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The use of drones in agriculture is the next technological wave, that will help in meeting the changing and growing demands of the future, driven by the growing population levels and changing climate patterns.
The @FAO defines a forest as "land spanning more than 0.5 hectares, with trees higher than 5 meters, and a canopy cover of more than 10 percent, or trees able to reach these thresholds in situ."
The @FAO reports that the majority of economically active women in the least-developed countries work in agriculture.
Ondo State has been in the news for months now for the high rate of kidnapping, armed robbery, murder and callous attacks on citizens travelling on the highways, in broad daylight, by criminals hiding in the bushes and forest reserves and suspected to be herdsmen.
Atinuke Lebile is a vibrant lady with passion to address malnutrition and food insecurity through #agriculture and its value chain. She is a Co-founder and the Chief Operating Officer of Cato Foods. 
Many people don't know the massive opportunities in the agro-media sub-sector. Today, we have another unique guest, Oluyinka Alawode. She has covered the #agriculture industry as a journalist. Let's get to know more about her on #TheAfricanFarmersStories 
Good afternoon & welcome to our programme #TheAfricanFarmersStories. Today, we've another farmer with vision & passion for #agriculture. I'm, yours truly, Edobong Akpabio, your host on the programme. Thank you for joining us. Sit back as we introduce our guest, @tunde_banjoko 
Good afternoon, dear Twitter family and welcome to another exciting edition of #TheAfricanFarmersStories, the programme that promotes and celebrates the work of the farmers in #Africa. I'm your anchor, Edobong Akpabio and it gives me pleasure to spend the afternoon with you all.
“Farming is not just farming; it is also marketing. When selecting the crop to plant, take the market into consideration. Farming is interesting. Learn the trick!’ - Yinka Adesola
"Farmers are a hearty, optimistic, and determined breed." - Jill Isenbarger
"Being a farmer is a difficult & often thankless profession. Working the land & gaining a bountiful harvest is backbreaking labor that takes blood, sweat & tears. In all these, farmers have a vitally important role in the community." - Samantha Williams
“As long as there’s a few farmers out there, we’ll keep fighting for them.” – Willie Nelson
"Happiness first of all lies in good health." - Rashidat Raji-Siwoku, Founder of Gaiafarms Herbal Lifestyle 
Access to markets can help businesses scale production and increase product quality. However, markets in developing countries are often fragmented, illiquid, and lack formal regulation.
Access to digital tech can make the distance b/w a remote farmer & the market even shorter than a straight line. Whereas many smallholders live several hours by foot from most markets, mobile platforms can share market price information/connect farmers to buyers in an instant.
“Let the youth see that there is nothing wrong in being beautiful and being a farmer. Let young people see that they can become stars, even if they are from a small village.” – Aderonke Aderinoye
Good afternoon, everyone. In a short while, we'll commence our interview session with our guest on today's edition of #TheAfricanFarmersStories
Evans Larbi is the CEO of Beit farms, one of the major companies in the Agricultural industry in Ghana. He is a young farmer whose inspiration stems from an early introduction to farming as a family activity. 
“He who doesn’t regard agriculture will truly value it when food becomes scarce!” ― Ernest Agyemang Yeboah
