EP 164: Dr. Keabetswe Ncube, Achieving Sustainability in Agriculture through Genetics

Aug 25, 2025
58 mins

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What if the future of African agriculture lies not in expensive technology, but in understanding the hidden genetic code of livestock that have survived drought, disease, and harsh conditions for generations? 

Dr. Keabetswe Ncube takes us on a journey into agrigenomics - the science of using genetics to improve crops and livestock for healthier, stronger farming systems. 

From her childhood in Pella Village, bottle-feeding orphaned goats to founding her own agricultural services company, Dr. Kea explains the relationship between cutting-edge science and traditional farming wisdom.

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