The Lasgidi Farmer Podcast

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The Lasgidi Farmer Podcast is a science podcast hosted by The Lasgidi Farmer, with 71 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #2

  EP 02 | Weekly Space: Beyond the Headlines: Understanding the Systems that Shape Nigeria's Future

  Aug 11, 20261h 42m

  Beyond the Headlines: Understanding the Systems That Shape Nigeria’s Future As Nigeria moves closer to another presidential election, the question of the country’s future is increasingly on the minds of Nigerians. But beyond the question of who should lead Nigeria lies a deeper question: Why do some nations succeed while others struggle to realise their potential? And why, despite Nigeria’s enormous resources and progress in some areas, do millions of citizens continue to experience hardship? Nigeria’s current development story presents a number of difficult contradictions. Economic reforms and recovery are being celebrated, yet concerns about living standards and human development remain. Oil production may be improving, but questions about energy affordability persist. Investment and financial markets may show positive signals, while many SMEs and ordinary Nigerians continue to struggle. Educational reforms are taking place, yet millions of children remain out of school. Security efforts continue, but kidnapping and insecurity still threaten lives, food production and investment. And then there are the questions of leadership, democracy, institutions and citizenship . How much of Nigeria’s development challenge can be attributed to leadership? What should development actually be measured by? Can economic growth be considered successful when its benefits are not broadly felt? How independent are the institutions that are expected to protect democracy and the rule of law? What role should religion, ethnicity and regional identity play in a secular and diverse state? And beyond government, what responsibility do citizens have for the country they want to see? From the economy and elections to governance, law, security, education, agriculture, culture and international affairs, this conversation looks beyond individual headlines to the systems and connections behind them . Because Nigeria's challenges do not exist in isolation. Leadership affects institutions. Institutions affect the economy. The economy affects livelihoods. Security affects food production and investment. Education and culture shape citizens. And citizens, in turn, shape the society they live in. On this episode of The Lasgidi Farmer Podcast , we bring together different perspectives to examine these connections and ask a fundamental question: What kind of systems, leadership and citizenship does Nigeria need to translate its enormous potential into meaningful development? ️ Host: Toheeb Azeez — Agribusiness & Researcher ️ Co-Host: Olugbenga Aderemi-Williams — Business, Economic & Political Analyst ️ Speaker: Oladapo Quassim Olaniyonu Esq. — Lawyer & Public Affairs Analyst ️ Speaker: Olanrewaju Sulaiman Lawal — Legal Practitioner️ Speaker: Jibril Rufa’u — Legal Practitioner, Arbitrator & Political Analyst Theme: Connecting the Dots – Understanding the Systems That Shape Development Listen. Think. Question. Join the conversation. The Lasgidi Farmer Podcast Info. Insights. How-to. Opportunities. Nigeria. Africa. Global. #TheLasgidiFarmerPodcast #BeyondTheHeadlines #Nigeria #NigerianPolitics #NigeriaEconomy #NigeriaDevelopment #Governance #Leadership #Democracy #NigerianElections #EconomicReforms #HumanDevelopment #GoodGovernance #PublicPolicy #NigeriasFuture

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  Episode #1

  EP 01 | Weekly Space: World Cup, Wars, Weather, & more: How Global & Local Events Shape Food Systems

