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Don't Lose The Plot Season 1

Don't Lose The Plot Season 1 - DLTP Short Clips: Soil Nematodes

Nematodes are tiny worms found in the soil. When found in high volumes they become harmful to the roots of plants, causing them to swell or break at the roots. There are two ways to treat soil nematode

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Don't Lose The Plot Season 1 - Don't Lose the Plot (DLTP) Official Trailer

Four young farmers have been selected from Kenya and Tanzania, to put their farming skills to the ultimate test. They will be living together and competing head-to-head over a period of 9 months. Ultimately, the farmer with the most profitable, and sustainable business....gets a plot of land of their own!

Don't Lose The Plot Season 1 - Don't Lose the Plot promo on Shamba Shape Up

Don't Lose the Plot is the youth agribusiness show you do not want to miss out on!Watch as four young farmers from Kenya and Tanzania battle it out to see who will be the most business-savvy farmer in order to win the ultimate prize....a PLOT of their own!

Don't Lose The Plot Season 1 - Don't Lose the Plot Series 1 - Episode 1: In the beginning

Ken and Leah from Kenya, and Issah and Winrose from Tanzania arrive on the DLTP farm and get acquainted with their new living quarters. The rules are set out and they get introduced to the importance of budgeting and soil testing, before they do any further planning.

Don't Lose The Plot Season 1 - Don't Lose the Plot Series 1 - Episode 2: Water & Seed

The farmers are introduced to the benefits of certified seeds and get help deciding what commodities to grow from the lists they made. They also learn why they should invest in a drip irrigation system.

Don't Lose The Plot Season 1 - Don't Lose the Plot Series 1 - Episode 3: Broiler, Dairy and Market

Michael from Coopers and Rispah from Kenchic, visit the farmers to discuss the potential benefits of doing dairy and broiler farming, respectively. We also learn more about how to find a market. It looks like the gloves are slowly coming off as we witness the first display of competition tactics.

Don't Lose The Plot Season 1 - Don't Lose the Plot Series 1 - Episode 4: Farm Life

The competition is starting to heat up as we are finally introduced to the three judges. It seems like some of the contestants are struggling to understand the business side of farming. Will their business ideas be good enough for the judges?

Don't Lose The Plot Season 1 - Don't Lose the Plot Series 1 - Episode 5: Let The Planting Begin

Our farmers find out whether the judges approved their budgets and so they can begin research on where and how to get loans. They also receive seedlings from KHS  and products from Osho to help prepare their soil for planting.

Don't Lose The Plot Season 1 - Don't Lose the Plot Series 1 - Episode 6: Kenneth "Success is not an instant coffee affair"

Our farmers have been hard at work getting their farms planted.In the next few episodes we will focus on one farmer so that we can clearly follow each farmers progress. First up is Kenneth. He decided to have coriander, onions and a dairy cow on his acre.

Don't Lose The Plot Season 1 - Don't Lose the Plot Series 1 - Episode 7: Leah " There is money to be made people! "

Our farmers have been hard at work getting their farms planted.In the next few episodes we will focus on one farmer so that we can clearly follow each farmers progress. Next up is Leah. She decided to grow Potatoes and Tomatoes on her acre.

Don't Lose The Plot Season 1 - Don't Lose the Plot Series 1 - Episode 8: Issah " I'm going to be the winner "

Our farmers have been hard at work getting their farms planted.In the next few episodes we will focus on one farmer so that we can clearly follow each farmers progress. Up next is Issah. He decided to have broiler chicken, butternut, spinach and kales on his acre.

Don't Lose The Plot Season 1 - Don't Lose the Plot Series 1 - Episode 9: Winrose " I want to be a winner! "

Our farmers have been hard at work getting their farms planted.In the next few episodes we will focus on one farmer so that we can clearly follow each farmers progress. Last but not least is Winrose. She decided to do mixed farming on her acre so she has potatoes, onions, coriander, nightshade and broiler chicken.

Don't Lose The Plot Season 1 - Don't Lose the Plot Series 1 - Episode 10: Sasa?

It's been an incredible journey. The second rainy season is just around the corner and it is time for our farmers to start planting their second season crops. An old friend comes to visit our farmers to see what they learned and how they fared in the first planting season. They also get some tips on market research and value addition.

Don't Lose The Plot Season 1 - Don't Lose the Plot Series 1 - Episode 11: Leah & Kenneth

In this episode we find out what our farmers are planning to plant in their second and final harvest. This is their final chance to make more profit and win the competition. We also have some surprises in store for Leah and Kenneth.

Don't Lose The Plot Season 1 - Don't Lose the Plot Series 1 - Episode 12: Issah & Winrose

In this episode we catch up with Issah and Winrose to find out what they are planning to plant in their second and final harvest. This is their final chance to make more profit and win the competition. We also have some surprises in store for them.

Don't Lose The Plot Season 1 - DLTP Short Clips: Choosing a loan

The key things to consider when choosing a loan.

Don't Lose The Plot Season 1 - DLTP Short Clips: Soil Nematodes

Nematodes are tiny worms found in the soil. When found in high volumes they become harmful to the roots of plants, causing them to swell or break at the roots. There are two ways to treat soil nematode

Don't Lose The Plot Season 1 - DLTP Short Clips: Growing seeds in a nursery

If you do not want to buy seedlings, you can grow your seeds in a nursery.

Don't Lose The Plot Season 1 - DLTP Short Clips: Dairy Cow Budget

To invest in a dairy cow you first need to list all the costs you will face. The video details what these include.

Don't Lose The Plot Season 1 - DLTP Short Clips: Different types of Chicken farming

Different types of Chicken farming

Layers, Broilers and Kenbro

Don't Lose The Plot Season 1 - DLTP Short Clips: Rolling Budget

Learn what a rolling budget is and why it is good to have one for your agribusiness.

Don't Lose The Plot Season 1 - DLTP Short Clips: Credit worthiness and Loans

Learn what a credit score is and why you need to have a good one in order to get a loan.

Don't Lose The Plot Season 1 - DLTP Short Clips: Ken's Pitch

See what commodities Ken has decided to grow.

Don't Lose The Plot Season 1 - DLTP Short Clips: Leah's Pitch

Find out what two crops Leah is planning on growing for this competition

Don't Lose The Plot Season 1 - DLTP Short Clips: Issah's Pitch

Are you curious about what Issah has decided to plant on his acre?

Don't Lose The Plot Season 1 - DLTP Short Clips: Winrose's Pitch

Winrose has quite the list. Watch and see what she plans on growing.