Victoria Grew the Yams. What Did the Farm Learn?
Victoria’s October 2023 sack-grown yam harvest deserves credit. Looking back, Anthony Omokhodion asks why the result was not repeated—and what the farm learned.
When the Farm Night Gets Longer: Starlink, Solar Power and Morning Work at Wasimi
At our Wasimi farm, solar power and Starlink have extended the evening. We consider how staff can enjoy life after work while crops, animals and essential systems receive timely attention.
Who Played the Farmer? Profit, Floor Prices and the Market We Actually Need
A farmer’s maize ledger sparks a debate about profit, government floor prices and whether farmers must find buyers before planting. Anthony Omokhodion invites the contributors to a live discussion.
Can Moringa Seeds Really Clean Dirty Water? The Science Behind the Viral Experiment
Moringa seeds can make muddy water look remarkably clear—but clarification is not the same as disinfection. We examine the science, the safety limits and what Excell Africa Farms can test next.
I Had the Certificates. Then I Met the Real World: What Care Training Taught Me About Agriculture Schools
A Facebook warning about “fake agriculture schools” reminded me of a lesson from care training: certificates and online learning matter, but practical competence must still be seen, practised and proved.
Old Tyres, New Roofs: Where Recycling Meets Engineering
Recycled tyre roofing raises a bigger question than whether old rubber can cover a house. We examine fire, heat, leaks, real manufactured products and the work needed to turn waste into a dependable business.
Beyond the Photograph: What a Tony Elumelu Encounter Made Me Think About Building Businesses
Ene Obi’s chance encounter with Tony Elumelu in New York prompts Anthony Omokhodion to reflect on reinvention, African enterprise and the practical work of building businesses that can last.
The Greenhouse After Dark: Solar Lights and the Power of Observation
Solar-powered lights make night-time greenhouse observation possible. Lessons from Excell Africa Farms on crop scouting, sensible lighting, moisture management and turning a short inspection into useful farm knowledge.
Built in a Week. Backed by a Lifetime: The JustLearn Knowledge Business
How a concentrated week of development brought existing experience, articles, digital books and language-learning propositions together into the JustLearn knowledge business.
From an African Farm to a British City: Excell Farms Recognised for Its Impact in Milton Keynes
Excell Farms receives a Certificate of Appreciation from Kerdos Fellowship recognising its collaboration and impact in Milton Keynes — showing how an African farm can create value far beyond the farm gate.