  Jul 31, 20261h 59m

  Title: World Cup, Wars & Weather: How Global Events Shape Food Systems Subtitle: FIFA World Cup 2026 • Israel-Iran Conflict • Russia-Ukraine War • Climate Change • Oil Prices • AfCFTA • Dangote Refinery • Insecurity • Education & Development What do football, war, climate change, oil prices, trade, education, insecurity, and politics have in common? They all shape our food systems. Welcome to our weekly globaland local affairs discussion, where we connect the dots between major events and their often-overlooked impacts on agriculture, food systems, rural livelihoods, and sustainable development. At The Lasgidi Farmer Podcast , we believe food systems are shaped not only by what happens on the farm, but also by decisions made in boardrooms, parliaments, international institutions, financial markets, and conflict zones. In this episode, we begin with the recently concluded FIFA World Cup 2026 , exploring why it was far more than a football tournament. We unpack the intricate links between sport, entertainment, food, culture, tourism, trade, politics, anddevelopment, showing how the tournament relied on complex supply chains, farmers, food processors, logistics, hospitality, MSMEs, and public infrastructure. We also examine both the opportunities and the hidden costs for host economies, including public expenditure, food systems, local businesses, and national development priorities. The conversation then shifts to global geopolitics, examining the renewed Israel-Iran conflict, the prolonged Russia-Ukraine war, and their far-reaching consequences for energy markets, food prices, climate resilience, humanitarian assistance, andvulnerable economies across Africa. We also discuss the growing influence of El Niño and increasingly extreme weather events, from heatwaves and droughts to flash floods in Lagos and Abia States and what they mean for food production and livelihoods. We also examine the recurring volatility in global oil markets, the role of the Dangote Refinery in strengthening Nigeria's domestic energy security, and the public debate over fuel pricing, affordability, and the wider implications for food production,transportation, and inflation. Across Africa, we discuss regional integration through the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), ECOWAS' ambition for a single West African currency, and the opportunities andchallenges facing the continent regarding this and also other important issues. Closer to home, we examine insecurity andkidnappings, including the attack at Orire in Oyo State, and how growing fear is affecting farming, investment, and rural development. We also explore education issues such as the WAEC fee increase, out-of-school children, NELFUND, youth development, SME support, and the national debate surroundingthe First Lady's remarks on akara businesses. This episode is a reminder that food systems are interconnected with every aspect of society. Understanding these linkages is essential to building resilient agriculture, stronger economies, and sustainable development. Join the conversation as we connect global events to local realities and uncover how today's headlines shape tomorrow'sfood systems. #FoodSystems #FoodSecurity #Agriculture #Nigeria #FIFAWorldCup #WorldCup2026 #ClimateChange #Geopolitics #DangoteRefinery #EnergySecurity #FoodInflation #AfCFTA #Nigeria #AfricanDevelopment #Policy #Agribusiness #Development #TheLasgidiFarmerPodcast

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  Cassava Value Chain, Challenges, Sustainable Business with Oluwole CEO of Goldenlad

  Jul 19, 202629 min

  This important cassava value chain conversation with Oluwole C.E.O of Golden in their operating facility in Ibarapa has long been in the archived to be published, repaired, optimized andsalvaged after being damaged to recording difficulties and transmission error. We are glad to be able to publish it for listeners to gain invaluable insights on operating challenges within cassava processing for raw materials and value chain activities. Goldenlad is a business-to-business company manufacturing important cassava raw materials for other companies’ function and production of finished products. Oluwole enlightened about the business, challenges that help to clarify many of the assumptions we hold about cassavaprocessing.

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  Episode #49

  EP 49 | Himani Chandel: Indo-Africa Talk: Agriculture & Development - Perspectives & Restructuring Ties to Prevailing Needs & Geopolitics

  Jul 8, 202637 min

  📣 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, becoming world’s 2nd largest producer of rice and wheat. 💰India and Africa conduct a yearly trade of over $100 billion and is projected to double by 2030. She is Africa’s 4th largest trading partner. And Nigeria is India’s largest trading partner in Africa. 🛢️Oil and gas, minerals, machineries and automobiles, etc form huge proportion of the trade. But food and agricultural exports also constitutes 10% of the trade. ⚡️African countries are deepening energy and infrastructural investment -from Nigeria, to Ethiopia, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Ghana, etc. India, dependent on global market for 85% of its crude oil needs was rocked with the recent Middle East supply chains disruptions. ⛽️ The country has daily 5.6 million barrels per day and 192 million standard cubic meters per day crude oil and natural gas. It represents an exciting opportunity. 🚜 We looked at this but also more of agricultural trade -increasing africa’s (and Nigeria’s) export beyond 35% and deficit and to include value added products. 🤝 We also on touched on areas, commonalities, and share perspectives, lessons, and knowledge that improve relationship and trade. 🏦 India does $51 billion annual agricultural exports and with $15 billion trade surplus, and powers by technology and digital inclusion. We perused what Nigeria and other African countries can learn from this, how can they better leverage technology to improve domestic food production and security, and tap into enticing export markets, for instance India’s import bills of vegetable oils, pulses and fruits. 🧑🏾‍🌾 As there’s dramatical shift to sustainable and urban farming, clean energy and transportation techs across Africa but input still imported but local potential, how can domestic capacity improve with India’s developed capacity in biogas and planting materials from agricultural wastes. 🎙️This discourse was held with a rising Chevening Scholar, Himani Chandel experienced with development, communication, and multiple markets. Himani is a strategic communications professional and a former journalist with over 15 years of experience across media, social development sector, and public policy. She holds a Master's in Communication for Innovation and Development from the University of Reading and has worked with leading organisations in India including Plan International, Kailash Satyarthi Children's Foundation, founded by Nobel Laureate Kailash Satyarthi, and Press Trust of India, India's leading news agency. Chandel with this rich experience, lived-reality, exposure, as well as growing up in a family with deep roots in agriculture, shared reflections to strengthen Nigeria and India relationships.

