Nasarawa farmers get training on Agro-Business
Farmers from Akwanga/Nassarawa-Eggon/Wamba Federal Constituency have expressed gratitude for the intensive training they received on Agricultural Business.
The farmers spoke on Friday in Akwanga Local Government Area (LGA) of Nasarawa State at day two of the empowerment and training programme organised by Jeremiah Umaru (APC) representing the constituency at the National Assembly.
Haruna Ayaka, from Nassarawa-Eggon LGA commended the member for increasing their capacity in agro-business.
He added that the training benefited them in the area of post-harvest storage.
Dahiru Mohammed from Wamba LGA said the explanation on the business planning by the facilitator enriched their knowledge.
“We were told that with proper planning and knowledge, a farmer would get double of yields that someone without the proper knowledge and planning can get,” he said.
Hawa Idris from Akwanga LGA said that they were also encouraged to form cooperative societies to enable them access loans and other supports to grow their businesses.
According to another participant, Aisha Bashir, from Wamba, “we now know that farming is no longer for the poor as being insinuated but a lucrative business with many opportunities to explore.”
In his lecture, Mr. Tashi Dave, a facilitator at the programme said agricultural business is a lucrative business capable of changing lives and transforming the economy of the country.
“Intending agricultural business owner should have a marketing plan, financial plan, invest time in market research, identify market and market strategies, prepare for unique challenges, plan for the future among others.
“If all the above steps are taken into consideration before starting a business, there is possibility of having a successful and sustainable business,” he said.
The programme was organised in collaboration with the Federal College of Agriculture, Produce Technology, Kano, Kano State.
The participants were drawn from the 35 electoral wards of the three Local Government Areas that make up the constituency.
