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 Social Links https://t.me/MERI_PODCAST https://twitter.com/MERI_Podcast https://www.instagram.com/meripodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzKNuQ80qNSpt2x-7dsazJg https://youtube.com/@Meriwoch?si=yIpJ3byprnVNwKi1https://youtube.com/@mericlipset?si=wwa0KeQ_Nv2aPy9l https://www.tiktok.com/@meripodcast https://www.linkedin.com/company/meriethiopian/ Copyright Notice for Meri Podcast: All rights reserved. The content featured in this podcast is protected by copyright laws. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or modification of any portion of this podcast is strictly prohibited. For permission to use our content, please contact us at meripodcastet@gmail.com Thank you for respecting our copyright.