In this eye-opening episode of The Lasgidi Farmer Podcast, we dive deep into one of the most promising yet underdeveloped sectors in African agriculture — fish farming (aquaculture).
Despite Nigeria’s huge potential to become a major fish producer, the sector continues to struggle with low yields, high costs, disease outbreaks, and inefficient practices. A major reason? Extremely slow adoption of technology.
Joined by Kenechukwu Anoliefo, CTO of aquaSense+, we explore the real reasons why technology is still missing in most fish farms across Nigeria and Africa. From daily operational challenges faced by small and medium-scale farmers to the practical innovations that can transform the industry, this conversation uncovers both the hard truths and the hopeful pathways forward.
We discuss:
Why fish farmers are still heavily dependent on manual methods
The biggest barriers to technology adoption (beyond just cost)
What “farmer-friendly” technology should look like in rural Africa
Practical solutions that actually work on the ground
The role of policy, investors, and farmers themselves in scaling innovation
Honest lessons from building tech solutions for aquaculture
Whether you’re a fish farmer, agribusiness professional, policymaker, investor, or someone passionate about African agriculture and food security, this episode is packed with valuable insights and actionable ideas.
Guest: Kenechukwu Anoliefo – CTO, aquaSense+Listen now and share with every fish farmer and ag enthusiast you know! Follow The Lasgidi Farmer Podcast for more insightful conversations on African agriculture, agritech, and food systems.
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