GET KNOWLEDGE FROM AGRICULTURE SHOWS

When we were young we used to push our parents to take us to agricultural shows probably to see animals and have some time riding on the merry go round.

Little did it click our minds that this was a place to enrich ourselves with knowledge on farming and other agriculture related fields.

A demonstration stand to show how local vegetable can be grown

Most farmers take agricultural shows for granted and assume that’s a place for youngsters to go and enjoy themselves.

Agricultural shows can help you as a farmer know what crop can do well in the region where you practice farming and the correct season to plant for better harvests.

A number of animal drugs on display in a ministry of Agriculture in stand

It is during these shows that you get equipped with knowledge on hybrid seeds to use and what type of fertilizer to use for the type of soil you are carrying out farming on.

Fisheries department demonstration stand in a past agriculture show

Some companies go an extra mile to put up stands to practically demonstrate how farming is done to facilitate maximum output.

An assorted number of seeds from a local seed company on display

Other than the gate price paid, as a farmer you can gain much knowledge on maize farming, animal rearing, fish and bee keeping among many other areas in agriculture.

A farmer shows off his cow that won a trophy in one of the Agriculture shows

Take the task of attending agriculture shows in your area to see how successful farmers like you are as well as learn how to improve on your farming.