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Sep 2023
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Transforming Africa's Farming and Food

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Alloysius Attah, Co-Founder and CEO of Farmerline, discusses climate financing, products and education for local agribusinesses and famers in Africa.
Hosts: Jess Menton and Simone Foxman. Producer: Paul Brennan.

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