A graduate from the Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUARNAR) Brian Henry Damson earns K7 million monthly through agribusiness.
Hailing from Mkhutche village in Traditional Authority Malemia, Nsanje and born in an underprivileged family, life was tough while pursuing his primary and secondary school education.
He added: “We used to go to the garden and make six to eight ridges before going to school covering 15 kilometres bare footed. Most times, we were going to school on an empty stomach and relied on roasted maize seasoned with salt.
“When I was selected to Nsanje Secondary School, there was nobody to pay for my boarding school fees. This development forced me to rent outside the school campus as my parents only managed to pay me tuition fee.”
The 30-year-old entrepreneur, who holds a Bachelor’s degree of Science in Agriculture extension, told ProjectM that he owns Maziko Farms, three residential plots in Nsanje, a motor vehicle and plots in Neno District where he wants to start livestock farming.
Despite his farming business, Damson is pursuing further education which he said will help him contribute to policy development for farmers to manage their farms properly.
Currently, he is pursuing a Master’s degree in Rural development and extension at Luanar.
The entrepreneur said he was motivated to venture into horticulture and maize production after being impressed with the success of his lecturers.
“To those interested in investing in farming, I am encouraging them to have a strong passion so that their dreams can positively change their lives because this keeps them motivated and helps them pass through difficult challenges,’’ he said.
The Lilongwe-based young man says he has always wanted to become an entrepreneur and create job opportunities by being a job provider rather than a job seeker.
He said his life has changed because the demand for agricultural products is increasing. Damson has urged the educated youths to venture into the productive sectors to create employment.
However, he said farming faces challenges such as financial complexities, saying fluctuating costs of essential materials such as seed, fertilizer and other inputs.
Brian can be reached on +265884 947 515
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