Hello everyone,
Welcome to my farming article once again. Last night we had a heavy rain pour and this evening I had to go visit my maize farm. There's always this special joy that comes with seeing the fruits of your labor. For me as a farmer , this joy is amplified when my crops begin to bear fruits, marking the culmination of months of hard work, dedication, and nurturing. Last month this same farmland was attacked by a pest and I tried all my best to fight it. For just this evening the sight of maize plants yielding their bounty is not just a proof to agricultural prowess but a celebration of resilience and promise.
Maize, often referred to as corn in this part of the world, holds a special place in agriculture globally and particularly in Nigeria, where it is one of the major food crops and a significant contributor to the country's economy. From the sprawling fields of rural farms to those who practice commercial farming to the small plots tended by subsistence farmers like me, maize cultivation is one of the greatest means we sustain here.
For me , the journey began months ago, with the careful selection of seeds, I had to choose the species of maize I wanted to plant, soaked in water for a day, meticulously did my land preparation, and the nurturing of seedlings against the elements. Through sun and rain, I tended to my crop, ensuring that each plant received the care it needed to thrive. And now, as the maize plants stand tall and proud, adorned with golden ears of corn, the fruits of their labor are finally realized.
The sight of seeing the maize plants bearing it's fruits to me is not just about a mere cause for celebration but also a moment of reflection. It is a reminder of the labor I went through especially when the maize was attacked by pests, it shows my connection with nature, of the delicate balance that sustains life on this planet. It is a simple proof of resilience to me who have worked tirelessly to see this come through.Looking forward to when it's finally ripe for harvest.