Unemployment is a serious problem affecting youth in the country. If you are a youth in Kiambu seeking employment, you should consider engaging in farming, as this a good source of income.
Below are some of the agribusiness ideas you can engage in to earn a living.
1. Cultivation
Kiambu is among the counties with the most fertile land in the country. Crops such as maize, beans and potatoes do well in this area. Farming these crops can be a good source of income, as they have a ready market locally.
2. Poultry farming
If you are not good at cultivating, poultry farming is another source of income that you can explore. When it comes to poultry farming, Kiambu is an ideal area to rear both layers and broilers. In that case, one can either concentrate in selling eggs, meat or both. This is advantageous as one has a choice to make on which type of rearing he/she is comfortable with.
3. Cattle farming
Although this might require a large amount of capital to start, rearing of animals such as cows and goats, is a business venture with high returns. This type of agricultural activity can work out well due to the good climate in the county. Therefore, if you decide to venture into cattle farming, be sure to earn some good money as there is always a ready market for milk and meat.
For those who wish to become serious farmers, it’s good to note that it is possible to venture in all the above types of agricultural activities and hit a jackpot when it comes to earning a source of living. This is advantageous since the earnings will be frequent as there’s always available market for the products.