Zambian farmers and others involved in agricultural enterprises want to ensure their operations run efficiently and effectively. Financing institutions may require a professional, third-party assessment of a loan application. Landowners or conservation organisations could be looking for an evaluation of the viability or impact of an agricultural project. These scenarios all call for the services of an agricultural consultant.
Agricultural consultants on Infobwana are companies that provide professional technical, commercial and financial advice on the use and management of agricultural land as well as improved methods of agriculture.
Agricultural consultants in Zambia may focus on a particular aspect of farming such as farm management, crop rotation, soil conservation, livestock breeding and feeding, use of new machinery or marketing of produce. Whatever the specialisation, a necessary aim of an agricultural consultant is to balance the commercial viability of an agricultural project with sustainable development.
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Consultants are in a unique position to give objective economical advice to growers on a timely basis. Producer can expect to see improved yields and lower production costs as a result of following their professional recommendations.
Specialists may have substantial technical and practical experience, as well as strategic vision, in order to identify workable long-term solutions for agricultural projects, with a potential for increased opportunities and profits. With the increased complexities of modern day farming, calling in such an expert may pay dividends.
Consultancy clients may include:
Agricultural consultants' specialisations include: