Agriculture already accounts for bulk of national GDP and employment for Africa and Nigeria. Technology with its efficient multiplier capability, could expand the potentials of the African agriculture and unlock immense possibilities. That is becoming the situation of the sector with significant agritech investment pouring in. (With latest reports) In 2022, the African agritech raised $636million. This was a 25% increase from 2021, the largest y-o-y increase after a 164% change from 2020 since a total $1.8billion attracted from 2013 and 2022. This opens up diverse array of agritech opportunities to build/utilise skills and carve a niche. The challenge, however, is that the ecosystem and terrain of startups can be complex to navigate. With experienced fellows the path becomes clearer and easier to navigate. Sharing insights on agritech and navigating agritech landscape is a pioneer of UAVs and drone technology for Agriculture in Nigeria and Africa, Femi Adekoya (The Flying Farmer). Femi is a UK Civil Aviation Authority certified drone pilot and also a drone data analyst. He heads flight operations at Integrated Aerial Precision, providing drone-powered solutions, training and consultancy to individuals and various organisations. Through his engagements with Drones in Agriculture, he has introduced over 5,000 agricultural technology enthusiasts to the realities and goodness of Drones in Agriculture.

The discourse in this episode encompasses the below themes: • Agritech definition: This is important to better understand agritech, as there are numerous definition for it which could be confusing. Also, knowing what agritech is would help in knowing what is not and what to follow. • The Agritech landscape: The status-quo. To continue in the present (2nd Industrial Revolution) or leapfrog to global level (4thIR). Funds and infrastructure availability. For instance, the total funds ($1.8bn) the African agritech has seen represents just about 2% of global agritech venture capital. • Career opportunities in agritech. • Choosing purpose –Impact vs Remuneration. • Practical insights/step to navigate career in agritech: especially in UAVs and drone tech field. • Smallholder farmers place in agritech. Changing meaning of the African smallholder farmers.