A cooperative is a group of individuals with common interests and working toward achieving specific objectives. These objectives could differ across cooperatives due to factors such as circumstances the members find themselves (Agbekoya), cultural...
In the business of agriculture, understanding financial concepts is an underrated skill and applying it in your day-to-day activities is the icing on the cake - a farmer cannot go wrong with it. Every farmer should have a good understanding of...
Farming is the practice of knowledge - understanding the soil to establish its suitability, cultivating the land using the appropriate equipment, using the appropriate seeds and upholding good agricultural practices to achieve maximum yield and...
In the last 7 years since I started writing this weekly series titled "A Letter to my Farmers", I have constantly upheld that working policies would significantly impact our food system, and achieving food security or zero hunger becomes a...
The digital age is a critical period in the growth and development of agriculture, especially in the developing countries, as it is run purely on information. This is because a lot of data is being generated and agriculture is posed to benefit from...
In the world of farming, risks are numerous from pre-planting to post-planting activities, and any farmer who wants to remain in business must manage these risks efficiently and effectively by building risk mitigation strategies. Without these...
In many developing countries, a smallholding farm is a business case; as it empowers and engages millions of rural populace in economic activities – a source of employment and livelihood. Also, it is transgenerational; smallholding enterprises are...
Food is a powerful asset of any nation; it can serve as a weapon for the purpose of defense as well as for attack. So, having sufficient food at all times is a MUST and can only be achieved through deliberate efforts. Therefore, food security is a...
