Good Morning Africa

Certification is an essential part of good business practices, and in agroecology, it is even more crucial. It serves as your identifier, validating everything you say and do as an Agroecological Extension Expert (AEE). In this episode, we discuss certification and the importance of leveling the playing field between AEEs and other agricultural setups. Joachim Ewechu, Co-Founder & CEO of SHONA Group, Fabio Leippert, Co-Head of Policy & Advocacy at Biovision, and Herbert Thuo, CEO & Founder of ANSA Africa, delve deep to provide insightful answers. 

In this episode, we bring you a thought-provoking discussion on agroecology. What do you know about agroecology? Is it just a passing trend, or is it here to stay? We have assembled a roundtable of CEOs and top experts to break down the concept. Joining us are: - Joachim Ewechu, Co-Founder & CEO of SHONA Group - Ivan Mandela, CFA, CEO & Co-Founder of SHONA Capital - Lucy Asiimwe, Programs Manager at AfriFood Founders, SHONA Group - Fabio Leippert, Co-Head of Policy & Advocacy at Biovision - Francis Shivonje, Country Coordinator at Biovision - Herbert Thuo, CEO & Founder of ANSA Africa We will start by exploring the fundamentals of agroecology and the components that make up an agroecological enterprise.

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