Access to finance remains one of the strongest drivers of agricultural productivity. When farmers have affordable funding, they can purchase inputs, improve operations, expand production, and earn better returns. Investment creates opportunity.

For young people, visible productivity can change how agriculture is perceived. When they witness farmers achieving meaningful results, agriculture becomes an attractive business rather than an occupation associated with hardship. Results inspire participation.

Finance can help youths acquire improved seedlings, quality livestock, machinery, irrigation systems, technology, and other productive assets. These investments reduce limitations, increase efficiency, and create opportunities for sustainable agricultural enterprises. Support fuels growth.

However, access to finance must come with financial discipline, proper planning, training, and effective management. Funding should strengthen productive activities rather than encourage unnecessary spending that creates avoidable financial burdens. Responsible management protects progress.

If we genuinely want more young people to embrace agriculture, we must make productivity possible and profitable. Greater financial access can stimulate innovation, employment, food production, and stronger rural economies. Investment builds confidence.

Have a productive and successful week ahead.

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