Many young people believe they need huge capital before succeeding in agriculture. That belief is misleading because knowledge, practical skills, and commitment often create opportunities before financial resources become available. Knowledge opens doors before money does.

Instead of waiting endlessly for startup capital, offer consultancy services to existing farms. Many investors require skilled young professionals to provide guidance, planning, management, and practical solutions. Skills create valuable opportunities daily.

Experienced consultants earn respect through competence, not farm ownership. Practical exposure, continuous learning, and integrity help build trust, attract clients, and establish lasting careers across the agribusiness sector. Experience strengthens confidence and credibility.

Learn before expecting financial rewards because lasting success depends on value creation. Invest in knowledge consistently, serve excellently, and your expertise will become your greatest agribusiness asset. Learning remains the foundation of success.

Abdullah Opeyemi Akande
B.Agric. (FUNAAB)
GAS (NIAS)
M.Sc. Animal Sci. (UI)
RAS (NIAS)
M.Sc. Int’l Business (UU, UK)
Ph.D. in view