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  Episode #3

  Edutainment EP 03: Kitchen Drama (OluwaKemi & Oyindamola)

  Jun 14, 20267 minS1

  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 Toheeb Azeez: Oyindamola Summary The dialogue presents a domestic interaction centered around health, diet, lifestyle, and relationship dynamics between a couple. The conversation weaves humor, concern, and a focus on mutual support, reflecting on personal habits and shared goals regarding well-being. Domestic Partnership and Support: The wife expresses a wish for the husband to assist her regularly in the kitchen, highlighting appreciation for his calm and helpful demeanor. The husband emphasizes the desire for an “even marriage” where he might take the lead in cooking, particularly when he begins working with the Food and Agricultural Organization , but which challenges traditional and social norms. Health and Nutrition Concerns: The husband critiques the use of bad oil , describing it as “rancid oil” that becomes blackened and thick from repeated use. He explains scientifically that such oil generates free radicals , which can suppress the immune system and accelerate aging . The husband highlights the potential dangers of consuming bad or hydrogenated oils , distinguishing between different types of oil and their health impacts. Concerns are raised about personal health effects, as the husband mentions his six-pack abs deteriorating since moving in. Scientific and Lifestyle Exchange: The couple jokes and argues scientifically about the qualities of cooking oil, indicating mutual engagement on health matters. The wife also remarks on personal care related to hair loss , humorously questioning why the husband hasn’t used Finasteride or Minoxidil to combat DHT (dihydrotestosterone) effects. The wife dismissively replies, saying she prefers her husband fit and bald, linking strength with natural appearance. Shared Goals for Fitness and Routine: Both agree to start registering at the local gym to maintain physical fitness, emphasizing that they have each other "for long," suggesting longevity in their relationship. The husband asks for a food timetable covering various food categories, underscoring the importance of diet variety . Financial and Relationship Trust Issues: The wife mentions that money for foodstuffs must increase to accommodate new lifestyle changes. There are references to past difficulties involving fines due to the husband’s inattentiveness while driving and suspicions of infidelity , revealing some mistrust. The dialogue about football teams (Arsenal and Chelsea) is metaphorical, used humorously to critique each other’s preferences and attitudes. Household and External Context: Complaints from neighbors about noise ("royal rumble") imply a noisy lifestyle, highlighting external pressures. The smoke detector going off toward the conversation’s end introduces a note of unresolved tension and domestic unpredictability. Major Conclusions Mutual respect and scientific dialogue between partners contribute positively to their relationship, especially around health and dietary choices. Traditional norm challenge exposing to the clash with modern norms and push toward equality in marriage. Health concerns related to poor-quality cooking oils are a significant point of contention, indicating awareness of nutrition's impact on wellness. Commitment to joint fitness activities and improved diet signal a shared dedication to long-term well-being. Despite moments of light-hearted teasing, underlying trust and financial challenges need ongoing navigation. External factors such as neighbors’ complaints and household hazards (smoke detector) inject realism into their domestic life. #Edutainment #MarriageWahala #HealthEducation #HouseholdDrama #RelationshipRealTalk

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