One of the greatest challenges facing the agricultural sector is how to increase the number and variety of sustainable economic agricultural enterprises. Due to a number of varying factors, small scale farmers have often found it difficult or nearly impossible to overcome challenges they are faced such exploitation by market traders due to poor […]
The agricultural sector of which livestock farming or better still pig farming is a part of is no doubt among the leading industry in most countries of the world .It is the industry that produce food for the populace and of course raw materials for industries. Because of the significant role the agriculture sector […]
As an aspiring entrepreneur who is interested in starting a business in the agricultural sector, you can be rest assured that there are loads of business opportunities available, and vegetable farming is one of them. Vegetable farming is known to be a profitable business which has over the years evolved from small scale (backyard garden), […]
Agriculture has become one of the sectors that provide wealth . We are fed through the activities farmers perform on the farms. Burning the farmland for cultivation of crops has a negative effect on the soil fertility. A fertile soil enables crops to grow well in order to provide food and income. It is […]
The agriculture industry is growing at a fast pace and the concept of agriculture marketing has become more significant than ever. A good marketing strategy for your agribusiness , crops and animal products helps you define your vision , mission and goals. With effective agriculture marketing, new farmers and small agriculture businesses can increase their […]
Owing to the increasing demand for chicken, eggs and the quest for self employment, many people are going into poultry farming. Some have succeeded while due to poor planning, others have failed. They have failed due to their failure to plan. If you are planning or you are already into poultry farming and you wish […]
EVER THOUGHT OF POULTRY FARMING? Poultry farming is one of the most costeffective farming businesses and has already proven to be lucrative business, so you may be willing consider starting a farm as your new source of income. In broad, poultry farming means raising various types of domestic birds commercially for the purpose of meat, […]
An enterprise that has long existed but has become less common is farming. Although farming was once primarily an activity to sustain the farmer and his family, farming can be a money-making enterprise. Lets consider these few ways of making returns on your farmland. Research the money-making crops and animals to raise on your farm […]
The purchase of a farm land is arguably a better alternative of investing hard earned money rather than depositing it in a bank. Engaging in the commercial production of certain crops is a sound business venture. After this decision is established, site selection is the inadvertent first step in starting a farm after deciding what […]
Managing risk is an important part of every business activity . Risk and uncertainty are unavoidable parts to agriculture . The most common risk elements are weather, climate, crop and animal diseases and natural disasters. Farmers are mostly vulnerable to risk given their near-direct and overly direct dependence on these factors. They may have difficulty […]