Farming demands more than planting crops or raising animals. We must channel our intellectual capacity into practical skills that solve farm problems efficiently. Think practically.

Farmers should understand basic electrical, carpentry, plumbing, and mechanical work, especially animal productionists, because managing living systems requires observation, creativity, maintenance, and responsibility. Learn broadly.

Before buying farm equipment, research is essential. Recently, we purchased a multipurpose weeding machine that worked efficiently, despite one weakness during prolonged operation. Research first.

After several hours, weeds gathered around the machine's neck like twine. I asked my employee to think creatively and develop a practical solution. Think creatively.

He struggled, so I explained why manufacturers value reviews. Feedback helps producers identify weaknesses, improve designs, and create better equipment for users everywhere. Give feedback.

Eventually, I solved the problem by welding a round iron shield around the neck, preventing grass entry without causing unnecessary wear. Our minds create solutions.

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