Seeing how young farmers can be brought to limelight, Farmer Square which seeks to build a strong agribusiness network along the value-chain across Africa, had an online interview with young female farmer, Amaka Chukwudum, CEO Farm Mondiale, who took them through her journey to farming and obstacles she scaled through towards achieving her farming aim and was monitored by brandafriq.com.

As a woman in agriculture, how has the experience been with Farm Mondiale in a male dominated field?

Agriculture requires energy and it’s not been easy but it’s not impossible, however, the men in the industry has been helpful. I also found out I am naturally gifted with unique energy.

Studies show women in Agriculture suffer the disadvantage of lacking access to both fund & labour. How have you been able to manage well?

I have tried accessing loan from Bank of Agriculture and the experience was a painful one, however, my major funding came from long term saving, friends and family. I use my experience to gather resource.


Read full interview here: http://brandafriq.com/its-painful-accessing-loan-from-bank-of-agriculturemd-farm-mondiale/