i wonder why there are many unemployed youths when there is so much opportunity in farming business when a farming business will never make you go hungry. why is this so?

can you shed more light on this?

because there is no internet in the farm

denony:

because there is no internet in the farm

lol funny

@poster are you a farmer?

I think I represent the average nigerian youth @ 32. I am into Fish farming which  operate at the back or my room, I know many more of my age group that are also into this.

I consider myself and those I am referring to above. Lucky because we are all blessed with parents that have properties and believe in us. Consider fish farming for example, you will need a space not to talk of a piece of land, good water supply(bore-hole), and capital. Now who do you consider are the youths and are they empowered either by their parents(education, funds, moral support etc) or government(Education, funds, conducive environment for business etc).

From my little experience in the fish farming business, I strongly believe that one single LGA can feed Lagosian fish for years with proper planning through the youth being employed.

But our Government have not focus and vision for youth development even the football we all know, its through individual efforts not government.

Its a pity. But no matter what God bless Nigeria.

@ denony

I did all my research via the Internet and have made contact with fish farmers in places I've not step my feet. But seriously, the internet is a useful tool in farming also

it takes patience and long-suffering to enter into farming >>> i've had a bit of hands-on experience with farming when my Dad started a poultry/cat-fish farm >>> aside from that he rented a plot of land in Benin to start up tomato/pepper farming >>> all these attempts failed after my dad pumped in so much money >>> took him 2 years to pay up debts acquired >>> as a young 11-year-old living in a fast paced, get-rich-quick culture >>> i wasn't eager as such to enter into farming after observing what my dad went through >>> i think this applies across bord as regards the youth >>> moreso when the typical prayer of a parent is that his/her ward graduates magna cumlaude and places a good job, with a six-figure salary, with a multi-national corporation

not everybody has the kind of capital that people like OBJ and Dangote have to pull off successful farming ventures

loadsk:

I think I represent the average nigerian youth @ 32. I am into Fish farming which  operate at the back or my room, I know many more of my age group that are also into this.

I consider myself and those I am referring to above. Lucky because we are all blessed with parents that have properties and believe in us. Consider fish farming for example, you will need a space not to talk of a piece of land, good water supply(bore-hole), and capital. Now who do you consider are the youths and are they empowered either by their parents(education, funds, moral support etc) or government(Education, funds, conducive environment for business etc).

From my little experience in the fish farming business, I strongly believe that one single LGA can feed Lagosian fish for years with proper planning through the youth being employed.

But our Government have not focus and vision for youth development even the football we all know, its through individual efforts not government.

Its a pity. But no matter what God bless Nigeria.

Dad and mum are helping you in financing the project. So lucky.
You need money to embark on farming. It is not easy for a graduate to involve in manual farming. How can a poor man involve in mechanized farming? It is not easy my brother. It is fact the government do tell the youth to plant cassava, do you know what it takes to do so? Let government provide land, loan and tractors; farm will be congested and government will send many youths away from farm.

@ Uyi Iredia

I most agree with you. But the issue is this we(youth) need to change our mind set. Yes, white collar job is everyone's dream but the truth is not everyone will be Dangote or Adenuga and that is why we have one Dangote. We need to understand that it does take a big step to learn how to walk. Little grows bigger, I started with 40k worth of sweats for months but today my back room fish pond produces nothing less than 1tonne of table size fish per harvest.

@Oluagness

Yes, I feel lucky. Not because they are funding my business but I have a space to start. I speak from my experience in fish farming, there are GP tanks, wooden ponds**, and many other forms of ponds. I didn't have job for years but I needed to find something doing. Really, lets not blame anyone for our woes. We need to search inwards, there is something inside there deposited for everyone.

Question mark.

Are you a farmer, if not then leave your job and lead the farming work first

Youth into farming??
my cousin & I tried it 3yrs back in schl. Then there was a little hike in d price cassava. So, we decided to cultivate 1 hecter of land. We used our pocket money to employ labour. To cut d story short,we couldn't even realise d money we spent on d project talkless of having gain. Why? The price of cassava went down the following year.
Hence, i'm always scared of goin into farming.

@denoni

because there is no internet in the farm 

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I'm a fresh graduate of agricultural economics and I've been seriously thinking about going into farming, most especially orange and plantain plantation. If I should successfully cultivate one hectare of each crop, I wouldn't need to hustle for the rest of my life.

there are so many reasons why youths dont go into farming

1. most youths like the pride and glory associated with white collar jobs.

2. fear of failure also makes youths run away from farming business.

3. most youths are over ambitious they venture into any business once they hear testimonies of some people who have made money from it without proper know;ledge of the business.

Our youth are lazy!!!!!!!!

Cos most of them wanna make fast money and farming needs time, investment and patience.

Also, to farm, there is need for some money, and banks in Nigeria wont give you nada

It's way too capital intensive.

Nope, Because the girls won't date nor marry farmers.

because they are superficial morons who only dream of riding around lagos, ph and abuja in big cars, calling themselves big boys and girls. there's a lot of money to be made in farming if you do your homework.

loadsk:

I think I represent the average nigerian youth @ 32. I am into Fish farming which operate at the back or my room, I know many more of my age group that are also into this.

I consider myself and those I am referring to above. Lucky because we are all blessed with parents that have properties and believe in us. Consider fish farming for example, you will need a space not to talk of a piece of land, good water supply(bore-hole), and capital. Now who do you consider are the youths and are they empowered either by their parents(education, funds, moral support etc) or government(Education, funds, conducive environment for business etc).

From my little experience in the fish farming business, I strongly believe that one single LGA can feed Lagosian fish for years with proper planning through the youth being employed.

But our Government have not focus and vision for youth development even the football we all know, its through individual efforts not government.

Its a pity. But no matter what God bless Nigeria.

My full respect for you. What else can a dad ask for in a child. Almighty God will bless all your effort and believe it! in million million folds. Keep working hard and dont loose focus. Hardwork pays but let all that you have achieved be in your mind not in your head. Remain blessed!

farmer, farmer, will you marry meeeeee
farmer, farmer, will you marry me
oo yes i will marry you tommorrow
but how can i marry such a beautiful girl
when i have no time for her
she run, run, run to the house, house, house
and start crying like kiddddddddd

we have a ganja farmer in nairaland
u can also call her a ganja planter

so much treasures lies in farming. you make guaranteed cash yearly. lets talk Heliculture (Snail Farming). Little do people know that very few are in this lucrative venture, and our youths go about searching for non-existing jobs! all you need to get started with Heliculture and succeed is compiled in an e-book. follow the link to see for yourself and take actions. www.snailfarmingng..com


To your success!

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