Before venturing into farming in Nigeria, there are something intending farmers need to know. Intending farmers have to be prepared because starting a farm requires so much more than the knowledge of how to grow crops. Below are the tips on how to start a farm in Nigeria.
Research: It is advisable for intending farmers to try and learn as much as possible about the practical aspect of farming. There are a lot of  useful materials, ebooks, trainings, practical sessions and forums that can help you to know one or two things about farming and what it is all about. If you know any successful farmer, you can also approach him and ask him for advice and guidance. This can really go a long way to get you prepared.
Planning: An intending farmer needs to have a solid business plan at hand. Identify what you are good at and what you are not. Survey the land that you own or you want to buy and find out what kind of farming works well there. Take the farm soil to a credible soil test facility for testing to find out which crop is best suited for your land. Some intending farmers in Nigeria tend to ignore soil testing and go straight to planting only to fail later and complain how farming is hard.
Capital: Yes capital is essential in starting a business anywhere around the world. But it is always good to start small if you don‘t have enough fund for farming. Try to avoid debts because it may pull you down. Getting a loan is bad idea but sometimes, it is not encouraging to start your farming with loan. It is advisable to apply for grants from agric institutions or schemes if there is any in your state or borrow money from a family member or friend to kick start your farm. Then you can expand it after you have gain expertise and experience with loan.
Equipment: This is very vital in modern farming. Before you start the actual farming, you should be prepared with all the necessary things you need. If  you want to get into crop farming, you need to get all the requirements, including seeds, fertilizer, herbicides, pesticides, tractors among others.

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