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2 AGRIBUSINESS – 2.6 – THE WORK IN THE SEASONS

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  ORGANIC FARMING COURSE AGRO -ECONOMY 2 AGRIBUSINESS – 2.6 – THE WORK IN THE SEASONS   Winter or dry season as we call it Africa is a time for building and repairing, for felling timber and converting it, for laying hedges, digging drains and ditches, building fences and stone walls. If the soil in the garden is heavy clay, it is best to keep off it as much as possible, because digging or working such soil in winter only does harm to it. On lighter land the same inhibition does not apply In cold climates the land may be deep under snow anyway, and all the crops that have been harvested will be safe in clamp or root cellar, or stored away in jars or bottles, crocks and barrels. The good husbandman should start the winter feeling that his labours have secured him a store of good and varied food, to keep him and his family through the dark months, and provide hospitality for his friends too. So for the self-supporter winter is also a time for feasting. Make hot bed with compo...
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2 AGRIBUSINESS – 2.7 - Youth is an asset in Kenya.

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  ORGANIC FARMING COURSE AGRO -ECONOMY 2 AGRIBUSINESS – 2.7 - Youth is an asset in Kenya.   They possess an enormous potential and characteristics that if well utilised and nurtured, can make this country food secure while solving the unending problem of unemployment in the country. Agricultural sector offers this solution. Today, at the Kenya School of Government, I interreacted with my fellow youth, and discussed on avenues that the youth can get into within the agricultural value chain from production, harvesting, post-harvest handling, marketing and associated services. Among the areas discussed were avenues such as policy advocacy, new climate smart agricultural technologies.   In the same forum, I highlighted the government's initiatives and projects in the ministry of agriculture that the youths can benefit from. I talked of the 13 projects within the state department of crops Development and Agricultural Research that fellow youths can show interest and benefit f...
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2 AGRIBUSINESS – 2.8 - BEGINNER FARMERS SIMPLE DOE'S AND DONT'S FOR FARMING

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  ORGANIC FARMING COURSE AGRO -ECONOMY 2 AGRIBUSINESS – 2.8 - BEGINNER FARMERS SIMPLE DOE'S AND DONT'S FOR FARMING   Farming success stories have become the new-age form of seduction for most investors. Farmers have been to know to triple their initial investment in a matter of months! Therefore, armed with THE multibillion agricultural idea, the required finances and land, how does one convert the idea into actual money? Here are a few simple rules and mistakes beginning farmers should avoid:   DO's 》 Do become knowledgeable on the subject. The farmer should attend workshops and seminars, read various articles related to the crop you want to venture in. Farmers will be able to interact with experts and learn on new technologies. 》 Do start small. The most advisable thing to do as a first-time farmer for the first growing season is to start small and expand gradually. However big a land you have, it would be advisable to dedicate a small portion of land during the firs...
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2 AGRIBUSINESS - 2.9 - BASIC SKILLS THAT EVERY FARMER NEEDS

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  ORGANIC FARMING COURSE AGRO -ECONOMY 2 AGRIBUSINESS - 2.9 - BASIC SKILLS THAT EVERY FARMER NEEDS   Agribusiness is profitable and the solution to unemployment. For you to start an agribusiness venture you must have adequate capital to jump-start your business. Having capital is one of the most important factors when starting a business for this will enable you to get things rolling, however money is not the only thing you need. If you want to be a successful farmer, you’ll to need to research all the material out there you can find on farming. There usually basic skills that every beginner farmer needs. These are;   Farm Operations Skills: This is the general farm management skills that you need to perform day to day basic duties on the farm:   Crop and Animal Management Skills: These skills are important because they will enable you to grow or raise your animals e.g. How to grow, How to raise animals, Harvesting etc:   Interpersonal Skills: Agricultural p...
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