Honestly, agriculture has been something I’ve carried in my heart for a really long time. My interest in it started way back in secondary school. I can still clearly remember those moments when teachers would ask us what we wanted to study in the future. Most of my classmates would mention law, engineering, or medicine. But as soon as I said “agriculture,” the whole class would burst into laughter. Some would even call me “Juwon the farmer” just to make fun of me.
At that time, a lot of people thought farming was a dirty job, something only meant for people who had no better options. But for me, I never looked at it that way. I saw it as something bigger—something that could feed families, create jobs, and most importantly, make good money. Because whether people laugh or not, the truth is that everyone eats, and that food has to come from somewhere.
Fast forward to now, I recently had my I.T. (industrial training) on a farm with my classmates, and that experience really strengthened my belief in agriculture. The farm we worked at was owned by a man who specialized only in poultry, specifically layers for egg production. Basically, he raised layer birds until they started laying eggs and then sold the birds afterward.
The farm was massive, and what shocked me the most was how profitable it was. The owner told us that just from his egg sales, he was making millions of naira every single week. That really opened my eyes. It showed me that farming isn’t something to be ashamed of; it’s actually big business if you run it the right way.
After that experience, I made up my mind that poultry farming, especially egg production, is the path I want to follow. I can see a future in it, and I want to be part of the people proving that agriculture is not just “digging in the dirt,” but a real career with massive potential.
Of course, like any business, it comes with its challenges. One major issue I’ve noticed is trust. Many times, the workers who are left to manage farms are not reliable. Some steal eggs, some mismanage things, and at the end of the day, it affects the business badly.
That’s why I’ve been thinking of a solution. If I could build an app, it would be one that helps farmers track what their workers are doing on the farm. I’d call it Farm Theft Detector. The app would keep farmers connected with their workers in real time, making it difficult for anyone to steal or mismanage resources. That way, farmers can focus on growing their businesses without worrying about dishonesty.
For me, agriculture is more than just a course I’m studying—it’s something I believe in. With passion, technology, and the right mindset, I know the future of farming can be much brighter than people give it credit for.
Thanks for reading.