መሪዎቸ Join us on this episode of Meri Podcast as we interview Eskender Yoseph, a remarkable entrepreneur who turned his childhood passion for farming into a thriving agro-industry in Ethiopia. From breeding pigeons to building a farm with over 100 employees, Eskender's journey is a testament to hard work, determination, and innovation.

Born and raised in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Eskender's love for farming began at a young age. He would often help his family with their catering business and developed a deep understanding of animals, farming, and agriculture. As he grew older, his passion for farming intensified, and he began to dream of creating a larger-scale agricultural enterprise.

With the support of his family and encouragement, Eskender started Anan Dairy Farm in Hawassa, Ethiopia. Despite facing numerous challenges, including securing reliable funding and navigating complex financing options, Eskender persevered and grew his farm into a thriving business producing between 1500 to 2000 liters of milk per day.

In this episode, we'll explore Eskender Yoseph's inspiring story of entrepreneurship and sustainable agriculture. You'll learn about his experiences as a young farmer, his strategies for building a successful business, and how he's using technology to increase productivity, reduce waste, and empower other young farmers in his community.

We'll also discuss Eskender's innovative approaches to sustainable agriculture, including his use of cow waste for organic fertilizer and biogas to power his farm equipment. And, you'll hear about his plans to expand his agricultural business to include selling organic fertilizer to help other farmers increase profits while improving food security in Ethiopia.

Tune in to be inspired by Eskender's story of perseverance, innovation, and dedication to sustainable agriculture. You don't want to miss this episode!


00:00 - Introduction
00:30 - Ads
02:17 - Opening
03:50 - How he gets into the business sector
06:04 - What were the pressures when you became a farmer
19:24 - How do you go from working in IT to a Business
29:10 - Role In Gebe
29:30 - Challenges on working Gebe
38:19 - Time of return to Addis Ababa
40:26 - Start producing milk for the staff
44:18 - Start Farming at Tikur Weha
44:53 - Reason he wants partners
45:57 - How did he start the farm path
46:21 - Gemstone Business
52:49 - Reason for him to leave the GemStone Business
53:18 - Working as a janitor
53:44 - 5 years of experience in the farm
58:23 - Anan Farm return
01:02:16 - Alfalfa
01:03:06 - Price of Alfalfa
01:05:43 - Most people challenge
01:07:06 - Milk Production
01:10:09 - Marketing the Milk
01:10:51 - Transporting the Milk
01:12:53 - Cope the Fasting Season
01:15:11 - Supply Chain and Milk Processing
01:18:20 - Livestock
01:18:31 - Commercializing
01:19:31 - Milk Test
01:24:22 - Profitable
01:25:03 - Other Business
01:29:57 - Daily Routine
01:36:07 - From Waste to Energy
01:42:43 - Training and Content Creation
01:46:44 - Your Future plan with this business
01:49:10 - Life Wisdom
01:50:35 - Closing




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