Why People Need to Take Livestock Farming More Seriously

Gradually, more people in Ghana, especially the youth, are starting to find agriculture more attractive. However, I find it interesting that many of those I’ve met would have owned some chickens, goats, sheep and occasionally, some pigs, yet most of them (farmers) have made little to no effort to advance the business side of things.

Why Farmers Are Still Disrespected in Ghana

You see, a Ghanaian is refusing to rent out his house to his fellow countryman not because the individual can’t afford the rent but rather, because of the person’s profession. Sounds absurd, right? Even though, I don’t have all the answers as to why people disrespect farmers in Ghana, I can make a few informed assumptions that I believe may be the cause.