The COVID-19 pandemic has affected various sectors of the economy including the agricultural sector. With the implementations of lock-downs and various restrictions, there are disruptions in many agricultural activities.
As much as we take all precautionary measures to keep ourselves safe from Covid-19, let us keep our farming ambitions safe.
Covid-19 Prevention
Wash your hands with soap and water before touching anything including your eyes, nose and mouth
Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze
Disinfect the objects and surfaces you touch.
If you are sick, stay home and avoid crowds and contact with others.
We make these suggestions to you, as a farmer during COVID-19 lockdowns, so you can make the best out the difficult times to push your farming ambition.
Plan your farms
Take this opportunity to plan your farms. There are a number of factors to consider when you want to start a farm. This will be a good time to outline your resources and think through the plans your farm.
Put your agribusiness online
For those who are seeking to take their agribusiness to new heights, I.T. is a great tool you can use. Place your business on online platforms like Facebook and Twitter and get the attention and reach out to more customers. This online stuff can be done whiles the Covid-19 lockdowns and restrictions are in place.
Start from your backyard
Backyard farming is a good place for practice. You can start testing and developing your skill for growing a crop and raising an animal from your backyard during Covid-19 lockdowns. Choose crops or livestock that may be suitable for your backyard.
Read on Agriculture
This will be good to enhance your knowledge of agriculture. Whiles, you stay at home or have an allowance of time, take to reading a lot on what you want to farm. There is a huge resource base at Nobowa with free access which can really help.
