“1) Farming is not
an option for lazy men, (it’s) a task for the strongest...”
Huh!? The very
first lesson from Prof Gowda points out that the farmer has to be industrious,
not lazy. And farming is for the strongest – I don’t know what he means by
that, but I am the son of a farmer in Pangasinan, Central Luzon, Philippines,
and I know farming is for the industrious, but not the strongest! There
are machines the farmer can use to help him farm, like: the rotavator can help
him prepare the field organically. (This is my intellectual invention; I have a
project proposal for it.)
“2) To be a
successful farmer you should learn the market trend, know what sells best and
where.”
Really, the
instructions from Prof Gowda means that, to be successful, farming is not
easy! You have to be a businessman. You have to study the market here and
there! You must be a good marketer of your produce yourself!
“3)
Farming needs Capital. Never start a project which you're not sure of its
completion plan.”
Guilty! A great
many of Filipino farmers do not think of “capital” and simply go to the seller
of farm inputs to borrow money at 20% interest within 100 days – that’s usury,
but most if not all Filipino farmer borrowers do not think of the burden
of that 20%, because they need cash – because they do not think of other ways!
“4) Seasons are
never the same; sometimes prices will [break your heart] while in other season(s)
you will see your Mercedes Benz pa(r)ked in your farm.”
Prof Gowda is
talking about a rich farmer! Most Filipino farmers are not that rich to be able
to buy a Mercedes Benz!
“5) Learn to be
unique, never be a product of copy and paste.”
Pass!
“6) Consistency is
the seal; let people know you at least for one product which never lack(s) in
your farm.”
Pass!
“7) When youre aspiring to inspire, make sure you
invest in yourself, learn the art; visit other farmers and learn from them.
Through this you will one day be the master.”
Pass!
“8) Always remember that customers will always buy the
cheapest in the market, but good quality products will set their own prices.”
So how do you
ensure “good quality products” Prof Gowda?
“9) Never [lose]
focus even if you don't see yourself when you had anticipated.”
Pass!
“10) Farming is
never a get-rich-quick scheme; (it’s) a process which needs patience,
determination and dedication.”
Yes Sir! Prof
Gowda’s “lessons for farmers” needs editing and simplifying and much review &
revising – this is The Editor In Chief speaking!@517
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