How I Started A Farm Driven By Technology, Innovations — Retired General
“Golden Finger Farms and Ranches Limited, founded by Major-General Ezra J. Jakko (retd), epitomizes agricultural innovation in Abuja. Collaborating with the IITA youth in agribusiness project and the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the farm integrates tradition with modern methods to engage younger generations. It features 65 advanced greenhouses for vegetables, a diverse array of livestock, including cattle, camels, and ostriches, plus a large poultry operation. Future plans include meat processing, an automated abattoir, and a fully automated poultry hatchery. General Jakko prioritizes modernization across production and processing, supported by a veterinary clinic, and plans for onsite feed production, despite security challenges. Source: Daily Trust
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Golden Finger Farms and Ranches Limited, founded by Major-General Ezra J. Jakko (retd), has emerged as a trailblazer in Abuja’s agricultural landscape, blending tradition with modern innovation. Inspired by his parents’ farming legacy, General Jakko recognized the imperative to modernize agricultural practices to engage and sustain the interest of younger generations.
The farm’s flagship feature is its 65 highly automated greenhouses, which showcase cutting-edge techniques in vegetable production. Beyond vegetables, Golden Finger Farms operates a fully integrated agricultural system encompassing diverse crops, cattle, and greenhouse horticulture. Livestock includes cattle, camels, ostriches, rabbits, and an extensive poultry farm housing over 50,000 birds. Future plans include expanding into meat processing, establishing an automated abattoir, and launching a fully automated poultry hatchery.
General Jakko envisions a comprehensive modernization strategy that spans production to processing. The farm has established a veterinary clinic to support local farmers and aims to produce its livestock feeds, addressing common challenges in feed sourcing. Despite security challenges, Golden Finger Farms has fostered effective community collaboration.
