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Come rain, come shine,
The farmer remains radiant with smiles!!!

Yes, that's our story. We wouldn't have it any other way. In today's edition of #TheAfricanFarmersStories we continue the conversation on making #Africa great through #agribusiness Join us at 2pm WAT.

“He who doesn’t regard agriculture will truly value it when food becomes scarce!” ― Ernest Agyemang Yeboah

In a short while from now, we'll be jawing with our guest, Elizabeth Okullow.

Topic: Making Africa Great Through Agribusiness

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Elizabeth Okullow is an agripreneur from Kenya, who is passionate about agriculture and entrepreneurship. She is the co-founder and CEO of Lafamia Greens, an agribusiness company.
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Her background is in Agribusiness Management and Hydroponic Technology, Entrepreneurship and Leadership and Microbiology. She is, currently, part of Africa YES, a program for early stage social entrepreneurs.
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She was recently nominated for the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders. With a mission to work towards food availability through sustainable agriculture & entrepreneurship, Elizabeth is committed to promoting food security in Africa.
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Please join me to welcome this committed and dedicated African Farmer, @elizokullow

Elizabeth, you are welcome to our Twitter Chat Series, #TheAfricanFarmersStories

Q1. Elizabeth, your amazing strides are truly inspiring a lot of us right now. Please tell us more about your foray into agribusiness, entrepreneurship, hydroponics, microbiology, etc.
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Q2. Your bio says you are a passionate community volunteer. In addition to being a business owner, would we conclude that you also have a strong interest in Social Entrepreneurship?
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Q3. "During my early childhood, it was very difficult to get enough food to sustain our family." - Elizabeth Okullow

How has this experience contributed to your overall resolve for food in Africa?
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Q4. Our discussion today is about Making Africa Great Through Agribusiness. You have been at the forefront of this advocacy. Tell us about its significance to what you are doing currently.
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Q5. It's been reported by the international media that the world will be looking to #Africa for food, Post-COVID. What are your thoughts concerning this statement? Do you think #Africa is prepared for this prediction?
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Q6. Agribusiness, as we now know, is #BeyondFood but let's take food, for instance. What are the major foods that #Africa enjoys comparative advantage and should attract its major attention?
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Q7. Agribusiness, we've been told, also has the singular capacity to solve the Continent's huge unemployment situation. Can you enlighten us on key areas that #agribusiness be the creator of jobs and wealth in #Africa?
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Q8. "I have a great idea to change the world. This idea will transform Africa and set it free from jaws of poverty." - Elizabeth Okullow

What will #Africa require of her leaders & citizens to make this great idea, dream, effort and advocacy come true?
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Q9. From your schooling to your current venture, we know that 'a lot of water has passed under this bridge'. Do tell us about the upsides & downsides of your journey; your exciting moments & when you almost 'couldn't take it anymore.'
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Q10. Agribusiness can also play a major role in the growth and development of tourism in #Africa. What are the glaring potentials? What do Africa's leaders and citizens need to do to bring make this happen?
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Q11. The world is hungry for Green Energy and #agribusiness has the capacity to develop alternative energy sources, abundant in #Africa. In your opinion, how can our leaders & citizens contribute to this noble #sdg7?
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Q12. "Hydroponic farming technology is the future solution for food problems especially in Africa where many people live in poverty."

How can African farmers embrace hydroponic farming considering the impression that it is expensive?
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Q13. Healthcare development is also going to be a vital issue post-COVID19. #Africa has an almost inexhaustible opportunity to contribute to global healthcare initiatives through #agribusiness. How can we harness this opportunity?
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Q14. African farmers will need good support to make their mark in the global space. We showcase their efforts on #TheAfricanFarmersStories but we believe they will need more visibility and exposure. What else needs to be done to encourage our brightest and best?
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Q15. "In order to implement this great idea in Africa, I will require support and mentorship. I require financial support to fund the project."

Please tell us more about the support you need to upscale?
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