Online and physical animal husbandry classes are useful introductions, but they rarely provide enough practical experience to build a successful production farm. Practical exposure matters.

If you want lasting success, understudy a reputable farm for several months, learn directly from experienced farmers, and secure a mentor for guidance. Experience matters.

I recently employed a man whose progress within one month amazed me. Practical training transformed his animal handling, communication, and record keeping skills. Training works.

We often seek free knowledge, yet paying for quality training encourages commitment and appreciation. Farmers need both theory and practical experience to succeed. Invest wisely.

Since establishing Abak Farms commercially in 2018, I worked continuously until 2024, building resilience through demanding seasons. Those years strengthened my capacity tremendously. Hardship builds.

After relocating to the United Kingdom, I remained prepared for challenges and kept working. Be hardworking, stay teachable, and embrace practical learning; strength follows. Persevere.

Best regards,

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