Unlocking Africa How Climate-Resilient Greenhouses and Digital Tools Are Transforming African Farming with Anaporka Adazabra
Episode 198 with Anaporka Adazabra, Founder and CEO of Farmio Limited, an agritech company redefining agriculture through smart, accessible technology that empowers farmers to build profitable and climate resilient agribusinesses across Africa.
Anaporka is a Bayer Foundation Women Empowerment Awardee and a driving force behind the transformation of Africa’s agricultural sector. Through Farmio, she is combining engineering, data, and agricultural science to equip farmers with the tools, knowledge, and market access they need to thrive in a changing climate. From building durable smart greenhouses to launching a digital SuperApp that gives farmers real time control over their crops, Farmio is turning farming from guesswork into growth.
In this episode, Anaporka shares how technology and innovation are reshaping food security, livelihoods, and sustainability across the continent. She discusses the importance of building climate smart farming systems, the role of digital infrastructure in unlocking farmer productivity, and how empowering women in agritech can accelerate Africa’s economic transformation.
What We Discuss With Anaporka
- Anaporka’s journey from aspiring entrepreneur to founder of Farmio Limited, and how her vision is redefining agriculture in Ghana and across Africa.
- Harnessing technology, data, and smart greenhouse systems to make farming more efficient, profitable, and climate resilient.
- Empowering smallholder farmers through the Farmio SuperApp, which provides real-time agronomic insights, financing options, and access to markets.
- The role of women in driving agricultural innovation, and Anaporka’s experience as a Bayer Foundation Women Empowerment Awardee.
- Building sustainable partnerships that connect farmers, offtakers, and investors to strengthen Africa’s agricultural value chain.
Did you miss my previous episode where I discuss Using Solar Drying Innovation to Tackle Food Insecurity in Sudan: The Solar Foods Story? Make sure to check it out!
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