibility.

In this solo episode, I’m speaking honestly about something we don’t talk about enough: why communication is still treated like an afterthought in agriculture and what that’s costing us.

We’ll unpack why the silence exists, how donor cycles and project structures play a role, and what it means for the people doing the work behind the scenes. If you’ve ever felt like your project or organization deserves to be better seen and understood — this conversation is for you.

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You’ve probably heard it before: “Data is the new oil.”

But what does that really mean for the average agri-business especially one operating in informal or under-digitalized environments?

In this episode of the Let’s Talk Agriculture podcast, we dive into the power of data and how agri-businesses can start making smarter, more strategic decisions even with limited digital infrastructure.

We’re joined by Beatrice Omoh, the COO at BrandDrive, a business management platform supporting small businesses with simplified tools for operations, inventory, sales, and finance. While they’re new to the agriculture space, they’re stepping in as a tech partner ready to support smallholder value chains.

We explore:

• Why data is essential for agri-business survival and growth
• How to begin collecting and using data — without expensive tools
• The role BrandDrive can play in building structure for agri-SMBs
• How to form better habits around recordkeeping and decisions
• What it means to run a future-ready agri-business in today’s digital economy

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