5 Harsh Lessons from Starting Agriculture business in Africa
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In this episode of The Diaspora Playbook, I get brutally honest about the five lessons I learned the hard way building honey and palm oil businesses in Congo and Kenya.
After five years, 120 hives that produced 40 liters instead of a promised ton, and a palm oil plantation still years from maturity, I’m sharing what I wish someone had told me before I started.
We cover:
1. Why production-level agriculture is a “poor man’s sport” – and where the real value actually lies
2. The trap of relying on independent producers (and why they will eventually turn on you)
3. Why agriculture is cash‑intensive from day one – and how to design a business that doesn’t need millions
4. The scale paradox: why small‑scale farming doesn’t work economically
5. The funding gap no one talks about – and what investors actually need to understand
If you’re thinking about starting an agriculture business in Africa – or already in the trenches – this episode will save you time, money, and heartache.
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