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Episode 1: How to be a Successful Telephone Farmer - Insights from Peter Mwangi

The first episode of the Accidental Farmer Podcast featured Peter Mwangi, the founder of PEMU Agri Food Academy, who shared insights on the challenges and opportunities in Kenyan agriculture. Farming yields have drastically declined over the decades, with maize production falling from 35 bags per acre in the 1980s to just 8-12 bags today. The discussion focused on the rise of "telephone farmers" - urban professionals investing in rural farms - and why many struggle due to lack of direct involvement and unrealistic expectations. Mwangi emphasized five key success factors for modern farming: Thorough market research Starting small to test and learn Leveraging mentorship opportunities -Adopting technological solutions like M-Farm Building strong teams led by skilled farm managers Through his work at PEMU Agri Food Academy, Mwangi offers customized training and mentorship programs to help farmers overcome common challenges. Subscribe to the Accidental Farmer Podcast Newsletter for regular updates: https://mailchi.mp/cd8d6bb8184b/the-a... #TheAccidentalFarmer #Farming