Grow Something //The Importance Of Small Scale Agriculture

We are living in a world where food prices are high. In many parts of Nigeria, there exist food scarcity and as a result
of this, people do not have enough food to sustain themselves. This is why the importance of agriculture cannot be over emphasised.
Yet in the world we live today, many people believe that agriculture is something that only farmers do. Some too believe that you
need hectres of land, or high farming equipments like tractors to work or that you need specail knowledge. But the truth remains
that anyone can be part of agriculture, no matter how little space or experience they have. it can be a bucket of plant or vegetables in your
backyard. These small efforts can really be a life saver.

Small scale farming plays a vital role in our daily lives. When you can be able to grow your own food, even a little, you can
reduce your reliance on proccessed and canned products.This deos not only save you money but also ensures that you know the type of food that you are eating. Home grown foods and vegetables are fresher and more nuritious because doesnt go through any chemical proccessing just
from farm to the plate.

Aside from the food benefits, engaging in farming activities helps to reduce stress and can help to improve our health.
And also we derive great jot and satisfaction when we watch our crops grow and do well and we harvest them.

When people grow their own food no matter how small, the contribute in a healthier planet. The plants we see today plays in vital role in human
existence. Without plants humans cant survive. This is because the carbohydrates which are released by humans when they breathe out are used by plants
by plants and in turn the release oxygen which humans need for their survival.

Small scale farming also helps us to save money. Imagine harvesting vegetables in your backyard and even selling the excess
to your neighbours. Most people even use agriculture as a full time pusuit.

The tuth remains that you do not need to have many plots of land. Start with what you have. A few buckets, some soil, and seeds
perharps maiza or pepper is enough to begin. Crops like pepper, pumpkin, cucumber, ginger, are easily cultivated in pots or
buckets. even if you dont have an outdoor space you can also plant indoor no matter how small.
The most important thing is to start, grow something anything. The more people engage in small scale agriculture, the more stronger
the economy grows because people will be less reliant on imported products.

So whats stopping you from growing something today? it can be tomato, pepper or even cucumber.
Remember that small gardens or farms can be a life saver