Perfil de los miembros
Sr. OGAGA DAVID ESEDEKIMO
Organización:
OG DAVID FARMSTORY GLOBAL VENTURES
País:
Nigeria
Campo(s) de especialización:
I am working on:
sustainable youth led agronomy knowledge transfer (SAKT)
Ogaga David Esedekimo is a Nigerian agri-tech entrepreneur, trainer, and crop protection expert. Known as "The Biz Farmer," he is a proponent of sustainable agriculture and a speaker on plant health and crop protection.
Career and specializations
- Agri-tech and consulting: Esedekimo is the founder of Og David Farmstory Global Ventures. He specializes as an agricultural consultant, working with farmers on business strategies and crop production.
- Crop protection and health: He is a qualified phytosanitary expert and speaker on topics concerning crop protection and plant health. He advocates for the use of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) to control pests like thrips and mites.
- Hydroponics: Esedekimo is a trained hydroponics and soilless farmer.
- Training and education: He works as a trainer and educator, sharing his knowledge of agribusiness, sustainable farming, and modern techniques like soilless cultivation.
- Youth leadership: A strong advocate for youth involvement in agriculture, Esedekimo is active in initiatives focused on youth leadership and food security, including the World Food Forum Youth Assembly.
From energy to agriculture
- Esedekimo's career path shows a unique pivot from the energy sector to agriculture.
- He graduated from the Petroleum Training Institute (P.T.I.) in Effurun, Nigeria, in October 2019.
- Despite his educational background in energy, he transitioned to the agri-food system and agri-tech, driven by a passion for the sector.