Nigeria is a nation
with massive agricultural potentials. This has given the opportunity for
businesses like agricultural consultancy to thrive. People who have the capital
to invest mostly lack the basic knowledge and intellect required to make the
right choices and ways to invest. Agricultural consultants provide advice for
farmers on the use of land and various management purposes for farmers. Do you
have a degree in agricultural extension? Are you well trained in farm land
management practices? Do you have the technical skills it takes to run a
commercial farm land profitably? Agricultural consultancy is a business to
consider. Being well trained and being well experienced is a basic requirement
to start a business like this.
You do not need much
capital to invest into a business like this. Having a good and strategic
location is the way to go for a business like this. You need more of your
skills and the ability to network and connect with people who require your
services. A good consultant must have the following attributes.Must be comfortable working both indoors and outdoors
Must possess excellent
organization and communication skills
Must enjoy working and
liaising with other agricultural professionals
Must be able to work independently or as part
of a team
Must be able to oversee
multiple projects simultaneously.
Must be interested in
every aspect of agriculture.
Must be up to date and
stay informed on every new development relating to agriculture.
Being an agricultural
consultant can also give the opportunity to work far and wide, it is also a
good medium to have a well established career and make money alongside.