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Battle For African Agriculture Podcast

Million Belay
Food Sovereignty
Agroecology
African Agriculture
Colonialism
Colonial Agriculture
Cash Crops
William G. Moseley
UN High Level Panel Of Experts On Food Security and Nutrition
Women's Role In Agriculture
Plant Variety Protection
UPOV 1991
Political Ecology
Farmers' Rights
Biodiversity
Sahel
Africa
Intellectual Property Law
Cash Crop Agriculture
Neocolonialism
African Food System

Battle For African Agriculture Podcast

With Million Belay

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In this sharp and thought-provoking episode of Battle for African Agriculture, Dr. Million Belay is joined by Dr. Michael Hansen—Senior Scientist at Consumer Reports and globally respected authority on genetic engineering and food safety. Drawing on ... more

In this episode of The Battle for African Agriculture, Million Belay speaks with theologian and activist Michael Tettey about how colonialism disrupted African spirituality, identity, and food systems. Tettey reflects on the deep ties between indigen... more

In this hard-hitting episode of Battle for African Agriculture, Dr. Million Belay speaks with renowned activist and economist Raj Patel to unpack the deep-rooted structural forces that drive Africa’s dependency on food imports. From the legacy of col... more

Nnimmo Bassey is one of Africa’s most respected environmental defenders and a leading voice for ecological justice and food sovereignty. An architect, poet, and lifelong activist, he co-founded Environmental Rights Action in Nigeria, led Friends of t... more

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Michael Tettey
Respected theologian and assistant coordinator of AQA, focused on justice, peace, and dignity in African communities
AQA
Episode: The Battle for African Agriculture Podcast || Episode 10 Micheal Tettey
Raj Patel
Activist, economist, filmmaker, and author
Author of Stuffed and Starved in the Value of Nothing
Episode: The Battle for African Agriculture Podcast || Episode 9 Raj Patel
Nnimmo Bassey
A Nigerian architect, writer, poet, and environmental justice advocate.
Health of Mother Earth Foundation
Episode: The Battle for African Agriculture Podcast || Episode 8 Nnimmo Bassey
William G. Moseley
Professor of Geography at Macalester College, author and a leading voice in the Global Food Justice Movement
Macalester College
Episode: The Battle for African Agriculture Podcast || Episode 7 William G Mosley
Peter Gubbles
Long-time advocate for food sovereignty and agroecology
Groundswell International
Episode: The Battle for African Agriculture Podcast || Episode 6 Peter Gubbles
Mamadou Goita
Executive Director of the Institute of Research and Promotional Alternative Development
Institute of Research and Promotional Alternative Development
Episode: The Battle for African Agriculture Podcast || Episode 5 Mamadou Goita
Professor Mohamed Coulibaly
An environmental lawyer and leading expert in public law
Based in Bamako, Mali
Episode: The Battle for African Agriculture Podcast || Episode 4 with Mohamed Coulibaly
François Meinberg
Senior advisor and founding member of APRIBEST, expert on seed laws and intellectual property in agriculture.
APRIBEST
Episode: The Battle for African Agriculture Podcast || Episode 3 with Francòis Meienberg
Dr. Carlos M. Correa
Executive Director of the South Centre, expert in intellectual property and seed laws
South Centre
Episode: The Battle for African Agriculture Podcast || Episode 2 with Dr. Carlos Marìa Correa

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Million Belay
Host of the series and General Coordinator of the Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa, Million Belay engages deeply with topics related to African agricultural systems, food sovereignty, and the socio-political implications of agriculture in Africa.

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The Battle for African Agriculture Podcast || Episode 10 Micheal Tettey
Q: How can we connect with African spiritual traditions to rebuild food systems that are more just ecological and community-based?
By decolonizing minds and practices, recognizing the value in indigenous practices and reconnecting spiritually with traditions.
The Battle for African Agriculture Podcast || Episode 10 Micheal Tettey
Q: How did colonialism affect indigenous African religions and spiritual systems?
Colonialism and religion impacted all aspects of African culture, intertwining to label indigenous beliefs as inferior to Christianity.
The Battle for African Agriculture Podcast || Episode 10 Micheal Tettey
Q: What shaped your interest in the intersection of spirituality, colonialism, and justice?
Michael's interest arose from experiencing two different cultures in the UK, realizing that despite being educated, he was often viewed as culturally inferior.
The Battle for African Agriculture Podcast || Episode 9 Raj Patel
Q: If you could reimagine global trade rules from the ground up, where would you begin?
Patel emphasized the need for reparations from the Global North to the Global South as a starting point for rethinking trade rules.
The Battle for African Agriculture Podcast || Episode 9 Raj Patel
Q: What role do institutions like the IMF, World Bank, WTO play in shaping trade rules that have fixed food systems in Africa?
Patel explained how the IMF and World Bank's structural adjustment programs led to increased dependency and shaped trade rules.

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Focusing on the critical issues surrounding agriculture in Africa, conversations often reflect on the intersections of colonialism and food sovereignty. The topics range from seed sovereignty, farmers' rights, and the impact of international legal frameworks like UPOV on local agricultural systems. Notable discussions include the challenges posed by plant variety protection laws and the implications for biodiversity and market concentration. The podcast seeks to elevate the voices of experts and advocates, highlighting the need for legal structures that support local farming practices and promote cultural relevance in agricultural governance. With a commitment to tackling significant agricultural issues in the African context, this series a... more

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2. Raj Patel
3. Nnimmo Bassey
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